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Westwood College-Los Angeles
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Information Summary
Ranks 3160th overall and 286th in California
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
28.7 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$13,979 |
| Admission
Success rate |
33% |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
49 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
47% / 55% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
1,015 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Los Angeles, CA 90010
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,943 (1,943 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 960 (2.02 people per house) |
| Families | 404 (3.0 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 187 |
| Pop. — Asian | 746 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 4 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 32 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 825 |
| Pop. — Other | 215 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
| Undergraduate | Associates Dominant |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, inclusive |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate four-year |
| Size & Setting | Very small four-year, primarily nonresidential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Master's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Quarter |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning |  |
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| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Westwood College-Los Angeles?
Ranks 2244th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $12,753 | $12,753 | $12,753 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $484 | $484 | $484 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $15,312 | $15,312 | $15,312 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $175 | $175 | $175 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $566 | $566 | $566 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $13,979 | $13,979 | $13,979 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $26,212 | $26,212 | $26,212 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $17,636 | $17,636 | $17,636 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $11,745  $12,853 |
$11,745  $12,853 |
$11,745  $12,853 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,124  $1,126 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $6,397  $6,606 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $5,235  $5,627 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,507  $3,657 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $25 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 363 (206 male / 157 female) |
| Admitted | 119 (67 male / 52 female) |
| Admission rate | 33% |
| First-time Enrollment | 119 (67 male / 52 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 111 (63 male / 48 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 8 (4 male / 4 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 1,015 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Westwood College-Los Angeles use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A /  |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | |
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Westwood College-Los Angeles accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Westwood College-Los Angeles Ranks 407th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,058 | 193 |  75% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $5,471 | 39 |  15% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,222 | 9 |  3% |
| Student Loan Aid | $7,474 | 225 |  87% |
| Any financial aid type | 252 |  97% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Westwood College-Los Angeles?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 48 | 51 | 99 |
Hispanic | 361 | 309 | 670 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 46 | 16 | 62 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 4 | 1 | 5 |
White Non-Hispanic | 51 | 22 | 73 |
Race Unknown | 65 | 37 | 102 |
| Total | 578 | 437 | 1,015 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Westwood College-Los Angeles?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 8 | 10 | 18 |
Hispanic | 80 | 34 | 114 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 25 | 11 | 36 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 25 | 4 | 29 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 138 | 59 | 197 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Westwood College-Los Angeles.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 52 | 82 | |
| 21 | 4 | 25 | |
| 11 | 7 | 18 | |
| 11 | 4 | 15 | |
| 13 | N/A | 13 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | 2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 15 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 | 6 | 7 | |||||
| Computer Engineering, General | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||||
| Computer Graphics | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Computer Programming/Programmer, General | ||||||||
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | |||
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 5 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 25 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 13 | |||
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 11 | 65 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 82 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 2 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 18 | ||
| E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||||
| Fashion Merchandising | ||||||||
| Fashion/Apparel Design | ||||||||
| Graphic Design | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||||
| Interior Design | ||||||||
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | ||||
| Total | 1 | 22 | 115 | 20 | 15 | 11 | 184 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Westwood College-Los Angeles Ranks 3226th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $38,111 ($39,568 male / $35,925 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 15 (9 male / 6 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 49 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.3 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $100,686 |
Westwood College-Los Angeles Academics
Specific academic support services were not reported, although many helpful ones do exist. Additionally, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, the school’s counseling services can help. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Westwood College: Los Angeles is unique in its study options. Though, specific special study options were not reported.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Westwood College: Los Angeles.
- Computer Science:
- Computer Graphics, Computer Programming – General
Westwood College-Los Angeles Admissions
Transfer students are not ignored, though this may be did not report the exact number of transfer students. This school did not report their application fee.
SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. In addition, It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. The regular application due date was not reported. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place.
Westwood College-Los Angeles Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid forms are FAFSA.
Westwood College-Los Angeles Students
Westwood College: Los Angeles offers Associate degrees. The school’s size is approximately eight hundred and fifty-one degree-seeking undergrads. Furthermore, it is part of an Urban setting and Very large city (over 500,000).
This school features the Urban setting and Very large city (over 500,000).
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