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Westwood College-River Oaks
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Information Summary
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
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| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$14,260 |
| Admission
Success rate |
61% |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
59 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
54% / 16% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
741 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Calumet City, IL 60409
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 39,065 (39,065 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 15,151 (2.58 people per house) |
| Families | 10,004 (3.2 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 21,034 |
| Pop. — Asian | 287 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 36 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 261 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 15,763 |
| Pop. — Other | 2,585 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Private For-profit 4-year Primarily Associate's
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Medium full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Small two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Bachelor's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Quarter |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| 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-River Oaks?
Ranks 2198th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $12,995 | $12,995 | $12,995 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $180 | $180 | $180 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $450 | $450 | $450 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $14,260 | $14,260 | $14,260 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $26,828 | $26,828 | $26,828 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $18,049 | $18,049 | $18,049 |
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  $13,000 |
$11,745  $13,000 |
$11,745  $13,000 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,140  $1,260 |
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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  $6,913 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $5,235  $5,655 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,507  $3,789 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 245 (147 male / 98 female) |
| Admitted | 150 (90 male / 60 female) |
| Admission rate | 61% |
| First-time Enrollment | 150 (90 male / 60 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 142 (85 male / 57 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 8 (5 male / 3 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 741 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Westwood College-River Oaks 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-River Oaks 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-River Oaks Ranks 954th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,877 | 181 |  44% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $4,471 | 3 |  1% |
| Student Loan Aid | $6,210 | 199 |  48% |
| Any financial aid type | 216 |  52% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Westwood College-River Oaks?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 168 | 321 | 489 |
Hispanic | 39 | 47 | 86 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 2 | 4 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | 2 | 2 |
White Non-Hispanic | 45 | 34 | 79 |
Race Unknown | 43 | 38 | 81 |
| Total | 297 | 444 | 741 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Westwood College-River Oaks?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 21 | 10 | 31 |
Hispanic | 6 | 2 | 8 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | N/A | N/A |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 7 | 2 | 9 |
Race Unknown | N/A | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 34 | 15 | 49 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Westwood College-River Oaks.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 96 | 99 | |
| 1 | 62 | 63 | |
| 9 | 14 | 23 | |
| 6 | 6 | 12 | |
| 1 | 8 | 9 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Westwood College-River Oaks Ranks 3444th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $35,462 ($37,394 male / $32,564 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 10 (6 male / 4 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | N/A |
| FT Faculty Ratio | N/A |
| Total Benefits | $75,805 |
Westwood College-River Oaks Academics
Specific academic support services were not reported, although many helpful ones do exist. Westwood College of Technology: River Oaks is unique in its study options. And yet, specific special study options were not reported. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Again, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, the school’s counseling services can help.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Westwood College of Technology: River Oaks.
- Computer Science:
- Computer Graphics, Computer Programming – General
Westwood College-River Oaks Admissions
This school did not report their application fee. Transfer students are not ignored, nevertheless did not report the exact number of transfer students.
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. 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. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Again,
Westwood College-River Oaks Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school.
Westwood College-River Oaks Students
The school’s size is approximately seven hundred and fifty degree-seeking undergrads. Moreover, it is part of an Suburban setting. Westwood College of Technology: River Oaks offers Associate and Bachelor’s degrees.
This school features the Suburban setting.
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