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The campus of University Of The West is in Rosemead, CA, which is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at University Of The West include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. University Of The West is known for its programs in liberal arts.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.
University Of The West maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
In 2007-2008, the school had 79 students enrolled (282 full-time equivalent). University Of The West has a large minority student population.
The school has a residential or campus feel. University Of The West offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of The West
1409 N Walnut Grove Ave
Rosemead, CA 91770
http://www.uwest.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 86 | English, Chinese language, history |
| Business and Management | 23 | business management |
| Religion and Philosophy | 10 | religious studies, general philosophy |
| Education and Teaching | 2 | education |
| Therapy and Counseling | 0 | psychology |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of The West in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 86 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 27 | 4 |
| Post-master's certificate | 3 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 3 | 8 |
| Doctor's degree | 1 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, University Of The West had a total enrollment of 79 students (282 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 34% |
| Graduate | 66% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 9% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 17% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 70% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 28% |
| 25-29 | 28% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100 % |
University Of The West offers campus housing for 274 of its 282 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Rosemead, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 15 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,560 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,560 |
| Room and board | $ 5,702 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,314 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,187 |
Financial Aid:
University Of The West participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3696300)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 4 | $43,250 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 9 | $46,680 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Chinese Language and Literature
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy, Other
Religion/Religious Studies, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of The West Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Grants credits for AP courses Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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