University Of The West

Location and Contact Information

1409 N Walnut Grove Ave
Rosemead, CA 91770
USA
Main Tel: 6270000000000
Web Site

The campus is in a large suburb.

Overview

School profile and reference information, including highlights, admissions, student body, degrees, and contact info.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

  • Many students concentrating in business and management.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.
  • Many mature (40+ year old) students.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • Good faculty-to-student ratio.
  • High male/female ratio.
  • Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
  • High percentage of students are from out-of-state.

School characteristics:

  • The school is private, not-for-profit.
  • Academic calender: Semester.

Features of note:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
  • The school offers a faculty tenure system.
  • There are one or more libraries on-campus.
  • Campus housing is available.
  • Students have meal (board) plans.
  • Part-time classes are available.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 8,016
Room and board$ 6,290
Books and supplies$ 1,314
Other$ 4,374

Financial Aid

University Of The West participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Grants% of
Students		Average
Amount
Any Grant  
Institutional Grant  
Federal Grant  
Pell Grant  
Other Federal Grant  
State or Local Grant  

Loans% of
Students		Average
Amount
Student Loan  
Federal Loan  
Other Loan  

(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)

Similar Schools

Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to University Of The West:

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 SchoolLocationEnrollment
1Wesleyan CollegeMacon, GA739
2Alaska Pacific UniversityAnchorage, AK803
3Claremont Graduate UniversityClaremont, CA2,215
4University of Saint MaryLeavenworth, KS955
5Roberts Wesleyan CollegeRochester, NY1,902
6College of Saint MaryOmaha, NE953
7Notre Dame de Namur UniversityBelmont, CA1,478
8Mount Mercy CollegeCedar Rapids, IA1,555
9University of DallasIrving, TX2,977
10Coker CollegeHartsville, SC1,099

Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

DegreeTotal
Earned		Different
Programs
Master344
1-2 year certificate112
Bachelor108
Doctorate21
Post-master's certificate11

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; working toward tenure  3
Without tenure; tenure not available  8

Students

Student enrollment was 232 in 2009-2010 (147 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 36% of enrolled students and graduate students are 64%.

Students under 25 years old represent 19% of the student body. About 24% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

University Of The West provides on-campus housing for 274 of its 147 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 15 meals weekly.

Graduate School Focus

University Of The West offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Other Than Research or Professional Practice).

Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (31 awarded)

  • Business Administration and Management

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (1 awarded)

  • Education

LIBERAL ARTS (11 awarded)

  • Chinese Language and Literature
  • English Language and Literature
  • History

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (15 awarded)

  • Philosophy
  • Religion/Religious Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (0 awarded)

  • Psychology