# University of the West

> University of the West's acceptance rate is 100% (CollegesRef 2026–27 edition). It is a private nonprofit university in Rosemead, CA, with 32 students. The six-year graduation rate is 42.9%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $47,273.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/university-of-the-west-3066
- Location: Rosemead, CA, United States
- Setting: Large suburb
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Classification: Liberal arts college
- Official website: https://www.uwest.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 449870
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Admissions

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Acceptance rate | 100% |

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $19,005 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $19,005 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 27.9% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 42.9% |
| First-year retention rate | 50% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $47,273 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 32 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the University of the West acceptance rate for 2026?

University of the West admitted 100% of applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

### How much is University of the West tuition?

Tuition at University of the West is $19,005 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What is the graduation rate at University of the West?

42.9% of first-time, full-time students at University of the West graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to University of the West?

The closest matches are American Jewish University, Life Pacific University, and Woodbury University, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/university-of-the-west-3066. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.