Graduate Programs at University of the West

Graduate School Overview

University of the West (referred to as UWest) is a Private, 4 years school located in Rosemead, CA. It is classified as a Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.

The school is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (2/17/2006 - Current).

UWest Directory Information
School Name	University of the West (UWest)
Address	1409 Walnut Grove Ave, Rosemead, CA 91770
Phone	626-571-8811
Web	https://www.uwest.edu
Online Application	https://applyuwest.org
Financial Info	https://www.uwest.edu/financial-aid

The 2022 graduate school tuition & fees at University of the West is $12,848 in average. The school has 124 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 238 including undergraduate students.

It offers total 17 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice).

Graduate School 2022 Key Facts
School Type	Private, 4 years
Tuition & Fees	$12,848
Student Population	124
Offered Degrees/Programs	Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs	17 graduate programs
Student to Faculty Ratio	5 to 1

The graduate tuition & fees at University of the West is $12,848 in average for the academic year 2021-2022. The tuition per credit hour is $642.

University of the West offers the alternative tuition plansprepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan, including prepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan.

On its campus, remedial services, academic/career services, employment services for students are provided for their students.

Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)	Not Offered
Special learning Opportunities	Study abroad Weekend/evening college
On-Campus Student Services	Remedial services Academic/career services Employment services for students

2022 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2021-2022, the graduate school tuition & fees of University of the West is $12,848. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 0.38% compared to previous academic year.

Data source: 2021-2022 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)

2021-2022 Graduate Tuition & fees
	Tuition	Fees
2017-2018	$9,972	$900
2018-2019	$10,679	$950
2019-2020	$10,998	$1,028
2020-2021	$11,772	$1,028
2021-2022	$11,772	$1,076

The graduate school tuition & fees of UWest is inexpensive compared to private graduate schools in California. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,204 and the California graduate tuition is $21,757 (public) / $23,632 (private).

The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.

Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
	Residents	Out-of-State
University of the West	$12,848
All Graduate Schools	$15,958	$19,204
Public	$11,320	$20,434
Private	$19,234
California Graduate Schools	$19,741	$22,122
Public	$11,486	$21,757
Private	$23,632

For academic year 2021-2022, the living costs are $13,869 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at University of the West. On-campus living costs are decreased by -2.51% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $22,014. Off-campus living costs are decreased by -3.03% compared to previous academic year.

2021-2022 Living Expenses
	Living On-Campus		Living Off-Campus
	Room & Board	Other Expense	Room & Board	Other Expense
2017-2018	$7,514	$3,642	$13,294	$4,556
2018-2019	$7,764	$3,640	$13,780	$4,650
2019-2020	$7,996	$4,118	$15,084	$5,674
2020-2021	$8,396	$4,414	$16,580	$6,122
2021-2022	$9,108	$3,380	$17,253	$4,761

For academic year 2021-2022, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $642 at University of the West. The graduate tuition per credit hour are stayed same compared to previous academic year.

2021-2022 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
	Tuition
2017-2018	$554
2018-2019	$593
2019-2020	$611
2020-2021	$642
2021-2022	$642

Graduate Programs at UWest

University of the West offers 11 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 32 students have completed their study at University of the West.

Offered Degrees at University of the West
Award Level	Total Number of Programs	Number of Completers
Master's Degree	7	24
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship	1	2
Doctor's degree - other	1	0
Post Bachelor's Degree	1	0
Post Master's Degree	1	6
Total	11	32

The next table shows the popular graduate programs at University of the West by award level.

The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Business Administration and Management program with 6 completers.
The most popular Master's program is the Chaplain/Chaplaincy Studies program with 10 completers.
The most popular Doctorate program is the Religion/Religious Studies program with 3 completers.

Popular Post-graduate Certificate Programs at University of the West
Program	Available Online	Number of Completers	Average Earning after graduation
Business Administration and Management	✕	6	-
Business Administration and Management	✕	4	-
Business Administration and Management	✕	0	-
Business Administration and Management	✕	0	-

Popular Master's Programs at University of the West
Program	Available Online	Number of Completers	Average Earning after graduation
Chaplain/Chaplaincy Studies	✕	10	-
Information Science/Studies	✕	5	-
Financial Mathematics	✕	5	-
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling	✕	5	-
Religion/Religious Studies (other)	✕	4	-

Popular Doctorate Programs at University of the West
Program	Available Online	Number of Completers	Average Earning after graduation
Religion/Religious Studies	✕	3	-
Religion/Religious Studies (other)	✕	2	-
Theological and Ministerial Studies (other)	✕	0	-
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (other)	✕	0	-

University of the West offers 11 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Last year total 32 students have completed their graduate studies.

24 students have earned/completed Master's program.
6 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.

Master's Programs and Number of Completers
Program	Available Online	Number of Completers	Average Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+]	✕	2 completers	-
Information Science/Studies	✕	2	-
Mathematics and Statistics [+]	✕	3 completers	-
Financial Mathematics	✕	3	-
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+]	✕	4 completers	-
Religion/Religious Studies (other)	✕	4	-
Theology and Religious Vocations [+]	✕	10 completers	-
Chaplain/Chaplaincy Studies	✕	10	-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+]	✕	1 completers	-
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling	✕	1	-
Business [+]	✕	4 completers	-
Business Administration and Management	✕	4	-
Business Statistics	✕	0	-
	Total	24

Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
Program	Available Online	Number of Completers	Average Earning after graduation
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+]	✕	2 completers	-
Religion/Religious Studies (other)	✕	2	-
	Total	2

Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
Program	Available Online	Number of Completers	Average Earning after graduation
Theology and Religious Vocations [+]	✕	0 completers	-
Theological and Ministerial Studies (other)	✕	0	-
	Total	0

Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
Program	Available Online	Number of Completers	Average Earning after graduation
Business [+]	✕	0 completers	-
Business Administration and Management	✕	0	-
	Total	0

Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
Program	Available Online	Number of Completers	Average Earning after graduation
Business [+]	✕	6 completers	-
Business Administration and Management	✕	6	-
	Total	6

Graduate Student Population at UWest

For academic year 2021-2022, total 124 students enrolled into University of the West graduate schools where it has total 238 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 91 full-time and 33 part-time graduate students. By gender, 54 male and 70 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.

Graduate School Student Population By Gender
	Total	Male	Female
Total	124	54	70
Full-time	91	35	56
Part-tme	33	19	14

The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.

There are 16 White (12.90%), 4 Black/African American (3.23%), 5 Hispanic (4.03%), 34 Asian (27.42%), and 65 students with other races. 58 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.

Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
	Total	Male	Female
Total	124	54	70
American Indian/Native American	1	1	0
Asian	34	17	17
Black/African American	4	1	3
Hispanic	5	1	4
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	0	0	0
White	16	7	9
Two More	2	1	1
Un-Known	4	2	2
Non-resident Alien	58	24	34

University of the West offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 124 graduate students (100.00% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively . The next table summarizes the online student population.