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WCU

West Coast University-Los Angeles

North Hollywood, California Private for-profit 4-year

Overview

West Coast University-Los Angeles is a private for-profit four-year institution based in North Hollywood, California. About 3,622 students enrolled over the 2024-25 year. It is part of West Coast University Inc..

West Coast University-Los Angeles offers bachelor's degrees across 1 program, the largest being Registered Nursing. It awarded 1,027 degrees and certificates in 2024-25.

Mission

At West Coast University, we embrace a student-centric learning partnership that leads to professional success. We deliver transformational education within a culture of integrity and personal accountability. We design market-responsive programs through collaboration between faculty and industry professionals. We continuously pursue more effective and innovative ways through which students develop the competencies and confidence required in a complex and changing world.

Mission statement as reported by West Coast University-Los Angeles

Key figures

3,622
Students enrolled
1,027
Degrees and certificates awarded, 2024-25
1
Programs and majors

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Delivery modes

CampusHybrid

Program levels

Bachelor

Programs and majors offered 1

Graduate counts are degrees and certificates awarded in each program between July 2024 and June 2025. Largest fields are listed first.

Health Professions 1

Degrees and certificates awarded

Awards conferred between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025.

Bachelor's degrees
1,027

Enrollment

Students over the full 2024-25 year
3,622
Full-time, 2024-25
76%
Size category
1,000 to 4,999 students

Student body

Share of all students enrolled during 2024-25. Small groups can round to zero and are not listed.

Women
78%
Men
22%
White
36%
Hispanic or Latino
36%
Black or African American
3%
Asian
19%
Two or more races
5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
1%
Race or ethnicity unknown
1%

Online and flexible learning

Distance education in 2024-25.

Students studying fully online
0%
Students taking some online courses
92%

Campus and services

Academic calendar
Semester
Part of
West Coast University Inc.
Co-President, Academics
John Smith-Coppes
Services and opportunities
Academic and career counseling, Student employment services, Job placement for graduates, Accepts AP credit, Credit for life experience
For veterans and service members
Yellow Ribbon Program, Credit for military training, Dedicated veterans contact

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