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Also called WCU, West Coast University is a private university that offers degree programmes related to healthcare. The university was founded in 1979 as the American Career College by David Pyle under the name of American College of Optics. Initially, the institute focused only on optical dispensing. In the year 1997, the founder acquired West Coast University and introduced a programme for the training of registered nurses. The university is now officially certified with WASC College and University Commission. West Coast University has five locations. These include the Los Angeles campus, the Orange County campus, the Ontario campus, the Dallas campus and the Miami campus.

The university's centre of graduate studies is in the heart of Los Angeles with a great surrounding. Every campus of the university is equipped with modern classrooms, science labs, computer labs, skills labs, and advanced Simulation Centers. The Simulation Centers for Nursing are appointed with high-tech facilities. Its community Dental Hygiene Clinic in Orange County offers free care to the patients which are provided by the students only. The university is home to faculty members who come from different healthcare schools and medical backgrounds. These staff members include nurse practitioners, dental hygienists, dentists, and healthcare professionals. Apart from this, the university offers programmes related to health care and nursing that combine advanced learning techniques and technology. In addition to this, the university offers online nursing and healthcare programs, which are specially designed by working professionals to help boost their skills.

The university offers a number of services to students besides academic facilities. It maintains services to help students with personal needs, such as transportation, childcare, and other areas, which are not directly related to their academics. The university offers facilities for students with disabilities including complete access to academic programmes and services. West Coast University maintains a great alumni base with people working with known and reputable organisations and helping the society. Since its beginning, the institution has granted graduation degrees to more than 20,000 students who have subsequently spread across the globe. Andy Paniagua, Christopher Ford, Derrick Clark, Arten Bagumyan and Julie Weiner are some of the known alumni of the university

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West Coast University
Highlights 2024

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Year of establishment
1979
University website
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Scholarships granted
705
Scholarship amount granted
INR 5 million
Accepted exams
Total faculty
44
Faculty/Student ratio
12
Total criminal offences
1
Quick university statsInsights on student demographics, enrolment, and academic success
UG Race

Others

31%

Black

28%

Hispanic

26%

Asian

12%

UG Student residence

In state

60%

Out of state

40%

UG Age distribution

25 and over

71%

24 and under

28%

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Overall Graduation Rate

0.67
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UG Enrollment

975
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PG Enrollment

493

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West Coast University
Courses and Fees 2024

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
BDS(1 course)
INR 14 L
Duration32 months
Exam AcceptedTOEFL
MSN(1 course)
INR 16 L
Duration14-23 months
Exam AcceptedTOEFL
BSN(1 course)
INR 14 L
Duration39 months
Exam AcceptedSAT: 1000 & Above
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University CityDallas, Texas, USA

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8435 N. Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, TX 75247
214-453-4533

Dallas ( Texas)

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