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West Coast University-Orange County Tuition & Cost

Anaheim, California

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How much does it cost to attend?

Sticker Price

$42,210
Costs for West Coast University Orange County
Fee Cost
Tuition$21,646
Other Fees$1,243
Books and Supplies$2,284
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $9,027
Other Expenses Budget$8,010

Annual Tuition & Costs

The annual tuition to attend West Coast University Orange County is $21,646. The cost is the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Room and board fees are an additional $9,027. For educational materials, students should allocate approximately $2,284 for books and supplies plus $1,243 for other fees charged by the school. Finally, students should budget $8,010 for miscellaneous expenses throughout the year. With all these fees considered, the expected total cost to attend West Coast University Orange County on a full-time basis is $42,210 per annum.

Housing Costs

West Coast University Orange County doesn't offer on campus housing. If you're not living with family you will need to budget for food and housing in the Anaheim area just like you would for a college with dorms. The estimated rent and meal expense per academic year for off campus housing is $9,027.

Books and Supplies

The estimated annual cost for books and educational supplies is $2,284.

Other Living Expenses

Off-campus students should budget for $8,010 in other miscellaneous living expenses.

All price data is sourced from the 2022/2023 U.S. Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics survey.
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Net Price

The average reported annual net price for West Coast University Orange County for students receiving grants or scholarship aid was $27,933* in 2019/2020. Net price includes tuition and required fees, books and supplies, and average cost for room and board and other expenses.

Average Net Price 2019/2020

$27,933

Below is the average net price by student family income.

Net Price by Income West Coast University Orange County
Family Income Net Price Paid
$0 to $30,000$32,049
$30,001 to $48,000$21,501
$48,001 to $75,000$29,561
$75,001 to $110,000$36,552
$110,000+n/a

The net price provides a more realistic estimate of the true cost of attending West Coast University Orange County, once common grants and scholarships have been taken into account. It's important to note that your net price will fluctuate based on factors such as family income, assets and individual financial need. Net price is the out-of-pocket total cost that students end up paying or financing though student loans.

*Reported Average Annual Net Price for students receiving grant or scholarship aid reported to the U.S. Department of Education's Academic Year 2019/2020 IPEDS Survey. Financial aid is only available to those who qualify. Consult this school's net price calculator for further understanding of your potential net price.

Note that for colleges with no reported on-campus room and board, the average net price has been increased to account for living expenses. This number may not only reflect the net price paid to the school for tuition.

Financial Aid

67% of full-time undergrad West Coast University Orange County received financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, fellowships from the institution or from Federal, State or local government agencies. This aid averaged $7,762 per student during the 2019/2020 school year. Grant and scholarship aid does not need to be paid back.

Pell Grants

67 percent of students received aid in the form of Pell Grants from the U.S. Federal Government. The average Pell Grant awarded for 2019/2020 was $4,419. To apply for a Pell Grant to attend West Coast University Orange County, the first step is to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Student Loans

83% of students received Federal Student Loans averaging $7,353.

Finanical Aid West Coast University Orange County
Type Avg./Student Students Receiving
Total Grant and Scholarship Aid $7,762 67%
Institutional Grants and Scholarships $2,208 33%
Pell Grants $4,419 67%
Other Federal Grants $225 67%
State and Local Grants $8,056 17%
Federal Student Loans $7,353 83%
Other Student Loans $0 0%

Financial Aid Mix - $42,210 Total Cost

CollegeSimply has modeled example payment coverage for the annual tuition and living expenses of $42,210. Breakdown is based on average grant aid and federal loan aid which will vary based on your family income.

23%
22%
56%

Grants and Scholarships

23% - $7,762

Money granted to you by the U.S. Department of Education, West Coast University Orange County or other organizations. These are not loans and do not need to be repaid.

Federal Student Loans

22% - $7,353

Low interest student loans funded by the U.S. Department of Education. This amount will need to be repaid.

Out of Pocket Cost

56% -  $19,085

Covered by family savings, work or private student loans which you will have to repay.

Student Loans

To gauge a more realistic picture of what it really could cost you out of pocket to go to West Coast University Orange County, we've modeled a ten year student loan with an original principal value of $111,732. The loan balance of $111,732 is a four year multiple of the $27,933 average net price. This is a estimate of what you could owe upon graduation if you were to qualify for average financial aid and what a degree really may cost. Should you not qualify for financial aid, you may owe significantly more when you graduate. Based on these assumptions, a monthly repayment of $1,270 could be required to pay off your student loan. The total of all payments including interest would sum $152,448.05.

Please note that financial aid is not guaranteed and is only available for qualifying students. Federal Student Loans are not grants and must be repaid with interest. The current Stafford loan interest rate is 6.53%.

Example Loan $111,732
Stafford Loan Interest Rate 6.53%
Time to Pay Off Student Loan 10 years
Example Monthly Payment $1,270.40
Total Interest Paid $40,716.05
Sum of All Loan Payments $152,448.05

Student Loan Affordability

In order to afford student loan payments and still meet all your other costs of living, it is recommended not to borrow more than you can pay back using 10% of your monthly income earned after graduation. If you're considering attending West Coast University Orange County, should consider if it will be realistic to make the post graduation loan payments based on your expected salary.

Using the 10% of salary threshold, an annual income of $152,448.05 would be needed to afford a $1,270.40 monthly payment in the example $111,732.00 loan modeled above. This assumes a repayment over 10 years. You can change the terms of this example loan using the student loan calculator below. View statistics about West Coast University Orange County student loan debt and graduate salaries under student outcomes.

Projected 4 Year Degree Price

4 Year Sticker Price

$168,840
Year All Residents
1 $42,210
2 $45,165
3 $48,326
4 $51,709

Based on published tuition prices, we estimate the current cost of a 4 year bachelor's degree and living expenses at West Coast University Orange County to be $168,840 - assuming graduation in normal time. The estimation assumes a 7% annual increase over the next 4 years which is the national trend.

Credit Hour Cost and Price per Class

Credit Hour and Class Costs at West Coast University Orange County
Price Per Credit 3 Credit Class 4 Credit Class
All Residents $679 $2,037 $2,716

Estimated cost for a class at West Coast University Orange County based on published credit hour prices. Note that not all schools allow single class enrollment. These prices should be used for comparison purposes as to how much it may cost to take a class at West Coast University Orange County versus other colleges.

Tuition Payment Plans Available

West Coast University Orange County Payment Plans
Tuition Payment Plan Yes
Prepaid Tuition Plan No
Alternative Tuition Plan Yes
Guaranteed Tuition Plan No

Tuition History

Historical tuition and price increases for West Coast University Orange County.

YearTuitionAnnual Increase
2021$21,451-7.5%
2020$23,186-9.5%
2019$25,615-24.8%
2018$34,0600%
2017$34,0602.9%
2016$33,100-2.4%
2015$33,9061.1%
2014$33,5250%
2013$33,525

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=458210 IPEDS survey data for West Coast University Orange County.

Last updated February 24, 2024