Our four-year private, accredited education is accessible and affordable to all. Set your sails and embark on your academic journey with Westcliff University.
Degrees That Move You Forward:
Welcome to Westcliff University, where potential meets opportunity. At Westcliff, we don’t settle for the ordinary—we cultivate excellence, embrace diversity, and challenge every student to rise above expectations.
Westcliff University is a place where your ambition is met with unwavering support, your dreams are nurtured, and your aspirations are turned into action. Our innovative learning environment, fueled by real-world expertise and a passion for growth, will propel you toward a future you can be proud of. Every step you take with us will bring you closer to achieving greatness. Together, we will push boundaries, break new ground, and create a lasting impact. We are looking forward to meeting you!
Westcliff Academics
Find the best Westcliff Program for you and prepare for a successful career.
Westcliff Fast Facts
Westcliff University’s primary goal is to support the integration of classroom instruction into the real world of business, STEM, and education. Students at Westcliff University learn from professors working in the field, providing a special opportunity to learn from enlightened and practical instructors.
7,190
2024 Enrollment
22% growth rate *
10:1 Student to Faculty
(National Avg: 18:1) **
7,000+ Students from
110+ Countries ***
7
Convenient Locations
In North America
31
Athletic Championships
Won Since 2021
*This is a Westcliff University internal number. Click here for information about Westcliff University’s demographic information and student outcomes. **Click here to access the student to faculty national average information. ***Click here to view the 2022 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. Click here to view the student satisfaction report.
Why Westcliff?
Regional and Global Accreditation
Westcliff University is regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and globally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Career-Focused Education
Hands-on training in high-demand professions in Business Technology, Nursing, Law, and Education.
Affordable Tuition
Westcliff promises that no matter where you live, you have direct access to an affordable, consistently high-quality, world-class education.
Dedicated Faculty & Staff
Westcliff’s dedicated team goes above and beyond to ensure students succeed and grow personally, academically, and professionally.
SMART™ MBA Consulting Capstone
Westcliff University’s SMART™ MBA Consulting capstone program enables students to be management consultants for global powerhouses, regional brands, non-profits, and startups. As a result, students refine communication skills and develop creative thinking abilities at a pace and intensity that exceeds other programs.
How Does It Work?
- Work with small student teams of no more than 5 people with support and guidance from faculty, executives, and mentors
- Research, analyze, and develop recommendations for executives
- Opportunity to provide results and resolutions to C-Suite executives
MBA Capstone Student Testimonial
“The program allows us to use what we learned in the classroom in a real-life case. This was an awesome experience collaborating with an industry mentor and working together as a team.”
– Xinyu Zhou, MBA graduate
MBA Capstone Company Testimonial
“The Westcliff students had a detailed understanding of each market and comprehensive insight into what market would be best suited for our company breaking into the industry.”
– Ray Liu, CEO of Vena Vitals
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Student Success Stories
“I chose Westcliff because it gave me a second opportunity for schooling and to play the sport that I love, soccer. The environment is very kind and welcoming, Financial Aid and Administration really helped me out a lot in the beginning, and I just feel like home here.”
–Rebecca Gonzales, BAEd Student - 2019
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–Rebecca Gonzales, BAEd Student - 2019
“So far, with all the other schools I’ve attended, Westcliff is a different environment because there is a lot of support coming from instructors and coaches. It’s a great school to attend, because as athletes we need a lot of support and guidance for our athletic career. Westcliff is just good, I love it.”
-Sandra Nantumbwe, BBA Student - 2019Join Our Family
What best describes you?
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Athlete
Athlete
Become a Westcliff Warrior. Our athletic program strives to seek both competitive excellence in the athletic arena and academic distinction in the classroom.
Graduate
Graduate
Your next chapter starts here. Discover rigorous but flexible master’s and doctorate degrees and certificates designed for working professionals.
International
International
Students from over 80 countries around the world have sought Westcliff's affordable, quality education from the United States. Study online in your home country or at our campus in beautiful Southern California.
Online
Online
Students can earn a Westcliff degree from anywhere with an Internet connection. Live online classes, engaging curriculum, and remote internship opportunities for all of our degrees await in our Online Program.
What's Happening @ Westcliff
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Dr. Lee Honored with OCBJ Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award for Transformational Leadership at Westcliff University
Westcliff University proudly celebrates Dr. Anthony Lee, President and CEO, for being named the recipient of the prestigious Orange County Business Journal (OCBJ) Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award at the annual ceremony held on Thursday, March 20, 2025. This accolade recognizes Dr. Lee’s visionary leadership, groundbreaking…
Westcliff Alumnus Transforms Job Opportunities for International Students
Building a business often starts with personal ambition, but for Geert Bijl, it was about something bigger. His journey from international student to entrepreneur is rooted in a desire to solve a problem he knew all too well—helping fellow international students navigate the hurdles of…
Westcliff University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).
Military Friendly® is the standard that measures an organization’s commitment, effort and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefit for the military community.
Westcliff University's College of Business is globally
accredited by ACBSP.