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Degrees That Move You Forward:
Business, Technology, Nursing, Law, Education

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 University's College of Nursing

NEW! College of Nursing

Westcliff University College of Technology & Engineering

College of Tech & Engineering

Westcliff University, College of Business

College of Business

Westcliff University, College of Education

College of Education

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College of Law

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

10:1 Student to Faculty
(National Avg: 18:1) **

110+ Countries Represented

7,000+ Students from
110+ Countries ***

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Convenient Locations
In North America

31

Athletic Championships
Won Since 2021

Why Westcliff?

Accreditation

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).

Academics

Career-Focused Education

Hands-on training in high-demand professions in Business Technology, Nursing, Law, and Education.

Why Westcliff

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Affordable Tuition

Westcliff promises that no matter where you live, you have direct access to an affordable, consistently high-quality, world-class education.

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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
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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

Interested in the SMART™ MBA Consulting Capstone ?

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Student Success Stories

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“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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“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 - 2019
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What's Happening @ Westcliff

April 12

Flower Field Hike

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April 18

Long Beach Aquarium

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April 24

Beach Bonfire

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Dr. Anthony Lee, Westcliff University, honored with Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award

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…

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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…

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Westcliff University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).

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Military Friendly® is the standard that measures an organization’s commitment, effort and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefit for the military community.

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Westcliff University's College of Business is globally
accredited by ACBSP.