[PODCAST] Kirby Ferguson on Creativity, Culture, and the Art of Borrowing Genius
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May 29, 2025
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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!

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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

*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?

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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Undergraduate

Our four-year private, accredited education is accessible and affordable to all. Set your sails and embark on your academic journey with Westcliff University.

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Athlete

Become a Westcliff Warrior. Our athletic program strives to seek both competitive excellence in the athletic arena and academic distinction in the classroom.

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Graduate

Graduate

Your next chapter starts here. Discover rigorous but flexible master’s and doctorate degrees and certificates designed for working professionals.

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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.

International

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.

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What's Happening @ Westcliff

May 29

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Westcliff University Cross Country Head Coach Abdurrahman Muhammad on track field, marking the program's 2025 return; MBA alumnus and student mentor leading athletic and academic excellence.

Westcliff Cross Country Returns Under the Leadership of Coach Abdurrahman Muhammad

Westcliff University is thrilled to announce the return of its cross country program—now the 14th team in the ever-growing Westcliff Athletics family. But this isn’t just a comeback for a team—it’s the rise of a leader whose journey is as inspiring as the sport itself….

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Westcliff Celebrates Historic Launch Week for College of Nursing

On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, a long-awaited vision became reality as Westcliff University celebrated the grand opening of its College of Nursing campus in Corona, Calif. — a defining moment in a launch week that also included an immersive Open House for prospective students. The…

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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.