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Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

The 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Effective Fall Session 1, 2024

International (F-1) Students
Degree Program Tuition
Bachelor Programs 120 Credits $730 per credit hour
Master Programs 36 Credits $819 per credit hour
Master Programs (Professional) 36 Credits $855 per credit hour
Doctorate Programs 60 Credits $881 per credit hour
Doctorate Programs (Professional) 60 Credits $940 per credit hour
Certificate Program Tuition
Undergrad Leadership Cert/Bus Admin Cert 18 Credits $13,140
Undergrad TESOL Certificate 18 Credits $13,140
Graduate Certificate in Marketing 12 Credits $10,572
Graduate Certificate in Executive Management 12 Credits $10,572
Graduate Certificate in Organization Leadership 12 Credits $10,572
Graduate TESOL Certificate 12 Credits $10,572
Coding Bootcamp Undergraduate Certificate 24 Credits $12,000
English As an Additional Language (EAL/ESL) – REAL Intensive English $5,200 per course
Undergraduate Communication Pathway $5,200/REAL Course + 2 Concurrent Courses $9,580
Graduate Communication Pathway (Master level) $5,200/REAL Course + 2  Concurrent Courses $10,114
Graduate Communication Pathway (Doctoral level) $5,200/REAL Course + 2  Concurrent Doctoral Courses $10,486
Schedule of Fees
Application (non-refundable) $50 one time
Registration (non-refundable) $25 per semester
Student ID Card $10
Student ID Card Replacement $15
Enrollment Fee $200
CPE Exam (if required) $50
Program Change $250
Degree Diploma Gold Embossed $100
Degree Diploma Replacement $125
Payment Plan Processing Fee $50
Late Tuition (Continuing Students) $35
Returned Check $35
Student Tuition Recovery Fee (STRF) $0.00 per $1,000
Campus Students
Degree Program Tuition
Bachelor Programs 120 Credits $730 per credit hour
Master Programs 36 Credits $793 per credit hour
Master Programs (Professional) 36 Credits $825 per credit hour
Doctorate Programs 60 Credits $850 per credit hour
Doctorate Programs (Professional) 60 Credits $880 per credit hour
Certificate Program Tuition
Undergrad Leadership Cert/Bus Admin Cert 18 Credits $13,140
Other undergrad certs (18 credits) 18 Credits $13,140
Undergrad TESOL Cert 18 Credits  $13,140
GCert Bus Admin 9 Credits $7,137
GCert Org. Leadership 9 Credits $7,137
Gcert Marketing 12 Credits $9,516
Gcert Exec. Mgmt 12 Credits $9,516
Gcert Data Analytics 12 Credits $9,516
Gcert TESOL 12 Credits $9,516
Doctoral Certificate 12 Credits $10,200
Doctoral Certificate in Business Administration 18 Credits $15,300
Schedule of Fees
Application (non-refundable) $50 one time
Registration (non-refundable) $25 per semester
Student ID Card $10
Student ID Card Replacement $15
Enrollment Fee $200
Program Change $250
Degree Diploma Gold Embossed $100
Degree Diploma Replacement $125
Payment Plan Processing Fee $50
Late Tuition (New Students) $50 per week
Late Tuition (Continuing Students) $35
Returned Check $35
Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) $0.00 per $1,000
Online Students
Degree Program Tuition
Bachelor Programs 120 Credits $475 per credit hour
Master Programs 36 Credits $765 per credit hour
Doctorate Programs 60 Credits $780 per credit hour
Certificate Program Tuition
Undergrad Leadership Cert/Bus Admin Cert 18 Credits $8,550
Other undergrad certs (18 credits) 18 Credits $8,550
Undergrad TESOL Cert 18 Credits $8,550
GCert Bus Admin 9 Credits $6,885
GCert Organizational Leadership 9 Credits $6,885
Gcert Marketing 12 Credits $9,180
Gcert Exec. Mgmt 12 Credits $9,180
Gcert Data Analytics 12 Credits $9,180
Gcert TESOL 12 Credits $9,180
TESOL Certificate Course (150 hours) $1,400 per course
Doctoral Certificates 12 Credits $9,360
Doctoral Certificate in Business Administration 18 Credits $14,040
UG Coding Bootcamp 24 Credits $12,000
G Coding Bootcamp 12 Credits $12,000
UG Cybersecurity Bootcamp 18 Credits $12,000
G Cybersecurity Bootcamp 15 Credits $12,000
English As an Additional Language (EAL/ESL) – REAL Intensive English $2,000 per course
Undergraduate Communication Pathway $2,000 Intensive English + 2 Concurrent Courses $4,850
Graduate Communication Pathway (Master level) $2,000 Intensive English + 2 Concurrent Courses $6,590
Graduate Communication Pathway (Doctorate level) $2,000 Intensive English + 2 Concurrent Courses $6,680
Schedule of Fees
Application (non-refundable) $50 one time
Registration (non-refundable) $25 per semester
Student ID Card $10
Student ID Card Replacement $15
Enrollment Fee $200
Program Change $250
Degree Diploma Gold Embossed $100
Degree Diploma Replacement $125
Payment Plan Processing Fee $50
Student Tuition Recovery Fund $0.00 per $1,000
Late Tuition (New Students) $50 per week
Late Tuition (Continuing Students) $35
Returned Check $35

Tuition rate increases, when deemed necessary by the University, become effective at the beginning of the academic year during the Fall semester. All holds and student debts owed to the University, with the exception of financial aid loans, must be cleared with the Office of Financial Aid or with the University Billing Department before an official transcript or diploma may be released.

Changes In Fee Schedule:

Tuition and fee charges are subject to change at the school’s discretion. If there are any tuition or fee increases, the changes will become effective the next semester. The student will be notified prior to any tuition changes.

Methods Of Payments:
Payments are handled by the Student Accounts Department. They can be made online by credit card (Visa, American Express, MasterCard, Discover), via wire transfer, or in person with check or cash.

2025 – 2026 Tuition & Fees

Effective Fall Session 1, 2025

Colleges of Business, Education, and Technology & Engineering:

 

 

 

2024-2025 Cost of Attendance

The Cost of Attendance, also known as a budget, is used to determine how much financial aid students receive. Westcliff establishes these budgets using data provided from the California Student Aid Commision SEARS Study Data. We use an eight month budget (two semester) Academic Year. Westcliff uses average student expenses to estimate the cost of attendance. Your actual costs may vary from those outlined here depending on your living situation, school supplies, whether or not you have children, personal spending habits, etc.

The costs listed below are based on full time enrollment and do not include loan fees.. Students that take out federal student loans will have applicable federal loan fee averages added to their cost of attendance.

2024-2025 Estimated Costs for New Students Enrolling in 2024-2025 as First Year students:

Degree Type Expenses On Campus Program Off Campus Program Professional Format
Off Campus With Parents Off Campus With Parents Off Campus With Parents
Undergraduate Certificate Programs Tuition and Fees $13,425.00 $13,425.00 $13,425.00 $13,425.00
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment $1,062.00 $1,062.00 $1,062.00 $1,062.00
Living Expenses $19,362.00 $10,216.00 $19,362.00 $10,216.00
Transportation $1,744.00 $1,592.00 $1,744.00 $1,592.00
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $4,416.00 $3,608.00 $4,416.00 $3,608.00
Total $40,009.00 $29,903.00 $40,009.00 $29,903.00
Undergraduate Programs Tuition and Fees $17,745.00 $17,745.00 $11,625.00 $11,625.00
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment $1,062.00 $1,062.00 $1,062.00 $1,062.00
Living Expenses $19,362.00 $10,216.00 $19,362.00 $10,216.00
Transportation $1,744.00 $1,592.00 $1,744.00 $1,592.00
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $4,416.00 $3,608.00 $4,416.00 $3,608.00
Total $44,329.00 $34,223.00 $38,209.00 $28,103.00
Graduate Certificate Programs Tuition and Fees $7,602.00 $7,602.00 $7,602.00 $7,602.00
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment $1,062.00 $1,062.00 $1,062.00 $1,062.00
Living Expenses Such As Food and Housing $19,362.00 $10,216.00 $19,362.00 $10,216.00
Transportation $1,744.00 $1,592.00 $1,744.00 $1,592.00
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $4,416.00 $3,608.00 $4,416.00 $3,608.00
Total $34,186.00 $24,080.00 $34,186.00 $24,080.00
Graduate (Masters) Programs Tuition and Fees $9,741.00 $9,741.00 $9,405.00 $9,405.00 $10,125.00 $10,125.00
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment $1,062.00 $1,062.00 $1,062.00 $1,062.00 $1,062.00 $1,062.00
Living Expenses $19,362.00 $10,216.00 $19,362.00 $10,216.00 $10,216.00 $10,216.00
Transportation $1,744.00 $1,592.00 $1,744.00 $1,592.00 $1,592.00 $1,592.00
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $4,416.00 $3,608.00 $4,416.00 $3,608.00 $4,416.00 $3,608.00
Total $36,325.00 $26,219.00 $35,989.00 $25,883.00 $27,411.00 $26,603.00
Doctorate Programs Tuition and Fees $10,425.00 $10,425.00 $9,585.00 $9,585.00 $10,785.00 $10,785.00
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment $1,062.00 $1,062.00 $1,062.00 $1,062.00 $1,062.00 $1,062.00
Living Expenses Such As Food and Housing $19,362.00 $10,216.00 $19,362.00 $10,216.00 $19,362.00 $10,216.00
Transportation $1,744.00 $1,592.00 $1,744.00 $1,592.00 $1,774.00 $1,592.00
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $4,416.00 $3,608.00 $4,416.00 $3,608.00 $4,416.00 $3,608.00
Total $33,994.00 $24,858.00 $33,748.00 $24,612.00 $37,399.00 $27,263.00