WESTWOOD COLLEGE - SOUTH BAY
- 19700 S. Vermont Avenue, Suite 100
- Torrance, CA 90502
- OPEID College Code: 01162600
- General Phone: (310) 525-1263
- Campus President: Chris Turen
- Type: Private For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 724
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Westwood College - South Bay - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Website
- www.westwood.edu
- Mission Statement
- Westwood College is an institution of higher learning dedicated to providing quality, career-focused undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to launch, enhance, or change careers. The College offers broad access to education and serves a diverse, multicultural body of students in an environment that promotes pride, respect, and teamwork. The College's programs are designed to empower students to pursue their individual career goals.
Accreditation
- Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges
- Undergraduate Classification Associates Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
Westwood College - South Bay Campus Map
Other Campus Locations
- Westwood College - Annandale
Annandale, VA 22003
2,295 Miles Away
- Admission Fees
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 100% | 86% | 9% | 11% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $11,636 | $4,197 | $4,791 | $1,361 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 8.4% | 11.4% | 4.4% |
| Number in Default | 44 | 38 | 11 |
| Number in Repayment | 521 | 332 | 246 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $14,212 | $13,701 | $13,145 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $14,212 | $13,701 | $13,145 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $14,212 | $13,701 | $13,145 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,085 | $1,081 | $893 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,353 | $6,473 | $6,606 |
| Other Expenses | $7,654 | $6,220 | $5,627 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $9,754 | $6,220 | $7,951 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $15,297 | $14,782 | $14,038 |
| In-State | $15,297 | $14,782 | $14,038 |
| Out of State | $15,297 | $14,782 | $14,038 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $30,304 | $27,475 | $26,271 |
| In-State | $30,304 | $27,475 | $26,271 |
| Out of State | $30,304 | $27,475 | $26,271 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $25,051 | $23,032 | $21,989 |
| In-State | $25,051 | $23,032 | $21,989 |
| Out of State | $25,051 | $23,032 | $21,989 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
| Associate | Bachelor | |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| Construction Management Degree | - | - |
| Communication Technology | ||
| Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects Degree | - | 5 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security Degree | - | 17 |
| Computer Graphics Degree | - | 16 |
| Information Technology Degree | 7 | - |
| System, Networking, and Lan or Wan Management Degree | - | - |
| Engineering Technology | ||
| Architectural Drafting Cad Degree | 3 | - |
| Security and Protective Services | ||
| Law Enforcement Administration Degree | - | 78 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ||
| Design and Visual Communications Degree | - | 14 |
| Graphic Design Degree | 5 | - |
| Interior Design Degree | - | 10 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 724 Undergraduate: 724
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 293 Female: 431
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 293 Female: 431
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 595 Part-Time: 129
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 595 Part-Time: 129
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 3 | 0.4% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 44 | 6% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 134 | 19% |
| Ages 20-21 | 122 | 17% |
| Ages 22-24 | 163 | 23% |
| Ages 25-29 | 135 | 19% |
| Ages 30-34 | 69 | 10% |
| Ages 35-39 | 49 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 30 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 16 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.1% |
| Age Unknown | 5 | 0.7% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 107 | 43 | 64 |
| Faculty Status | 69 | 8 | 61 |
| Graduate Assistants | 4 | - | 4 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 69 | 8 | 61 |
| Primarily Instruction | 69 | 8 | 61 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 9 | 9 | - |
| Other Professionals | 23 | 21 | 2 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 6 | 5 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $53,262 (8) | $53,549 (4) | $52,975 (4) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $43,579 (8) | $43,814 (4) | $43,344 (4) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 52%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 20%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 42% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 47% |
| Female | 25% |
| By Race | |
| Unknown | - |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 3 | 1 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
