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Westwood College - O'hare Airport

  • 8501 W. Higgins - Suite 100
  • Chicago, IL 60634
  • OPEID College Code: 02313900
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  • General Phone: (773) 380-6800
  • Executive Director: Alan Stutts
  • Website: www.WestwoodCollege.com
  • Type: Private For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Quarter
  • Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 560
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Basic Information
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
    Mission Statement
  • Westwood College, is an institution of higher learning dedicated to providing quality career-focused graduate and undergraduate 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.
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    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Associates--Private For-Profit 4-Year Primarily Associates
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Associates
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Medium Full-Time Two-Year
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
  • Size Classification
    • Very Small Two-Year
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2006
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
  • Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants165162327
Number Granted Admission (%)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)56 (-)80 (-)136 (-)
 
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 49%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving49%15%2%-
Avg Amount Receiving$8,210$3,200$1,500-
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200620052004
Default Rate (%)16.0%11.8%10.3%
Number in Default1739954
Number in Repayment1,078833521
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2007-082006-072005-06
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-State Tuition and Fees$13,263$12,300$11,845
Out of State Tuition and Fees$13,263$12,300$11,845
Books and Supplies$2,076$1,892$1,630
 
Housing Expenses
Off Campus
Room and Board$6,606$6,584$6,397
Other Expenses$5,627$5,386$5,235
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$4,294$5,386$3,507
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-State$15,339$14,192$13,475
Out of State$15,339$14,192$13,475
Off Campus
In-State$27,572$26,162$25,107
Out of State$27,572$26,162$25,107
Off Campus with Family
In-State$19,633$18,101$16,982
Out of State$19,633$18,101$16,982
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
 CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting, Other---
Construction Management---
E-Commerce---
Fashion Merchandising---
Marketing, Other--1
 
Communication Technology
Animation, Interactive Technologies, Video Graphics and Special Effects--6
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer and Information Systems Security--16
Computer Programming---
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other--1
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications-2-
System, Networking, and Lan or Wan Management--13
Web and Digital Design---
 
Engineering Technology
Architectural Drafting Cad-1-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Medical Office Assistant37--
Medical Staff Services Technology37--
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice, Safety Studies--18
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts, Other---
Design and Visual Communications--16
Graphic Design-2-
Interior Design--8
 
 
Additional Information
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 560
    • Undergraduate: 560
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 280 Female: 280
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 280 Female: 280
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 541 Part-Time: 19
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 541 Part-Time: 19
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien10.2%
American Indian30.5%
Black8615%
Asian224%
Hispanic19234%
White16129%
Unknown9517%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 1820.4%
Ages 18-197213%
Ages 20-2112422%
Ages 22-2413424%
Ages 25-2911921%
Ages 30-34509%
Ages 35-39265%
Ages 40-49305%
Ages 50-6510.2%
Age Uknown20.4%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees834538
Faculty Status622438
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service491138
Primarily Instruction45738
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial44-
Other Professionals3030-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$40,935 (11)$41,765 (7)$39,483 (4)
Instructor$40,935 (11)$41,765 (7)$39,483 (4)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$33,493 (11)$34,172 (7)$32,305 (4)
Instructor$33,493 (11)$34,172 (7)$32,305 (4)
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 57%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 43%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students26%
 
By Gender
Male24%
Female31%
 
By Race
Black8%
Asian21%
Hispanic27%
White34%
Unknown33%
Crime Statistics
 2006-072005-06
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Vehicle Theft1-
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