West Coast University
151 Innovation Drive
Irvine, CA 92617-3040
United States
Telephone: 949-783-4800
Staff Liaison:Each institution is assigned a staff liaison who is their primary point of contact for accreditation activities. Linda Petersen
Student Achievement URL:WSCUC Standards require that institutions regularly generate, evaluate, and make public data about student achievement, including measures of retention, and graduation, and evidence of student learning. https://westcoastuniversity.edu/legal/disclosures
Current Accreditation Status:Accredited - Reflects the Commission's finding that the institution is in compliance with the Standards. Accredited
Most Recent Commission Action: June 26, 2020
First Accredited:Date the institution was first accredited by WSCUC. 2011
Undergraduate FTE: 8,988
Graduate FTE: 2,210
Financial Structure Type:Institutions within the WSCUC region are classified as Non-profit, For-profit or State-supported. For-Profit
Sponsorship:Choices include: No related entity, Proprietary with Parent Board, Religious Control, Multi-institutional system, Other. For more information please see the Related Entities Policy. No Related Entity
Academic Calendar:The period of time generally extending from September to June; usually equated to 2 semesters or trimesters, 3 quarters, or the period covered by a 4-1-4 calendar system. Semester
Distributes Federal Financial Aid: Yes
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Role | Name | Title | |
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Accreditation Liaison Officer | Lisa Schaffer | University Director, Accreditation and Licensing | lschaffer@westcoastuniversity.edu |
Board of Directors Chair | James Connelly | Chairman of the Board | jim.connelly@creativeteaching.com |
Chief Academic Officer | Kirstie De Biase | Provost | kdebiase@westcoastuniversity.edu |
Chief Executive Officer | Darryl Lycett | Chief Administrative Office | dlycett@westcoastuniversity.edu |
Chief Financial Officer | Todd Andrew | Executive Director, Finance | tandrew@westcoastuniversity.edu |
Director Institutional Research | Rita Sedani Pesartic | Director Institutional Research | rsedani@westcoastuniversity.edu |
OPEID | Name | City | Location Type | Status |
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03698307 | Center for Graduate Studies | Los Angeles | Branch Campus | Active |
03698300 | Los Angeles campus | North Hollywood | Branch Campus | Active |
03698302 | Ontario | Ontario | Branch Campus | Active |
03698301 | Orange County campus | Anaheim | Branch Campus | Active |
03698303 | Orange County campus–classroom expansion | Anaheim | Additional | Active |
03698308 | West Coast University – Miami | Doral | Branch Campus | Active |
West Coast University Texas campus | Richardson | Main Campus | Active |
Degree | Degree Level | Year Implemented | Modality |
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30-unit Option LVN | Non-degree | 2009 | On-Site |
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate | Non-degree | 2020 | Distance Education |
Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate | Non-degree | 2020 | Distance Education |
Associate Degree in Nursing | Associate | 2020 | Distance Education |
Associate’s Degree in Nursing | Associate | 2020 | On-Site |
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration | Bachelors | 2020 | Distance Education |
Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene | Bachelors | 2020 | Distance Education |
Bachelor of Science in Health Administration | Bachelors | 2019 | Distance Education |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Bachelors | 2020 | Distance Education |
Bachelor of Science, Public Health | Bachelors | 2021 | Distance Education |
Dental Hygiene | Bachelors | 2009 | On-Site |
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | Professional Doctorate | 2019 | Distance Education |
Doctor of Occupational Therapy | Professional Doctorate | On-Site | |
Doctor of Occupational Therapy | Professional Doctorate | 2020 | Distance Education |
Doctor of Pharmacy | Professional Doctorate | 2020 | Distance Education |
Doctor of Physical Therapy | Professional Doctorate | 2020 | Distance Education |
Health Administration | Masters | 2010 | Distance Education |
Master of Business Administration | Masters | 2020 | Distance Education |
Master of Physician Assistant | Masters | 2022 | Distance Education |
Master of Public Health | Masters | 2017 | Distance Education |
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling | Masters | 2023 | Distance Education |
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy | Masters | 2020 | Distance Education |
Master of Speech Language Pathology | Masters | 2022 | Distance Education |
Nurse Educator Certificate | Non-degree | 2017 | Distance Education |
Nurse Informatics Certificate | Non-degree | 2017 | Distance Education |
Nurse Leader Certificate | Non-degree | 2017 | Distance Education |
Nursing (BSN) | Bachelors | 2007 | On-Site |
Nursing (MSN) | Masters | 2010 | Distance Education |
Occupational Therapy | Masters | 2013 | On-Site |
Pharmacy | Professional Doctorate | 2014 | On-Site |
Physical Therapy | Professional Doctorate | 2014 | On-Site |
Post-MSN FNP Certificate | Non-degree | 2011 | Distance Education |
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate | Non-degree | 2021 | Distance Education |
RN-BSN | Bachelors | 2011 | Distance Education |
RN-MSN | Masters | 2015 | Distance Education |
Season | Year | Review Type |
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Fall | 2024 | Accreditation Visit |