WCU attracts quality students who seek a high caliber education and a career in health care.
Prospective StudentsAt WCU, there are no wait lists or lotteries for core areas of study.
FacultyWCU's faculty includes distinguished clinical experts, scholars and health care professionals.
A Simple Philosophy of Staying Ahead of the Curve.No lists. No lottery. No waiting. Just academic excellence.
West Coast University's singular focus is educating health care professionals. Across our three Southern California campuses, we offer undergraduate degrees in nursing and graduate degrees in nursing and health care management. Our Orange County campus offers one of only four Bachelor of Science Degrees in Dental Hygiene in all of California.
Each day, medical techniques and technology take impressive strides forward. And West Coast University is there — at the leading edge of the health care industry, preparing graduates for a career they love that meets the needs of the community and demands of the market. We are able to stay ahead of the curve through our:
- Commitment to academic excellence
- Fostering of a student-centric culture
- Investment in advanced campus facilities
Quality Education
West Coast University is a university accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award bachelor's and master's degrees.
Our experienced faculty includes distinguished clinical experts, nursing practitioners, dental hygienists, dentists, and health care professionals from a wide range of medical specialties, all with strong connections to clinical sites, and dedicated to student success.
Student-Centric Focus
We believe our students are the heart and soul of the University. West Coast University is committed to creating a positive university experience for every student.
The Student Affairs department offers a wide variety of helpful resources and support services, from study skills to volunteer opportunities to career planning.
Visit our Modern Campuses and Facilities
We've built and equipped advanced facilities at three beautiful Southern California campuses in Los Angeles, Orange County and Ontario and one campus in Dallas, Texas.
Our laboratories are outfitted with advanced medical training equipment, and designed for a hands-on, practical education. Between our laboratories, community-based and onsite clinical opportunities, students receive simulated and real-world experience, under the careful guidance of health care professionals.
News & Events
West Coast University Receives Accreditation from Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Irvine, Calif., December 6, 2011 — West Coast University (WCU) has received... Read More
West Coast University Students Participate in Care Now LA with Dr. Oz
When Joelene Balatero, lead public health instructor at West Coast University’s... Read More
Inaugural Grand Rounds Event for Dental Hygiene
What’s better than a free continuing education course? One that features national... Read More
New WCU Campus in Dallas
Introducing WCU Dallas, West Coast University’s newest campus serving the DFW Metroplex. Approved by the Texas Board of Nursing, WCU is enrolling the BSN program with classes starting in February 2012.