West Coast University has over a century of experience in education, six campuses across the country, and offers online programs tailored for working professionals, focusing on nursing, healthcare, and business fields.

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Pursue a degree online or on-campus.

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Uncompromising Innovation

Virtual Reality

Virtual Reality

Immerse yourself in lessons using virtual and augmented reality.

Medibytes

Medibytes

Master medical terminology through a mobile game.

Anatomage

Anatomage

Explore the body through virtual dissection using real cadaveric tissue.


Recognized for Excellence

WCU is proud to have received the following recognitions for our commitment to delivering a student-first education to our local communities.

Niche 2025 Best Colleges
Voted as a best Nursing School by The College Application
Best in DFW People's Choice
Best of Miami 2023

We’re Here for Everything Books Can’t Teach You

Our programs challenge you to become the best healthcare professional you can be. With a focus on innovative, student-centric education, you’ll get real-world preparation to help you start or advance your career.

Enroll today in one of our bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree programs, which are offered on campus or online.

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"They’re really the only program out there that offers such a flexible schedule, so I credit them for my nursing degree."

Monica

-Monica M.

BSN ’20

"The day we graduated, I was like ‘I’m going to take my NCLEX tomorrow.’ That’s how prepared I felt."

Alexis

- Alexis C.

BSN ’21

"WCU is where I obtained my bachelor’s, master’s, FNP, and doctoral degrees, and without the backing of this solid education I received, I’m not sure I would be the successful female entrepreneur I am today"

Nune

-Nune S.

DNP ’21, MSN-FNP ’19, BSN ’16

"WCU gave me the opportunity to be able to do school and still work. That was amazing for me."

Lizzy

-Lizzy B.

BSN ’20

"WCU is definitely good at pushing you to do your absolute best, and I think that helps you grow."

johnathan

-Jonathon T.

BSDH ‘23

Scholarships and Financial Aid

When it comes to financing your education, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. We’re here to help you explore your options and find the solution that’s right for you, including:

  • Scholarships and grants
  • Loans
  • Military benefits
  • Employer tuition reimbursement
  • Payment plans

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What’s New at WCU

Master of Speech-Language Pathology

Our online, comprehensive program helps prepare aspiring speech-language pathologists for rewarding careers treating a variety of communication and swallowing disorders.

  • 20-month streamlined curriculum
  • Flexible online format
  • Virtual hands-on skills labs
  • 400 clinical hours for real-life experience

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WCU Is Accredited!

West Coast University is institutionally accredited by WSCUC, and our nursing programs are programmatically accredited by CCNE. See our full list of program accreditations.

WASC
CCNE
Coda
ACOTE
Capte
ACPE
arc-pa

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