West Coast University - Texas

West Coast University-Texas is located in Richardson, Texas, part of the Dallas Metroplex. The 136,000-square-foot campus gives you access to simulation labs with industry-current technology and high-fidelity manikins, along with an on-site café.

The WCU-Texas campus is situated close to US-75 and is also accessible by DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) services. Our address is:

2323 N. Central Expressway, Suite 100
Richardson, TX 75080
(214) 453-4533

Yes. WCU is institutionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

West Coast University’s nursing programs are programmatically accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The pre-licensure nursing programs at WCU-Texas are also approved by the Texas Board of Nursing.

The Master of Physician Assistant (MPA) program has been granted Accreditation- Provisional status by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA).

Complete details about our ARC-PA accreditation status and all other accreditations can be found on our Accreditation and Approvals page.

WCU-Texas offers three on-campus programs:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• LVN to BSN program (for licensed vocational nurses who want to become
  registered nurses)
• Master of Physician Assistant Program

You can earn your BSN at WCU-Texas in as few as 39 months at the Accelerated pace. The program requires 120 semester credits across 8 semesters, and you’ll typically attempt two courses per term.

No, WCU-Texas doesn’t have a waitlist for its nursing programs. That means you can start your education without delays. The BSN and LVN to BSN programs are currently enrolling.

The simulation labs at WCU-Texas are equipped with industry-current technology. Our nursing labs feature high-fidelity manikins that realistically model a variety of medical scenarios, from chest infections to seizures and even childbirth. Our MPA program has multiple simulation labs, including one virtual dissection table on campus and patient simulators and the dissection software is available to all students.

Whichever program you’re enrolled in, you’ll have the chance to develop clinical skills for everything from routine care to emergency scenarios. You’ll also benefit from instructor feedback to build your confidence before you begin clinical placements.

Our simulation labs are accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) in the areas of teaching and education.  Learn more about out sim labs here.

WCU-Texas is dedicated to supporting you from the day you first inquire about our programs to the day you graduate and beyond. We select faculty for their passion for teaching and mentorship as well as for their experience in their field.

Our campus has a dedicated clinical placement support team. We also offer our nursing students specific, guided preparation for the NCLEX-RN licensing examination.

Financial aid and scholarships are available for those who qualify. WCU-Texas offers several scholarship and grant opportunities, including:

• New Student Achievement Grant – Up to $9,500 per academic year
• Nursing Excellence Grant – Up to $1,125 per full-time semester for eligible
  students employed by a WCU clinical partner
• Greg Jarvis Simulation Scholarship – $1,000 per recipient per term
• WCU Alumni Scholarship – For students maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0
  or higher
• Norma Ford Memorial Scholarship – Award varies, but may provide up to $10,000 per year based on the student’s need

Grant and scholarship availability is subject to change. Eligibility conditions may apply. Visit the Texas Scholarships and Grants page or contact our Financial Aid team for full details.
Federal financial aid programs may include Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG), and Federal Work Study. Military students, veterans, and eligible family members may also qualify for military educational benefits. A WCU financial aid advisor can help you understand how to determine your eligibility

To apply to WCU-Texas, you’ll need to provide supporting documentation, complete our application form, and meet with Financial Aid.

To learn more about applying to the program that interests you, contact our Admissions team. You can call 866-508-2684 to request information. You can also schedule a meeting or register for an upcoming information session by visiting this page. We look forward to helping you begin your journey toward a degree with WCU-Texas!