Western International University

www.west.edu

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2018 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,000

2017 Average Net Price

$5,911

After Financial Aid

2015 Student Loan

6.2%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

905

100% Full-Time

About

Western International University is a higher education institution located in Maricopa County, AZ. In 2018, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Western International University were General Business Administration & Management (70 degrees awarded), Organizational Behavior Studies (24 degrees), and Accounting (14 degrees).

In 2018, 291 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Western International University. 60.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (144 degrees), 3.27 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (44 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Western International University is $6,000, which is $−8,500 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2018, the median undergraduate tuition at Western International University is $6,000

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,911.

In 2017, 19% of undergraduate students attending Western International University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 9% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,000

2018 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2018, the cost of tuition at Western International University was $6,000.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Western International University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,911

2017 Value

47.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Western International University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,911. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Western International University grew by 47.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Western International University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

19%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

19% of undergraduate students at Western International University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 47.2% with respect to 2016, when 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Western International University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

6.2%

2015 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Western International University was 6.2%, which represents 42 out of the 677 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Western International University had a total enrollment of 905 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Western International University is 905 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Western International University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Western International University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46.6% White, 15.2% Hispanic or Latino, 14.8% Black or African American, 6.3% Two or More Races, 2.54% Asian, 1.77% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.663% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Western International University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (30.2%), followed by White Male (15.2%) and Black or African American Female (12.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (25.6%), followed by White Male (23.4%) and Black or African American Female (8.77%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Western International University in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 905 students. The full-time enrollment at Western International University is 905 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Western International University are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Western International University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

13%

2017 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Western International University was 13%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Western International University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Western International University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

White
422 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
138 enrolled students
Black or African American
134 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Western International University is 46.6% White, 15.2% Hispanic or Latino, 14.8% Black or African American, 6.3% Two or More Races, 2.54% Asian, 1.77% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.663% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2018, 61 more women than men received degrees from Western International University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Western International University is white (144 degrees awarded). There were 3.27 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (44 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Western International University is General Business Administration & Management (70 degrees awarded), followed by Organizational Behavior Studies (24 degrees) and Accounting (14 degrees).

In 2018, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Western International University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Business (228 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (24 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (12 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western International University are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at Western International University in 2018 are Business (228 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (24 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (12 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (21 degrees), and Legal (3 degrees) (as of 2018).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western International University are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Western International University are Business (228 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (24 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (12 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (21 degrees), and Legal (3 degrees) (as of 2018).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western International University are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Western International University.

Most Common (2018)

General Business Administration & Management
70 degree-majors awarded
Organizational Behavior Studies
24 degree-majors awarded
Accounting
14 degree-majors awarded

In 2018, the most common masters degree concentration at Western International University was General Business Administration & Management with 70 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Western International University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

115

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2018

176

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2018

In 2018, 115 degrees were awarded to men at Western International University, which is 0.653 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (176).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Western International University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 62 degrees were awarded to men at Western International University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.35 times more than the 46 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 46 degrees were awarded to men at Western International University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.742 times less than the 62 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (9.52%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2018 at Western International University is Female and White (9.52% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)

White
144 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
44 degrees awarded
Black or African American
42 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Western International University is white (144 degrees awarded). There were 3.27 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (44 degrees).

10.3% of degree recipients (30 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)

White Female
92 degrees awarded
White Male
52 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
30 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Western International University is white female (92 degrees awarded). There were 1.77 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (52 degrees).

Operations

Western International University employs 9 No academic ranks. Most academics at Western International University are Female No academic rank (7), and Male No academic rank (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Western International University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 9 employees, Management, with 8 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 6 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$8.07M

2017 Salaries

21.4%

decline from 2016

In 2017, Western International University paid a median of $8.07M in salaries, a 21.4% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$640k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Western International University paid a total of $640k to 9 employees working as instructors, which represents 7.93% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

9 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

9 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Western International University was No academic rank with 9 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Western International University were Office and Administrative Support with 9 employees, Management with 8 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 6 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2017)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Western International University was Female No academic rank with 7 employees, and Male No academic rank with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Western International University.