University of the West

University of the West Data & Information Overview

100% Acceptance Rate
6% Student Loan Default Rate

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How Does University of the West Stack Up?

#2,673 Best Colleges in Nation
#267 Best Colleges in CA
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2026 Rankings

College Factual recognizes the best colleges and universities in its annual rankings. These rankings include categories for best overall colleges, best colleges for each major, best value schools, and much more.

Overall Ranking

College Factual ranked UWest as #2,673 out of 5,192 colleges and universities in the country on its 2026 Best Colleges list.

Within the state, UWest holds the #267 spot on the Best Colleges in California ranking.

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What Do UWest Graduates Earn?

$53,747 Avg Salary of Grads
High Earnings Boost

Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from UWest with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $53,747 in their early years. This is good news for future UWest graduates since it is 32% more than the average college graduate’s salary of $40,669 per year.

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