Campus classes start April 3rd
The six West Coast University campuses across three states are all equipped with technologically advanced simulation labs, comfortable study areas, and a variety of resources for your academic journey.
Join a diverse community of passionate, dedicated individuals. With a culture that feels like a family, you will have all the support you need to be the best you can be. Join a study group to learn from your classmates or get some guidance through peer tutoring sessions. With small classroom sizes, you’ll have the opportunity to get to know your professors and get insight into the healthcare industry. Find a community that helps you build on your strengths and reach your academic goals.
For a hands-on healthcare career, only hands-on learning will do.
Learn what sets WCU apart.
Academic Resources
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Simulations
Master your skills in a safe environment with our simulation labs.
Student Life
From group study areas to Career Services, our campuses are designed for your success.
Alumni Network
Join a community of more than 50,000 professionals.
Cost shouldn’t stand in the way between you and your educational goals! In addition to our competitive tuition rates, there are also many opportunities for financial support, such as the following:1
Our financial aid counselors and admissions advisors can help you determine what type of aid or assistance you may be able to use. We’re here to provide you with the guidance you need!
WCU gave me the resources that I needed for me to be successful out in the real world.2
Learn how WCU prepares its students for success.
We offer a variety of healthcare education programs ranging from bachelor’s to doctorates. We have programs in nursing, dental hygiene, physician assistant, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and pharmacy.
Our simulation labs help you practice your skills and build confidence in a safe environment. They are equipped with high-fidelity manikins that cry, sweat, and react like real patients. They can even give birth! You’ll be able to work through real-world scenarios while getting feedback from your peers and professors.
Different programs offer different paces. For example, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at WCU-Miami offers a Working Professional pace that allows you to spread out coursework and take fewer classes at a time. Programs might also offer an Evenings & Weekends and Accelerated pace.
Yes. We can evaluate your transcripts for transfer credits. Talk to an admission advisor to learn more.
Yes. Financial aid and scholarships are available for those who qualify.
West Coast University is institutionally accredited by WSCUC,† and our nursing programs are programmatically accredited by CCNE.††
Pursuing your degree is a big choice. Fill out our form and one of our admissions advisors will contact you to answer any question you may have!
1Financial aid and scholarships are available for those who qualify.
2The opinion is the individual’s sole opinion and not necessarily representative of that of the school, any instructor or any other student.
†West Coast University is accredited by WASC Senior College of University Commission (WSCUC), a regional accreditation body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). 1001 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 402 Alameda, CA 94501, (510) 748- 9001/ https://www.wscuc.org/
††The baccalaureate and master’s degree programs in nursing and post-graduate APRN certificate at West Coast University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).