Westcliff University Acceptance Rate
Irvine, California · Private for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,458
- Admitted
- 658
- Yield
- 53.5%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 7 years of federal data, Westcliff University's acceptance rate has risen from 41.8% in 2017–18 to 45.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 146 to 1,458 (+899%) over that period.
Its 45.1% rate makes Westcliff University more selective than about 87% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 84 tracked California schools, it is more selective than about 67%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (49% for women vs 43.3% for men, a 5.7-point gap). Westcliff University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 53.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–18 | 146 | 61 | 41.8% | 53 |
| 2018–19 | 249 | 175 | 70.3% | 105 |
| 2019–20 | 337 | 302 | 89.6% | 215 |
| 2020–21 | 328 | 235 | 71.6% | 137 |
| 2021–22 | 892 | 581 | 65.1% | 405 |
| 2022–23 | 709 | 478 | 67.4% | 419 |
| 2023–24 | 1,458 | 658 | 45.1% | 352 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 451 | 221 | 49% |
| Men | 1,006 | 436 | 43.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Westcliff University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Westcliff University's acceptance rate?
Westcliff University's acceptance rate is 45.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (658 admitted of 1,458 applicants).
Is Westcliff University test optional?
Westcliff University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Westcliff University?
Westcliff University received 1,458 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 658.
Is Westcliff University getting harder to get into?
Westcliff University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 41.8% in 2017–18 to 45.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2017–18 to 2023–24. Official site: www.westcliff.edu/.