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Westcliff University’s primary goal is to support the integration of classroom instruction into the real world of business, STEM, and education. Students at Westcliff University learn from professors working in the field, providing a special opportunity to learn from enlightened and practical instructors.
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Westcliff University is regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and globally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Our curriculum is designed to prepare students with the practical and theoretical elements required in the job market today.
Westcliff promises that no matter where you live, you have direct access to an affordable, consistently high-quality, world-class education.
Westcliff's dedicated team goes above and beyond to ensure students succeed and grow personally, academically, and professionally.
“The program allows us to use what we learned in the classroom in a real-life case. This was an awesome experience collaborating with an industry mentor and working together as a team.”
– Xinyu Zhou, MBA graduate
“The Westcliff students had a detailed understanding of each market and comprehensive insight into what market would be best suited for our company breaking into the industry.”
– Ray Liu, CEO of Vena Vitals
“So far, with all the other schools I’ve attended, Westcliff is a different environment because there is a lot of support coming from instructors and coaches. It’s a great school to attend, because as athletes we need a lot of support and guidance for our athletic career. Westcliff is just good, I love it.”
-Sandra Nantumbwe, BBA Student - 2019What best describes you?
Undergraduate
Our four-year private, accredited education is accessible and affordable to all. Set your sails and embark on your academic journey with Westcliff University.
Athlete
Become a Westcliff Warrior. Our athletic program strives to seek both competitive excellence in the athletic arena and academic distinction in the classroom.
Graduate
Your next chapter starts here. Discover rigorous but flexible master’s and doctorate degrees and certificates designed for working professionals.
International
Students from over 80 countries around the world have sought Westcliff's affordable, quality education from the United States. Study online in your home country or at our campus in beautiful Southern California.
Online
Students can earn a Westcliff degree from anywhere with an Internet connection. Live online classes, engaging curriculum, and remote internship opportunities for all of our degrees await in our Online Program.
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Westcliff University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).
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Westcliff University's College of Business is globally
accredited by ACBSP.
