University Mission

At West Coast University, we embrace a student-centric learning partnership that leads to professional success.  We deliver transformational education within a culture of integrity and personal accountability.  We design market-responsive programs through collaboration between faculty and industry professionals.  We continuously pursue more effective and innovative ways through which students develop the competencies and confidence required in a complex and changing world.

A history of being ahead of the curve.

West Coast University has entered its centennial year in California.  For 100 years, West Coast University has been educating and preparing adult students to enter the workforce and make a difference.

WCU was originally charted in 1909 as an ophthalmology school and spent a century growing – adding and updating programs – including being one of the first schools to offer Bachelor’s degree programs for working adults in the 1950’s.   In May of 1997, the University was reorganized and new leadership emerged.  Our efforts focused on becoming a leader in health care education and attracting top caliber faculty and staff. WCU designed programs to invigorate and excite students so that they enter the workforce with the skills and the confidence to compete with the best and to enjoy a lifetime membership in the health care community.

West Coast University offers attractive, modern and fully equipped campuses in the cities of Los Angeles, Anaheim, and Ontario.