University of the West

University of the West is on a 10-acre campus in the suburban setting of Rosemead, California, not far from Los Angeles and Pasadena and Long Beach.

University of the West Student Activities

Interested in Greek life? University of the West does not have fraternities or sororities.

University of the West has the Buddhawest Club. In fact, more students participate in the Buddhawest Club than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of the West include Music Club, Explorer Club, Badminton Club and Chaplaincy Club.

The University of the West community comes together each year for Opening BBQ and Christmas Holiday Celebration.

Does University of the West Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of the West.

University of the West offers housing for students. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most University of the West students live off campus. In 2022, 36% of undergrads at University of the West lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 64% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of the West. There are 184 spots available in on-campus housing for all 106 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 56 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 32% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of the West offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of the West Athletics

University of the West does not have any athletic programs or the school has not reported any information on their athletic teams.

Safety at University of the West

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of the West is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The University of the West campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to University of the West

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of the West, take CA -60, I-10, I-605 to Rosemead, CA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Los Angeles International airport.

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