Westwood College

A bachelor’s degree can mean thousands of dollars more than shorter programs, which is why Westwood College offers accelerated programs either on campus or online that can be completed in three years. There are also diploma and associates degree options for those looking to move into an information technology or business career.



You can learn how to become an automotive technician, a paralegal or one of the 25 programs that the school offers. Technical options include on-the-job training and coursework that enables students to grasp automotive diagnostics and surveying techniques before they graduate.



Campuses

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Westwood College-Atlanta Midtown

Information

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  • Campus Address:
  • 1100 Spring St, Ste. 102, Atlanta, Georgia 30309
  • Type:
  • 4-year, Private for profit
  • Awards offered:
  • Associate, Bachelor,
  • Campus setting:
  • City: Large
  • Campus housing:
  • no
  • Student population:
  • 699 (all undergraduate)

General Information

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  • Carnegie Classification:
  • Associate's--Private For-profit 4-year Primarily Associate's
  • Religious Affiliation:
  • Not applicable
  • Federal Aid:
  • Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).

Enrollment (Fall 2008)

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  • Total enrollment:
  • 699
  • Undergraduate enrollment:
  • 699, 0
  • 699
  • Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment:
  • 699, 0
  • 699
  • Graduate enrollment:
  • 699, 0
  • 699
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Full-time):
  • 80.00, 20
  • 80.00%
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Part-time):
  • 20, 80
  • 20%
  • Undergraduate student gender (Male):
  • 50.00, 50
  • 50.00%
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Female):
  • 50, 50
  • 50%

Undergraduate race/ethnicity

  • American Indian or Alaska Native:
  • 0.00, 100
  • 0.00%
  • Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
  • 1.00, 99
  • 1.00%
  • Black or African American:
  • 73.00, 27
  • 73.00%
  • Hispanic/Latino:
  • 6.00, 94
  • 6.00%
  • White:
  • 11.00, 89
  • 11.00%
  • Two or more races:
  • 8.00, 92
  • 8.00%
  • Race/ethnicity unknown:
  • 8.00, 92
  • 8.00%
  • Non-resident alien:
  • 0.00, 100
  • 0.00%

Undergraduate Student Age

  • 24 and under:
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • 25 and over:
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • Age unknown:
  • 8.00, 92
  • 8.00%

Age data are reported for Fall 2007.

Undergraduate Student Residence

  • In-state:
  • 8.00, 92
  • 8.00%
  • Out-of-state:
  • 8.00, 92
  • 8.00%
  • Foreign countries:
  • 8.00, 92
  • 8.00%
  • Unknown:
  • 8.00, 92
  • 8.00%

Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.

  • Graduate attendance status (Full-time):
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • Graduate attendance status (Part-time):
  • 0, 100
  • 0%

Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)

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Undergraduate academic year prices

Detailed Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
Tuition and fees $14,161 $13,902 $12,405
Books and supplies $1,440 $1,180 $1,370
Living arrangement
Detailed Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
Room and board (Off Campus) $6,473 $6,606 $6,574
Other (Off Campus) $6,220 $5,627 $5,386
Other (Off Campus with Family) $4,043 $3,657 $3,609
Total Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
Off Campus $26,854 $26,135 $24,365
Off Campus with Family $18,204 $17,559 $16,014

Financial Aid

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Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008

  • % of students receiving any financial aid:
  • 100.00, 0
  • 100%
  • % of students receiving grant aid by type:
  • 88.00,69.00,19.00
  • Total grants: 88%
    Federal: 69%
    Institutional: 19%
  • Average amount of grant aid received by type:
  • 2994,3395,1536
  • Total grants: $7,925
    Federal: $3,395
    Institutional: $1,536

Admissions

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  • Undergraduate application fee (2008-2009):
  • 25


Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008 Total Male Female
Number of applicants 407202205
Percent admitted 39%39%40%
Admissions Considerations
  • Secondary school record:
  • Required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc):
  • Required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language):
  • Required

Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates

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First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor s degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • Student retention (Full-time):
  • 38.00, 62
  • 38%
  • Student retention (Part-time):
  • 18.00, 82
  • 18%

Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008

Programs/Majors

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Completions 2007-2008

Business, management, marketing, and related support services

ProgramBachelorAssociate
Business Administration and Management, General1-
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce1-
Category total2-

Communications technologies/technicians and support services

ProgramBachelorAssociate
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects8-
Category total8-

Computer and information sciences and support services

ProgramBachelorAssociate
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design8-
Category total8-

Engineering technologies/technicians

ProgramBachelorAssociate
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician-6
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician-2
Category total-8

Health professions and related clinical sciences

ProgramBachelorAssociate
Medical/Clinical Assistant-3
Category total-3

Security and protective services

ProgramBachelorAssociate
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration0-
Category total--

Visual and performing arts

ProgramBachelorAssociate
Graphic Design01
Interior Design2-
Category total21
Grand total2012

Accreditation

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Institutional Accreditation

Agency Periods of Accreditation Status
Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools2004-07-01-Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission2007-10-12-Pre-Accredited

Westwood College-Northlake

Information

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  • Campus Address:
  • 2309 Parklake Drive NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30345
  • Type:
  • 4-year, Private for profit
  • Awards offered:
  • Associate, Bachelor,
  • Campus setting:
  • Suburb: Large
  • Campus housing:
  • no
  • Student population:
  • 488 (all undergraduate)

General Information

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  • Carnegie Classification:
  • Associate's--Private For-profit 4-year Primarily Associate's
  • Religious Affiliation:
  • Not applicable
  • Federal Aid:
  • Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).

Enrollment (Fall 2008)

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  • Total enrollment:
  • 488
  • Undergraduate enrollment:
  • 488, 0
  • 488
  • Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment:
  • 488, 0
  • 488
  • Graduate enrollment:
  • 488, 0
  • 488
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Full-time):
  • 76.00, 24
  • 76.00%
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Part-time):
  • 24, 76
  • 24%
  • Undergraduate student gender (Male):
  • 48.00, 52
  • 48.00%
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Female):
  • 52, 48
  • 52%

Undergraduate race/ethnicity

  • American Indian or Alaska Native:
  • 0.00, 100
  • 0.00%
  • Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
  • 3.00, 97
  • 3.00%
  • Black or African American:
  • 72.00, 28
  • 72.00%
  • Hispanic/Latino:
  • 4.00, 96
  • 4.00%
  • White:
  • 7.00, 93
  • 7.00%
  • Two or more races:
  • 14.00, 86
  • 14.00%
  • Race/ethnicity unknown:
  • 14.00, 86
  • 14.00%
  • Non-resident alien:
  • 0.00, 100
  • 0.00%

Undergraduate Student Age

  • 24 and under:
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • 25 and over:
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • Age unknown:
  • 14.00, 86
  • 14.00%

Age data are reported for Fall 2007.

Undergraduate Student Residence

  • In-state:
  • 14.00, 86
  • 14.00%
  • Out-of-state:
  • 14.00, 86
  • 14.00%
  • Foreign countries:
  • 14.00, 86
  • 14.00%
  • Unknown:
  • 14.00, 86
  • 14.00%

Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.

  • Graduate attendance status (Full-time):
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • Graduate attendance status (Part-time):
  • 0, 100
  • 0%

Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)

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Undergraduate academic year prices

Detailed Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
Tuition and fees $14,868 $14,392 $12,915
Books and supplies $1,110 $1,147 $1,078
Living arrangement
Detailed Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
Room and board (Off Campus) $6,473 $6,606 $6,584
Other (Off Campus) $6,220 $5,627 $5,386
Other (Off Campus with Family) $4,043 $3,657 $3,609
Total Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
Off Campus $27,561 $26,625 $24,885
Off Campus with Family $18,911 $18,049 $16,524

Financial Aid

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Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008

  • % of students receiving any financial aid:
  • 100.00, 0
  • 100%
  • % of students receiving grant aid by type:
  • 73.00,68.00,5.00
  • Total grants: 73%
    Federal: 68%
    Institutional: 5%
  • Average amount of grant aid received by type:
  • 3276,3428,
  • Total grants: $6,704
    Federal: $3,428

Retention and Graduation Rates

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First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor s degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • Student retention (Full-time):
  • 43.00, 57
  • 43%
  • Student retention (Part-time):
  • 33.00, 67
  • 33%

Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008

Programs/Majors

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Completions 2007-2008

Business, management, marketing, and related support services

ProgramBachelorAssociate
Business Administration and Management, General0-
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce8-
Category total8-

Communications technologies/technicians and support services

ProgramBachelorAssociate
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects4-
Category total4-

Computer and information sciences and support services

ProgramBachelorAssociate
Computer and Information Systems Security1-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications4-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design8-
Category total13-

Engineering technologies/technicians

ProgramBachelorAssociate
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician-9
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician-2
Category total-11

Health professions and related clinical sciences

ProgramBachelorAssociate
Medical/Clinical Assistant-3
Category total-3

Security and protective services

ProgramBachelorAssociate
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration0-
Category total--

Visual and performing arts

ProgramBachelorAssociate
Graphic Design-10
Interior Design2-
Category total210
Grand total2724

Accreditation

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Institutional Accreditation

Agency Periods of Accreditation Status
Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools2004-07-01-Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission2007-10-12-Pre-Accredited