Providing a quality, values-driven education, UWest is also one of the most affordable private universities in the U.S.
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Students from around the world thrive in a caring, supportive, peaceful, and multicultural campus community. UWest’s small class sizes and attentive educators provide a personalized college experience focused on individual student success. We give away over $1 million in scholarships and financial aid every year!
At a Glance
UWEST’S Mission
Provide a whole-person education in a context informed by buddhist wisdom and values, and facilitate cultural understanding and appreciation between east and west.
Liberal Arts University
Private, Non-Profit
Mission Driven
A learning environment that centers whole-person education, humanistic values, and compassionate service.
Affordable
UWest is among the most affordable private universities in the U.S.
Diverse
UWest students come from over 44 countries and almost every U.S. state.
Career Ready
UWest graduates find rewarding employment in organizations and companies nationwide and around the world.
Values Oriented
Nurturing character, practicing compassion, and creating community.
Personalized
10:1 Student – Faculty Ratio.
Build meaningful relationships inside and outside the classroom.
Accredited
UWest is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WSCUC).
Globally Connected
With sister schools in Taiwan, Australia, the Philippines, and Hong Kong.
Generous
Awarding more than one million dollars in scholarships annually.
Liberal Arts University
Private, Non-Profit
Values Oriented
Nurturing character, practicing compassion, and creating community.
Mission Driven
A learning environment that centers whole-person education, humanistic values, and compassionate service.
Personalized
10:1 Student – Faculty Ratio.
Build meaningful relationships inside and outside the classroom.
Affordable
UWest is among the most affordable private universities in the U.S.
Accredited
UWest is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WSCUC).
Diverse
UWest students come from over 44 countries and almost every U.S. state.
Globally Connected
With sister schools in Taiwan, Australia, the Philippines, and Hong Kong.
Career Ready
UWest graduates find rewarding employment in organizations and companies nationwide and around the world.
Generous
Awarding more than one million dollars in scholarships annually.