Westwood College of Technology is committed to providing efective career-oriented technical education that prepares students for a successful start in their chosen field. This is measured by high level of student satisfaction, high completion statistics, high job placement statistics and growth in student enrollment.
The college is committed to providing a positive and cooperative environment that promotes respect, pride, and teamwork among staff and students. This is measured by a high level of student satisfaction, staff surveys identifying satisfaction and to what extent job positions are considered challenging and having the potential for creativity and personal growth, and high completion statistics.
Westwood College offers over 18 Associate and Bachelor Degree programs in business, criminal justice, gaming, fashion, computers & information technology, and design as well as degree, diploma, and certificate programs in health care, industrial services, and aviation maintenance.
Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Alta College, Inc. (Alta) is the parent company of a system of higher education institutions that include, Westwood College, Redstone College and Westwood College Online. There are over 12,000 students currently enrolled in its programs. It operates 19 campuses in California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Texas and Virginia as well as Westwood College Online - a part of Westwood College - Denver North.
Westwood College's various locations are nationally accredited by either the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Schools of Technology (ACCSCT) or the Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). All of Westwood College's locations have regional accreditation thus many regionally accredited schools are willing to accept their credits in transfer or recognize their degrees for entry into graduate programs. In 2007, all Westwood College locations, including Westwood College Online, were granted candidate status by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of College and Schools.
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Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 11,060 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 100 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,790 | 54% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,000 | 1% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 7,774 | 89% | |
Any Aid: |
94% |
