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United Education Institute-West Covina

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 25 to 1
Students retention rate 70%
On-time graduation rate 21%

Located in West Covina, California, United Education Institute-West Covina is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of United Education Institute-West Covina is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

United Education Institute-West Covina is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at United Education Institute-West Covina is reported to be 21%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 69%.

The retention rate of students at United Education Institute-West Covina is 70% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in California is 85%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at United Education Institute-West Covina do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at United Education Institute-West Covina are Medical/Clinical Assistant, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Dental Assisting/Assistant, Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at United Education Institute-West Covina was $26,661. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

United Education Institute-West Covina net price calculator

$26,661

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in California and nationwide.

California's average $10,382
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of United Education Institute-West Covina for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $26,661 $783 (3%) $26,591 $27,010 $28,029 $30,813 $30,480
2021 $27,444 $1,817 (7%) $27,043 $26,768 $28,200 $30,544
2020 $25,627 $552 (2%) $25,466 $25,236 $27,919 $29,818 $29,818
2019 $26,179 $2,434 (10%) $25,870 $26,302 $30,289 $30,289
2018 $23,745 $292 (1%) $23,738 $23,644 $25,489 $27,916
2017 $23,453 $1,593 (7%) $23,355 $23,349 $24,420
2016 $21,860 $2,266 (9%) $21,743 $21,586 $23,762
2015 $24,126 $4,134 (21%) $23,417 $23,983 $25,836 $26,983
2014 $19,992 -- $20,028 $19,319 $20,857

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by United Education Institute-West Covina during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at United Education Institute-West Covina received on average $5,054 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,054
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 646 91% $4,153 $2,682,780
Other Federal Grant 646 91% $5,102 $3,296,180
State Grant/Scholarships 4 1% $1,242 $4,968
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 120 17% $749 $89,924
Total Grant & Scholarships 671 95% $5,054 $3,391,072

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 95% of freshman students at United Education Institute-West Covina received $7,397 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,397
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 672 95% $7,397 $4,970,607
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 672 95% $7,397 $4,970,607

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

NO DATA

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$9,443
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at United Education Institute-West Covina sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 249

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 125 students

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 57 students

Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

Undergraduate Certificate 39 students

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 28 students

Construction Trades

Total number of students graduated under this category 144

Electrician

Undergraduate Certificate 144 students

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 116

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 78 students

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 38 students

Business

Total number of students graduated under this category 30

General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

Undergraduate Certificate 30 students

Law Enforcement and Firefighting

Total number of students graduated under this category 19

Security and Loss Prevention Services

Undergraduate Certificate 19 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 416 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 89 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 269 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

64.7%

Dropout Rate

Out of 416 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 136 students dropped out of the school.

32.7%

Transferred Out

Out of 416 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 5 students transferred out of the school.

1.2%

Still Enrolled

From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 6 students are still enrolled in the school.

1.4%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

High

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at United Education Institute-West Covina is slightly skewed towards men students, with 53.1% of undergraduate students being men and 46.9% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 1,182, with 554 women and 628 men.

  • men 53.1% 628 students
  • women 46.9% 554 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 21% 243 students
  • 20-21 19% 228 students
  • 22-24 18% 218 students
  • 25-29 16% 195 students
  • 30-34 9% 101 students
  • 40-49 7% 81 students
  • 35-39 6% 68 students
  • 50-64 2% 27 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

United Education Institute-West Covina provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

United Education Institute-West Covina offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families