“Private Buddhist university in Rosemead, California offering the only Buddhist-focused MFT curriculum.”
University of the West is a private Buddhist-affiliated university in Rosemead, California, founded in 1990 by Hsing Yun of the Fo Guang Shan order. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in psychology, business, and religious studies, informed by Humanistic Buddhism.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$15,446
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
The only Buddhist-focused MFT curriculum in the United States.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $15,446
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
