Founded in 1993, it offers bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees, as well as certificate programs and continuing education courses.

Westcliff University's retention rate for first-time bachelor's degree-seeking students was 74%, comparable to the national average of 76%.

[9] Westcliff University established the Social Responsibility Committee in 2022 to collaborate with local nonprofits.

[10] Westcliff University is designated as a Military Friendly School, offering programs to support veterans and active-duty service members (e.g., Yellow Ribbon Program, credit for military training, and dedicated support point of contact).

Their membership in the Department of Defense Voluntary Educational Partnership Memorandum of Understanding further emphasizes their commitment to the military community.

Men's sports include baseball, basketball, volleyball, soccer, wrestling, surf and water polo, while women's sports include softball, basketball, volleyball, soccer, wrestling, cheer and surf.