About Us

Our Mission

Westwood College is an institution of higher learning dedicated to providing quality, career-focused undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students with the knowledge, skills and credentials needed to launch, enhance or change careers. The College offers broad access to education and serves a diverse, multicultural body of students in an environment that promotes pride, respect and teamwork. The College's programs are designed to empower students to pursue their individual career goals.

Who We Are

Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Alta College, Inc. (Alta) is the parent organization for Westwood College.  Since its inception, Alta has been a leader in career-focused education, meeting workforce needs for in-demand employment fields. As occupational challenges and opportunities are recognized, Alta develops new programs in cooperation with industry leaders to meet the needs of our students and graduates and of employers, as well.

Westwood College

Westwood College is an institution of higher learning founded in Denver, Colorado in 1953. Today, Westwood has 14 campuses across California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois and Virginia and an online campus.* Westwood offers a unique, hands-on and career-focused curriculum providing three-year Bachelor’s degrees in high-growth fields. We have more than 13,000 students enrolled in one of our degree programs in business, design, technology, industrial services, justice and healthcare. To date, over 24,000 Westwood graduates have transformed their lives by obtaining the skills, tools, experience and connections necessary to achieve meaningful careers.

Introducing the Westwood Employment Pledge

At Westwood College, we’ll provide you the knowledge and credentials you need to start your career. We’re so confident that you’ll receive the right skills to launch your career and get your first job, that if you haven’t found employment within six months of graduation, we’ll help pay your bills. Simple as that. We offer the Westwood Employment Pledge because we stand by our education and we’ll support you on your path to success. Ask Westwood for full details.

Program names, course topics and outcomes may vary by location. Please speak with a Westwood College admissions representative for full program details.

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All Westwood College campuses are nationally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).

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