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California Western School of Law

San Diego, CA·Private·https://www.cwsl.edu/

Campus Identity

Beach TownPhD Programs

California Western School of Law is a private nonprofit university in San Diego, CA. The campus sits in a beach town, just 3 miles from the ocean. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 86/100 (Pretty Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

At a Glance

California Western School of Law is a private nonprofit university in San Diego, CA. The campus sits in a beach town, just 3 miles from the ocean. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 86/100 (Pretty Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

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Campus Lifestyle

California Western School of Law is a under 1,000, urban school. The campus is 3 miles from Coronado Beach, CA and 104 miles from Snow Valley Mountain Resort.

School Size & Setting

Under 1,000

Urban setting

Beach Access

3 miles

Coronado Beach, CA

Weather

Hot Climate

63°F avg school-year

Nearby Ski Resorts

California Western School of Law students have access to 3 ski resorts within driving distance. The closest is Snow Valley Mountain Resort, 104 miles away with 12 lifts and 240 skiable acres. All are within 106 miles of campus.

104 mi away
240 skiable acres12 lifts
106 mi away
240 skiable acres10 lifts
106 mi away
198 skiable acres8 lifts

Beach Town

Students at California Western School of Law are 3 miles from Coronado Beach, CA, putting the coast within easy reach any day of the week.

Coronado Beach, CA

Ocean access within 2.8 miles

3 mi away

Average Monthly Temperature

1991–2020 Climate Normals · San Diego, CA

San Diego has a mild climate, with winters averaging 58°F in Dec and summers peaking around 72°F in Aug.

58°Jan59°Feb61°Mar63°Apr65°May67°Jun71°Jul72°Aug72°Sep68°Oct63°Nov58°Dec

Station: SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL Airport · Source: NOAA NCEI

On Campus Safety Score

2021–2023 U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security data normalized per 1,000 students

California Western School of Law in CA earns a composite safety score of 86/100, rated Pretty Safe among U.S. colleges.

86/100
Pretty Safe
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100/100
Personal
assault, rape, stalking, dating and domestic violence
52/100
Property
burglary, vehicle theft, arson
100/100
Party Scene
drug, alcohol & weapons enforcement

On Campus Safety data from the U.S. Dept. of Education Clery Act Database, normalized per 1,000 enrolled students. Higher scores indicate a safer environment. Review detailed data on the U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security website.

Cost Breakdown

2024-25 academic year. Tuition: College Scorecard. Fees and room & board: IPEDS/NCES.

Fields of Study

2 programs offered

Most Popular Programs

LawProfessional
179 grads/yr$100,889
Legal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesMaster's
97 grads/yr

Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.

Law
Professional179 grads$100,889
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies
Master's97 grads

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect graduates working and not enrolled full-time. Data suppressed (shown as —) for programs with fewer than 30 graduates. Most recent available year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is California Western School of Law located?

California Western School of Law is located in San Diego, CA. The main campus address is 225 Cedar St, San Diego, CA. It is a private institution offering 4-year degree programs.

Is California Western School of Law the right fit for me?

Whether California Western School of Law is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions requirements, cost and financial aid, campus culture in San Diego, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh California Western School of Law against similar schools side-by-side.

Tuition: College Scorecard (2024-25). Fees, room & board, and other data: IPEDS/NCES 2024. Always verify with California Western School of Law directly for the most current information.

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Quick Facts

Type
Private
Location
San Diego, CA
Size
Under 1,000
Degrees Offered
Doctoral
School Year Weather
Hot · 63°F avg
On Campus Safety Score
86/100
Nearest Airport
San Diego, CA (SAN) · 2 mialso NZY (3 mi), NKX (10 mi)

Location

San Diego, CA

Data Sources: Admissions, cost, and enrollment data sourced from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) (NCES, 2024 survey year). Fields of Study data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. On Campus Safety Score computed from Clery Act data (U.S. Dept. of Education, 3-year average normalized per 1,000 students). Data may not reflect most recent changes. Always verify with the institution directly.