Ashford University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,240

7.83% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$25,104

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0159%

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

34,190

79.8% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

9.27%

271 Graduates

About

Ashford University is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Ashford University were General Business Administration & Management (725 degrees awarded), Early Childhood Education & Teaching (660 degrees), and Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (551 degrees).

In 2022, 9,522 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Ashford University. 67.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (4,131 degrees), 1.51 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2,740 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Ashford University is $12,240, which is $−11,756 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Ashford University was 0.0159%, corresponding to 3 out of the 18875 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Ashford University is $12,240, which is $11,756 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,104.

In 2022, 92% of undergraduate students attending Ashford University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,240

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Ashford University was $12,240. The cost of tuition at Ashford University is $−11,756 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Ashford University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$25,104

2022 Value

6.44%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Ashford University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,104. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Ashford University grew by 6.44%.

This chart compares the average net price of Ashford University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,724

Room and Board

$1,235

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Ashford University was of $8,724 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 9.65% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,235. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Ashford University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

37%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at Ashford University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 3.37% with respect to 2021, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Ashford University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0159%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Ashford University was 0.0159%, which represents 3 out of the 18875 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Ashford University had a total enrollment of 34,190 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Ashford University is 27,272 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,918. This means that 79.8% of students enrolled at Ashford University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Ashford University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 40.7% White, 29% Black or African American, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, 4.11% Two or More Races, 3.19% Asian, 1.02% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.755% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Ashford University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (24.9%), followed by Black or African American Female (20%) and White Male (16.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (25%), followed by Black or African American Female (23.7%) and White Male (13.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

79.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Ashford University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 34,190 students. The full-time enrollment at Ashford University is 27,272 and the part-time enrollment is 6,918. This means that 79.8% of students enrolled at Ashford University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Ashford University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

30%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Ashford University was 30%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Ashford University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Ashford University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
13,925 enrolled students
Black or African American
9,911 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
6,635 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Ashford University is 40.7% White, 29% Black or African American, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, 4.11% Two or More Races, 3.19% Asian, 1.02% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.755% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 565 students (1.65%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 3,310 more women than men received degrees from Ashford University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Ashford University is white (4,131 degrees awarded). There were 1.51 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2740 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Ashford University is General Business Administration & Management (725 degrees awarded), followed by Early Childhood Education & Teaching (660 degrees) and Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (551 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Ashford University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Business (4,280 degrees awarded), Library Science (35 degrees), and Education (1,527 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ashford University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,787,376 people), Accountants & auditors (1,071,484 people), Other managers (845,504 people), Secondary school teachers (525,842 people), and Financial managers (525,240 people).

The most specialized majors at Ashford University in 2022 are Business (4,280 degrees awarded), Library Science (35 degrees), Education (1,527 degrees), Psychology (823 degrees), and Protective Services (568 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ashford University are Surgeons, Physicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Ashford University are Business (4,280 degrees awarded), Library Science (35 degrees), Education (1,527 degrees), Psychology (823 degrees), and Protective Services (568 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ashford University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,406,355 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (673,543 people), Computer Systems Design (585,495 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (567,071 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (566,763 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Ashford University.

Most Common (2022)

General Business Administration & Management
725 degrees awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
660 degrees awarded
Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
551 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Ashford University was General Business Administration & Management with 725 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Ashford University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

3,106

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

6,416

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 3,106 degrees were awarded to men at Ashford University, which is 0.484 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (6,416).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Ashford University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 609 degrees were awarded to men at Ashford University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.782 times less than the 779 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 836 degrees were awarded to men at Ashford University in Early Childhood Education & Teaching, which is 33.4 times more than the 25 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 0% of students graduating from Ashford University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 8% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 9% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (22.2%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Ashford University is Male and Asian (22.2% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
4,131 degrees awarded
Black or African American
2,740 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,609 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Ashford University is white (4,131 degrees awarded). There were 1.51 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2740 degrees).

2.38% of degree recipients (227 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
2,629 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
2,049 degrees awarded
White Male
1,502 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Ashford University is white female (2,629 degrees awarded). There were 1.28 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (2049 degrees).

Operations

Ashford University employs 49 Assistant professors, 41 Associate professors and 29 Professors. Most academics at Ashford University are Female Assistant professor (34), Female Associate professor (26), and Female Professor (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ashford University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 511 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 270 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 158 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$54.7M

2022 Salaries

6.1%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Ashford University paid a median of $54.7M in salaries, a 6.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 51.7% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 9.74% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$11.2M

Instructional Salaries

122

Number of Employees

In 2022, Ashford University paid a total of $11.2M to 122 employees working as instructors, which represents 20.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

49 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

511 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Ashford University were Assistant professor with 49 employees, Associate professor with 41 employees, and Professor with 29 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ashford University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 511 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 270 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 158 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Ashford University was Female Assistant professor with 34 employees, Female Associate professor with 26 employees, and Female Professor with 17 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Ashford University.

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