Strayer University-Virginia

www.strayer.edu/virginia/arlington

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,725

3.04% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$14,963

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.00446%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

2,382

19.4% Full-Time

About

Strayer University-Virginia is a higher education institution located in Arlington County, VA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Strayer University-Virginia were General Business (295 degrees awarded), Information Technology (116 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (54 degrees).

In 2023, 927 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Strayer University-Virginia. 62.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (463 degrees), 1.87 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (248 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Strayer University-Virginia is $13,725, which is $−10,850 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Strayer University-Virginia was 0.00446%, corresponding to 1 out of the 22,446 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Strayer University-Virginia is $13,725, which is $10,850 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,963.

In 2023, 73% of undergraduate students attending Strayer University-Virginia received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 11% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,725

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Strayer University-Virginia was $13,725. The cost of tuition at Strayer University-Virginia is $−10,850 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$14,963

2023 Value

In 2023 Strayer University-Virginia had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,963.

This chart compares the average net price of Strayer University-Virginia (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

$8,613

Room and Board

$675

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Strayer University-Virginia was of $8,613 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.78% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $675. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 50% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

11%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at Strayer University-Virginia received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.35% with respect to 2022, when 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Strayer University-Virginia (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.

0.00446%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Strayer University-Virginia was 0.00446%, which represents 1 out of the 22446 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

Strayer University-Virginia had a total enrollment of 2,382 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Strayer University-Virginia is 462 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,920. This means that 19.4% of students enrolled at Strayer University-Virginia are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Strayer University-Virginia, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54.5% Black or African American, 23.8% White, 9.24% Hispanic or Latino, 4.7% Two or More Races, 4.24% Asian, 0.504% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.336% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Strayer University-Virginia in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (22.7%), followed by Black or African American Male (21.5%) and Black or African American Female (18.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (38.7%), followed by Black or African American Male (12.2%) and White Female (8.82%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

19.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Strayer University-Virginia in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,382 students. The full-time enrollment at Strayer University-Virginia is 462 and the part-time enrollment is 1,920. This means that 19.4% of students enrolled at Strayer University-Virginia are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

50%

2023 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 Strayer University-Virginia was 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Strayer University-Virginia had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
1,299 enrolled students
White
566 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
220 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Strayer University-Virginia is 54.5% Black or African American, 23.8% White, 9.24% Hispanic or Latino, 4.7% Two or More Races, 4.24% Asian, 0.504% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.336% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 40 students (1.68%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 225 more women than men received degrees from Strayer University-Virginia. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Strayer University-Virginia is black or african american (463 degrees awarded). There were 1.87 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (248 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Strayer University-Virginia is General Business (295 degrees awarded), followed by Information Technology (116 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (54 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Strayer University-Virginia, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Business (642 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (190 degrees), and Protective Services (54 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 Strayer University-Virginia are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,641,566 people), Accountants & auditors (1,057,133 people), Other managers (921,485 people), Software developers (739,998 people), and Secondary school teachers (556,923 people).

The most specialized majors at Strayer University-Virginia in 2023 are Business (642 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (190 degrees), Protective Services (54 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (12 degrees), and Education (10 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Strayer University-Virginia are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at Strayer University-Virginia are Business (642 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (190 degrees), Protective Services (54 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (12 degrees), and Education (10 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Strayer University-Virginia are Elementary & secondary schools (3,206,606 people), Computer Systems Design (1,074,111 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (622,483 people), Banking & related activities (571,879 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (552,715 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

General Business
295 degrees awarded
Information Technology
116 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
54 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Strayer University-Virginia was General Business with 295 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

351

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

576

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 351 degrees were awarded to men at Strayer University-Virginia, which is 0.609 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (576).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 106 degrees were awarded to men at Strayer University-Virginia in General Business, which is 0.369 times less than the 287 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 287 degrees were awarded to men at Strayer University-Virginia in General Business, which is 2.71 times more than the 106 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

18%

100% Completion Time

23%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 18% of students graduating from Strayer University-Virginia completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 23% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 27% 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.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (0%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Strayer University-Virginia is Male and White (0% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, NaNM% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
463 degrees awarded
White
248 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
78 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Strayer University-Virginia is black or african american (463 degrees awarded). There were 1.87 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (248 degrees).

2.48% of degree recipients (23 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
317 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
146 degrees awarded
White Female
133 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Strayer University-Virginia is black or african american female (317 degrees awarded). There were 2.17 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (146 degrees).

Operations

Strayer University-Virginia employs 11 No academic ranks. Most academics at Strayer University-Virginia are Male No academic rank (7), and Female No academic rank (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Strayer University-Virginia are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 39 employees, Sales and related, with 27 employees, and Management with 26 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$16.5M

2020 Salaries

1.71%

decline from 2019

In 2020, Strayer University-Virginia paid a median of $16.5M in salaries, a 1.71% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 14.4% decline between 2018 and 2019, and a 56% growth between 2017 and 2018.

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

Instructional Salaries

$781k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2019, Strayer University-Virginia paid a total of $781k to 11 employees working as instructors, which represents 4.65% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

11 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

39 Employees

In 2019, the most common positions for instructional staff at Strayer University-Virginia was No academic rank with 11 employees.

In 2019, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Strayer University-Virginia were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 39 employees, Sales and related with 27 employees, and Management with 26 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2019)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2019, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Strayer University-Virginia was Male No academic rank with 7 employees, and Female No academic rank with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Strayer University-Virginia.

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