Amridge University

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,000

0% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$16,602

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

12.9%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

775

39.7% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

25%

1 Graduates

About

Amridge University is a higher education institution located in Montgomery County, AL. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Amridge University were Biblical Studies (9 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (7 degrees), and General Human Development & Family Studies (5 degrees).

In 2020, 129 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Amridge University. 64.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (79 degrees), 1.88 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (42 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Amridge University is $9,000, which is $−13,530 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Amridge University is $9,000, which is $−13,530 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,602.

In 2020, 90% of undergraduate students attending Amridge University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$9,000

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Amridge University was $9,000. The cost of tuition at Amridge University is $−13,530 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

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

Average Net Price

$16,602

2020 Value

325%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Amridge University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,602. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Amridge University grew by 325%.

This chart compares the average net price of Amridge 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

$19,200

Room and Board

$3,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Amridge University was of $19,200 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $3,000. The cost of room and board increased by 100% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies increased by 100% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at Amridge University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 21.6% with respect to 2019, when 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Amridge 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.

12.9%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Amridge University was 12.9%, which represents 41 out of the 317 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

Amridge University has a total enrollment of 775 students. The full-time enrollment at Amridge University is 308 students and the part-time enrollment is 467. This means that 39.7% of students enrolled at Amridge University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Amridge University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57.2% Black or African American, 35.5% White, 3.23% Hispanic or Latino, 1.03% Asian, 0.387% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.258% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Amridge University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (57.6%), followed by White Female (14%) and Black or African American Male (13.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (34.6%), followed by Black or African American Female (28.7%) and White Female (15.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

39.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Amridge University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 775 students. The full-time enrollment at Amridge University is 308 and the part-time enrollment is 467. This means that 39.7% of students enrolled at Amridge University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.8% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

50%

2020 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 Amridge University was 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), Amridge University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
443
White
275
Hispanic or Latino
25

The enrolled student population at Amridge University is 57.2% Black or African American, 35.5% White, 3.23% Hispanic or Latino, 1.03% Asian, 0.387% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.258% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0% Two or More Races. 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 52.6% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2020, 37 more women than men received degrees from Amridge University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Amridge University is black or african american (79 degrees awarded). There were 1.88 times more black or african american graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (42 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Amridge University is Biblical Studies (9 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (7 degrees) and General Human Development & Family Studies (5 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Amridge University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (23 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (34 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (8 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Amridge University are Accountants & auditors (1,027,960 people), Other managers (642,678 people), Financial managers (444,918 people), Chief executives & legislators (340,105 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (274,567 people).

The most specialized majors at Amridge University are Theology (23 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (34 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (8 degrees), Business (53 degrees), and Protective Services (4 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Amridge University are Physicians, Aerospace engineers, Surgeons, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

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 Amridge University are Elementary & secondary schools (564,975 people), Banking & related activities (478,769 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (453,980 people), Computer Systems Design (432,777 people), and Insurance carriers (408,395 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common

Biblical Studies
9 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
7 degree-majorss awarded
General Human Development & Family Studies
5 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Amridge University was Biblical Studies with 9 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 46 degrees were awarded to men at Amridge University, which is 0.554 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (83).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Amridge University in Biblical Studies, which is 5.5 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 17 degrees were awarded to women at Amridge University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 8.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

40%

100% Completion Time

40%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 40% of students graduating from Amridge University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% 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.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Amridge University is Male and White (50% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
79 degrees awarded
White
42 degrees awarded
Unknown
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Amridge University is black or african american (79 degrees awarded). There were 1.88 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (42 degrees).

3.1% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

Black or African American Female
61 degrees awarded
White Male
22 degrees awarded
White Female
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Amridge University is black or african american female (61 degrees awarded). There were 2.77 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (22 degrees).

Operations

Amridge University has an endowment valued at nearly $175k, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $23.1k (13.2%), compared to the 3.19% average return ($1.26M on $39.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2020, Amridge University had a total salary expenditure of $6.99M. Amridge University employs 13 Professors, 8 Associate professors, and 6 Assistant professors. Most academics at Amridge University are Male Professors (11), Male Associate professors(7), and Male Assistant professors (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Amridge University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 10 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 8 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 7 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$175k

2020 Endowment

0.00744%

growth from 2019

Amridge University has an endowment valued at about $175k, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Amridge University grew 0.00744% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $39.4M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Amridge University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$22.3k - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Amridge University received $22.3k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$4.12M

2020 Salaries

0.0582%

decline from 2019

In 2020, Amridge University paid a median of $4.12M in salaries, which represents 58.9% of their overall expenditure ($6.99M) and a 0.0582% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.55% growth from 2018 and a 6.44% decline from 2017.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.6M (40.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.86M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, Amridge University paid a total of $1.86M to 35 employees working as instructors, which represents 45.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.8%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

13 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

10 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Amridge University were Professor with 13 employees; Associate professor with 8 employees; and Associate professor with 6 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Amridge University were Office and Administrative Support with 10 employees; Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 8 employees; and Business and Financial Operations with 7 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Amridge University was Male Professor with 11 employees, Male Associate professor with 7 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 4 employees.

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

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