Argosy University-Twin Cities

www.argosy.edu/twincities

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    2018 Undergraduate Tuition
    $13,344
    2018 Average Net Price
    $17,989
    After Financial Aid
    2015 Default Rate
    15.6%
    on Student Loans
    2017 Enrolled Students
    1,346
    23% Full-Time

    About

    Argosy University-Twin Cities is a higher education institution located in Dakota County, MN. In 2018, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Argosy University-Twin Cities were Veterinary Technician & Veterinary Assistant (92 degrees awarded), Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (56 degrees), and Dental Hygiene (37 degrees).

    In 2018, 389 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Argosy University-Twin Cities. 81% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 19% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (314 degrees), 8.49 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (37 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Argosy University-Twin Cities is $13,344, which is $−10,656 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

    In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Argosy University-Twin Cities was 15.6%, corresponding to 3079 out of the 19,780 total borrowers.

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    Costs

    In 2018, the median undergraduate tuition at Argosy University-Twin Cities is $13,344.

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,989.

    In 2018, 64% of undergraduate students attending Argosy University-Twin Cities received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $13,344
    2018 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2018, the cost of tuition at Argosy University-Twin Cities was $13,344.

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    Average Net Price

    $17,989
    2018 Value
    3.67%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2018 Argosy University-Twin Cities had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,989. Between 2017 and 2018, the average net price of Argosy University-Twin Cities grew by 3.67%.

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    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.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $6,328
    Room and Board
    $1,500
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Argosy University-Twin Cities was of $6,328 in 2018. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.768% between 2017 and 2018.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    64%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    72%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    64% of undergraduate students at Argosy University-Twin Cities received financial aid through grants or loans in 2018. This represents a decline of 8.57% with respect to 2017, when 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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.

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    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.
    15.6%
    2015 Default Rate
    3079
    Number of Defaults

    In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Argosy University-Twin Cities was 15.6%, which represents 3079 out of the 19780 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.

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    Enrollment

    Argosy University-Twin Cities had a total enrollment of 1,346 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Argosy University-Twin Cities is 309 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,037. This means that 23% of students enrolled at Argosy University-Twin Cities are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Argosy University-Twin Cities, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74.8% White, 10.7% Black or African American, 6.32% Asian, 5.65% Hispanic or Latino, 0.371% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.223% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Argosy University-Twin Cities in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (66.7%), followed by White Male (11.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.34%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (65.3%), followed by White Male (14.6%) and Black or African American Female (5.56%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    23%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Argosy University-Twin Cities in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,346 students. The full-time enrollment at Argosy University-Twin Cities is 309 and the part-time enrollment is 1,037. This means that 23% of students enrolled at Argosy University-Twin Cities are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    57%
    2017 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 Argosy University-Twin Cities was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Argosy University-Twin Cities had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)
    1. White
      1,007 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      144 enrolled students
    3. Asian
      85 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Argosy University-Twin Cities is 74.8% White, 10.7% Black or African American, 6.32% Asian, 5.65% Hispanic or Latino, 0.371% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.223% 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 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% 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, 10 students (0.743%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2018, 241 more women than men received degrees from Argosy University-Twin Cities. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Argosy University-Twin Cities is white (314 degrees awarded). There were 8.49 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (37 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Argosy University-Twin Cities is Veterinary Technician & Veterinary Assistant (92 degrees awarded), followed by Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (56 degrees) and Dental Hygiene (37 degrees).

    In 2018,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Argosy University-Twin Cities, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (316 degrees awarded), Psychology (39 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (5 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Registered nurses
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Argosy University-Twin Cities are Registered nurses (1,653,164 people), Accountants & auditors (1,061,081 people), Other managers (947,016 people), Financial managers (567,528 people), and Chief executives & legislators (464,689 people).

    The most specialized majors at Argosy University-Twin Cities in 2018 are Health (316 degrees awarded), Psychology (39 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (5 degrees), Business (23 degrees), and Protective Services (3 degrees) (as of 2018).

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    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 Argosy University-Twin Cities are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

    The most specialized majors at Argosy University-Twin Cities are Health (316 degrees awarded), Psychology (39 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (5 degrees), Business (23 degrees), and Protective Services (3 degrees) (as of 2018).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Argosy University-Twin Cities are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,171,208 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,209,917 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (696,511 people), Computer Systems Design (676,712 people), and Outpatient care centers (608,182 people).

    The most specialized majors at Argosy University-Twin Cities are Health (316 degrees awarded), Psychology (39 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (5 degrees), Business (23 degrees), and Protective Services (3 degrees) (as of 2018).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Argosy University-Twin Cities.
    Most Common (2018)
    1. Veterinary Technician & Veterinary Assistant
      92 degrees awarded
    2. Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician
      56 degrees awarded
    3. Dental Hygiene
      37 degrees awarded

    In 2018, the most common associates degree concentration at Argosy University-Twin Cities was Veterinary Technician & Veterinary Assistant with 92 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    74
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2018
    315
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2018

    In 2018, 74 degrees were awarded to men at Argosy University-Twin Cities, which is 0.235 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (315).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2018, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Argosy University-Twin Cities in Clinical Psychology, which is 0.818 times less than the 11 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2018, 83 degrees were awarded to men at Argosy University-Twin Cities in Veterinary Technician & Veterinary Assistant, which is 9.22 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    7%
    100% Completion Time
    7%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2018, 7% of students graduating from Argosy University-Twin Cities completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 7% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 7% within 200%.

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    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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)
    1. White
      314 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      37 degrees awarded
    3. Asian
      21 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Argosy University-Twin Cities is white (314 degrees awarded). There were 8.49 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (37 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)
    1. White Female
      404 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      343 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      339 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Argosy University-Twin Cities is white female (404 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (343 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2017, Argosy University-Twin Cities had a total salary expenditure of 17.9M. Argosy University-Twin Cities employs 19 Instructors, 4 Assistant professors and 3 Associate professors. Most academics at Argosy University-Twin Cities are Female Instructor (16), Male Instructor (3), and Female Assistant professor (3).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Argosy University-Twin Cities are: Management, with 26 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 22 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 5 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $7.51M
    2017 Salaries
    7.15%
    decline from 2016

    In 2017, Argosy University-Twin Cities paid a median of $7.51M in salaries, which represents 42% of their overall expenditure ($17.9M) and a 7.15% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.43% decline between 2015 and 2016, and a 5.81% decline between 2014 and 2015.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $1.82M
    Instructional Salaries
    27
    Number of Employees

    In 2017, Argosy University-Twin Cities paid a total of $1.82M to 27 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.2% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Argosy University-Twin Cities were Management with 26 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 22 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 5 employees.

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