Hodges University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,000

5.04% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$18,083

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2019 Acceptance Rate

61.2%

214 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

443

64.1% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

13.3%

4 Graduates

About

Hodges University is a higher education institution located in Lee County, FL. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Hodges University were General Studies (22 degrees awarded), Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications (7 degrees), and Physical Therapy Technician (6 degrees).

In 2022, 200 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Hodges University. 64% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (103 degrees), 1.75 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (59 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Hodges University is $15,000, which is $−8,996 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Hodges University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 554 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Hodges University is $15,000, which is $8,996 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 $18,083.

In 2022, 64% of undergraduate students attending Hodges University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,000

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Hodges University was $15,000. The cost of tuition at Hodges University is $−8,996 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

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

Average Net Price

$18,083

2022 Value

9.71%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Hodges University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,083. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Hodges University grew by 9.71%.

This chart compares the average net price of Hodges 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

$12,000

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Hodges University was of $12,000 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 4.82% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies increased by 20% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

64% of undergraduate students at Hodges University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 5.88% with respect to 2021, when 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Hodges 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Hodges University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 554 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.

Admissions

Hodges University received 214 undergraduate applications in 2019, which represents a 26.2% annual growth. Out of those 214 applicants, 131 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 61.2% acceptance rate.

There were 443 students enrolled at Hodges University in 2022.

Hodges University has an overall enrollment yield of 55%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

61.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2019

131

Accepted Out of 214

In 2019, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Hodges University was 61.2% (131 admissions from 214 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2018, which was 76.6%. Between 2018 and 2019, the number of applicants declined by 26.2%, while admissions declined by 41%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Hodges University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Hodges University had a total enrollment of 443 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Hodges University is 284 students and the part-time enrollment is 159. This means that 64.1% of students enrolled at Hodges University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Hodges University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 35% Hispanic or Latino, 34.3% White, 14.2% Black or African American, 1.58% Asian, 0.226% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.226% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Hodges University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (27.4%), followed by White Female (19.2%) and White Male (12.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (17.1%) and Black or African American Female (9.21%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

64.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Hodges University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 443 students. The full-time enrollment at Hodges University is 284 and the part-time enrollment is 159. This means that 64.1% of students enrolled at Hodges 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 Hodges University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

29%

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 Hodges University was 29%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Hodges University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
155 enrolled students
White
152 enrolled students
Black or African American
63 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Hodges University is 35% Hispanic or Latino, 34.3% White, 14.2% Black or African American, 1.58% Asian, 0.226% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.226% 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 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2022, 56 more women than men received degrees from Hodges University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Hodges University is white (103 degrees awarded). There were 1.75 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (59 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Hodges University is General Studies (22 degrees awarded), followed by Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications (7 degrees) and Physical Therapy Technician (6 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Hodges University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (18 degrees awarded), Psychology (20 degrees), and Health (68 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 Hodges University are Registered nurses (1,480,872 people), Software developers (574,231 people), Other managers (284,745 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (216,507 people), and Medical & health services managers (206,432 people).

The most specialized majors at Hodges University in 2022 are Legal (18 degrees awarded), Psychology (20 degrees), Health (68 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (18 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (8 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 Hodges University are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Financial examiners

The most specialized majors at Hodges University are Legal (18 degrees awarded), Psychology (20 degrees), Health (68 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (18 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (8 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 Hodges University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,784,191 people), Elementary & secondary schools (698,644 people), Computer Systems Design (664,225 people), Outpatient care centers (418,295 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (406,837 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2022)

Applied Psychology
20 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
13 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
12 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Hodges University was Applied Psychology with 20 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

128

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 72 degrees were awarded to men at Hodges University, which is 0.563 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (128).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 21 degrees were awarded to men at Hodges University in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic), which is 21 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 19 degrees were awarded to men at Hodges University in Applied Psychology, which is 19 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

19%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 14% of students graduating from Hodges University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 19% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 22% 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 (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Hodges University is Male and White (66.7% 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
103 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
59 degrees awarded
Black or African American
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Hodges University is white (103 degrees awarded). There were 1.75 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (59 degrees).

1.5% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
57 degrees awarded
White Male
46 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
45 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Hodges University is white female (57 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (46 degrees).

Operations

Hodges University has an endowment valued at nearly $2.92M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −702k (−24%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Hodges University had a total salary expenditure of 20M. Hodges University employs 20 No academic ranks. Most academics at Hodges University are Female No academic rank (12), and Male No academic rank (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hodges University are: Management, with 31 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 14 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 9 employees.

Endowment

$2.92M

2022 Endowment

1.5%

decline from 2021

Hodges University has an endowment valued at about $2.92M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Hodges University declined 1.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $43.7M 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 Hodges 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.

Salary Expenditure

$6.95M

2022 Salaries

1.09%

decline from 2021

In 2022, Hodges University paid a median of $6.95M in salaries, which represents 34.8% of their overall expenditure ($20M) and a 1.09% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 21.7% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 5.24% decline between 2019 and 2020.

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

Instructional Salaries

$1.69M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Hodges University paid a total of $1.69M to 20 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.3% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

20 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

31 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Hodges University was No academic rank with 20 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hodges University were Management with 31 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 14 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 9 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Hodges University was Female No academic rank with 12 employees, and Male No academic rank with 8 employees.

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

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