Stanbridge University

www.stanbridge.edu

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    2024 Average Net Price
    $42,130
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    10%
    3,320 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    2,928
    100% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    62.1%
    344 Graduates

    About

    Stanbridge University is a higher education institution located in Orange County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Stanbridge University were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (161 degrees awarded), Occupational Therapist Assistant (52 degrees), and Physical Therapy Technician (50 degrees).

    In 2024, 548 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Stanbridge University. 73.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (188 degrees), 1.54 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (122 degrees).

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $42,130.

    In 2024, 63% of undergraduate students attending Stanbridge University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $42,130
    2024 Value
    77%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Stanbridge University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $42,130. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Stanbridge University grew by 77%.

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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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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    63%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    90%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    63% of undergraduate students at Stanbridge University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 34% with respect to 2023, when 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

    This chart compares the average award discount at Stanbridge 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.

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    Admissions

    Stanbridge University received 3,320 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 23% annual growth. Out of those 3,320 applicants, 332 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 10% acceptance rate.

    There were 2,928 students enrolled at Stanbridge University in 2024.

    Stanbridge University has an overall enrollment yield of 94%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    10%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    332
    Accepted Out of 3,320

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Stanbridge University was 10% (332 admissions from 3,320 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 11.4%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 23%, while admissions grew by 8.14%.

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    Enrollment

    Stanbridge University had a total enrollment of 2,928 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Stanbridge University is 2,928 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Stanbridge University are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Stanbridge University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 40.1% Hispanic or Latino, 19.4% Asian, 11.5% White, 4.51% Black or African American, 3.93% Two or More Races, 0.786% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.307% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Stanbridge University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (35.1%), followed by Asian Female (13.4%) and White Female (9.05%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (23.5%), followed by White Female (18.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (15.9%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Stanbridge University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,928 students. The full-time enrollment at Stanbridge University is 2,928 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Stanbridge University are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    84%
    2024 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 Stanbridge University was 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Stanbridge University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      1,174 enrolled students
    2. Asian
      568 enrolled students
    3. White
      336 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Stanbridge University is 40.1% Hispanic or Latino, 19.4% Asian, 11.5% White, 4.51% Black or African American, 3.93% Two or More Races, 0.786% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.307% 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 Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 260 more women than men received degrees from Stanbridge University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Stanbridge University is hispanic or latino (188 degrees awarded). There were 1.54 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (122 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Stanbridge University is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (161 degrees awarded), followed by Occupational Therapist Assistant (52 degrees) and Physical Therapy Technician (50 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Stanbridge University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (531 degrees awarded) and Agriculture (17 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 Stanbridge University are Registered nurses (1,496,163 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (166,652 people), Medical & health services managers (163,755 people), Pharmacists (136,285 people), and Physicians (113,722 people).

    The most specialized majors at Stanbridge University in 2024 are Health (531 degrees awarded) and Agriculture (17 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Cardiovascular technologists and technicians
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Stanbridge University are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

    The most specialized majors at Stanbridge University are Health (531 degrees awarded) and Agriculture (17 degrees) (as of 2024).

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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 Stanbridge University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,605,752 people), Outpatient care centers (279,187 people), Elementary & secondary schools (271,235 people), Offices of physicians (203,548 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (170,455 people).

    The most specialized majors at Stanbridge University are Health (531 degrees awarded) and Agriculture (17 degrees) (as of 2024).

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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 Stanbridge University.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      161 degrees awarded
    2. Occupational Therapist Assistant
      52 degrees awarded
    3. Physical Therapy Technician
      50 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Stanbridge University was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 161 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    144
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    404
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 144 degrees were awarded to men at Stanbridge University, which is 0.356 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (404).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 44 degrees were awarded to men at Stanbridge University in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 0.206 times less than the 214 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 214 degrees were awarded to men at Stanbridge University in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 4.86 times more than the 44 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    96%
    100% Completion Time
    96%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2023, 96% of students graduating from Stanbridge University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 96% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 96% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions 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.

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    Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

    Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
    White Male
    Highest Graduation Rate (69.2%)

    The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Stanbridge University is Male and White (69.2% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

    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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      188 degrees awarded
    2. Asian
      122 degrees awarded
    3. White
      74 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Stanbridge University is hispanic or latino (188 degrees awarded). There were 1.54 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (122 degrees).

    17.9% of degree recipients (98 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino Female
      189 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino Female
      146 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino Female
      122 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Stanbridge University is hispanic or latino female (189 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (146 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Stanbridge University had a total salary expenditure of 46.5M. Stanbridge University employs 80 Instructors. Most academics at Stanbridge University are Female Instructor (48), and Male Instructor (32).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Stanbridge University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 62 employees, Management, with 55 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 33 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $26M
    2024 Salaries
    18.7%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Stanbridge University paid a median of $26M in salaries, which represents 55.8% of their overall expenditure ($46.5M) and a 18.7% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 14.2% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 22.4% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $7.36M
    Instructional Salaries
    80
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Stanbridge University paid a total of $7.36M to 80 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.4% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Stanbridge University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 62 employees, Management with 55 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 33 employees.

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