Strayer University-Alabama

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,320

2021 Average Net Price

$21,339

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.27%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,345

6.17% Full-Time

About

Strayer University-Alabama is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, AL. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Strayer University-Alabama were General Business (68 degrees awarded), Information Technology (7 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (6 degrees).

In 2021, 195 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Strayer University-Alabama. 76.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 23.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (146 degrees), 3.95 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (37 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Strayer University-Alabama is $13,320, which is $−1,180 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Strayer University-Alabama is $13,320, which is $−1,180 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,339.

In 2021, 80% of undergraduate students attending Strayer University-Alabama received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,320

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Strayer University-Alabama was $13,320. The cost of tuition at Strayer University-Alabama is $−1,180 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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

Average Net Price

$21,339

2021 Value

8.73%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Strayer University-Alabama had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,339. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Strayer University-Alabama grew by 8.73%.

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

$8,976

Room and Board

$1,350

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Strayer University-Alabama was of $8,976 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 17.8% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,350. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

86%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at Strayer University-Alabama received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 2.44% with respect to 2020, when 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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

2.27%

2019 Default Rate

425

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Strayer University-Alabama was 2.27%, which represents 425 out of the 18700 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-Alabama had a total enrollment of 1,345 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Strayer University-Alabama is 83 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,262. This means that 6.17% of students enrolled at Strayer University-Alabama are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Strayer University-Alabama, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.6% Black or African American, 24.5% White, 2.68% Two or More Races, 2.01% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.49% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Strayer University-Alabama in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (37.1%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native Male (21%) and White Male (17.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (57.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (14.3%) and White Male (14.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

6.17%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Strayer University-Alabama in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,345 students. The full-time enrollment at Strayer University-Alabama is 83 and the part-time enrollment is 1,262. This means that 6.17% of students enrolled at Strayer University-Alabama are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Retention Rate over Time

25%

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 Strayer University-Alabama was 25%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Strayer University-Alabama had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
922 enrolled students
White
330 enrolled students
Two or More Races
36 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Strayer University-Alabama is 68.6% Black or African American, 24.5% White, 2.68% Two or More Races, 2.01% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.49% 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 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 105 more women than men received degrees from Strayer University-Alabama. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Strayer University-Alabama is black or african american (146 degrees awarded). There were 3.95 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (37 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Strayer University-Alabama is General Business (68 degrees awarded), followed by Information Technology (7 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (6 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Strayer University-Alabama, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Business (158 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (17 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (6 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-Alabama are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,779,851 people), Accountants & auditors (1,070,821 people), Other managers (837,827 people), Software developers (606,863 people), and Financial managers (501,606 people).

The most specialized majors at Strayer University-Alabama in 2021 are Business (158 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (17 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (6 degrees), Protective Services (6 degrees), and EDUCATION. (3 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Strayer University-Alabama are Physicians, Surgeons, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at Strayer University-Alabama are Business (158 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (17 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (6 degrees), Protective Services (6 degrees), and EDUCATION. (3 degrees) (as of 2021).

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-Alabama are Elementary & secondary schools (3,175,656 people), Computer Systems Design (1,002,970 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (603,073 people), Banking & related activities (564,616 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (537,502 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-Alabama.

Most Common (2021)

General Business
68 degree-majors awarded
Information Technology
7 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
6 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Strayer University-Alabama was General Business with 68 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

150

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 45 degrees were awarded to men at Strayer University-Alabama, which is 0.3 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (150).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Strayer University-Alabama in General Business, which is 0.253 times less than the 79 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 79 degrees were awarded to men at Strayer University-Alabama in General Business, which is 3.95 times more than the 20 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
146 degrees awarded
White
37 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Strayer University-Alabama is black or african american (146 degrees awarded). There were 3.95 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (37 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
120 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
26 degrees awarded
White Female
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Strayer University-Alabama is black or african american female (120 degrees awarded). There were 4.62 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (26 degrees).

Operations

Strayer University-Alabama employs 2 Professors. Most academics at Strayer University-Alabama are Male Professor (1), and Female Professor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Strayer University-Alabama are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 12 employees, Management, with 8 employees, and Sales and related with 8 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$4.27M

2020 Salaries

47%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Strayer University-Alabama paid a median of $4.27M in salaries, a 47% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$137k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2019, Strayer University-Alabama paid a total of $137k to 2 employees working as instructors, which represents 4.72% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

2 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

12 Employees

In 2019, the most common positions for instructional staff at Strayer University-Alabama was Professor with 2 employees.

In 2019, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Strayer University-Alabama were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 12 employees, Management with 8 employees, and Sales and related with 8 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2019)

Male Professor
Female Professor

In 2019, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Strayer University-Alabama was Male Professor with 1 employees, and Female Professor with 1 employees.

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