Strayer University-Virginia

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $13,725
    2024 Average Net Price
    $22,638
    After Financial Aid
    2022 Default Rate
    0.00495%
    on Student Loans
    2024 Enrolled Students
    1,998
    20.7% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    19%
    4 Graduates

    About

    Strayer University-Virginia is a higher education institution located in Arlington County, VA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Strayer University-Virginia were General Business (292 degrees awarded), Information Technology (98 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (40 degrees).

    In 2024, 735 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Strayer University-Virginia. 61.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (348 degrees), 1.64 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (212 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Strayer University-Virginia is $13,725, which is $−10,275 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

    In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Strayer University-Virginia was 0.00495%, corresponding to 1 out of the 20,189 total borrowers.

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Strayer University-Virginia is $13,725, which is $10,275 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,638.

    In 2024, 92% of undergraduate students attending Strayer University-Virginia received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $13,725
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Strayer University-Virginia was $13,725. The cost of tuition at Strayer University-Virginia is $−10,275 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Average Net Price

    $22,638
    2024 Value
    51.3%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Strayer University-Virginia had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,638. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Strayer University-Virginia grew by 51.3%.

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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

    $9,438
    Room and Board
    $675
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Strayer University-Virginia was of $9,438 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 9.58% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $675. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    92%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    68%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    92% of undergraduate students at Strayer University-Virginia received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 26% with respect to 2023, when 73% 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.
    0.00495%
    2022 Default Rate
    1
    Number of Defaults

    In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Strayer University-Virginia was 0.00495%, which represents 1 out of the 20189 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

    Strayer University-Virginia had a total enrollment of 1,998 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Strayer University-Virginia is 413 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,585. This means that 20.7% of students enrolled at Strayer University-Virginia are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Strayer University-Virginia, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54.6% Black or African American, 24.2% White, 8.91% Hispanic or Latino, 4.2% Two or More Races, 3.65% Asian, 0.501% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.3% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Strayer University-Virginia in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (20.6%), followed by White Male (20.1%) and Black or African American Female (20.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (39%), followed by Black or African American Male (12.6%) and White Male (9.03%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    20.7%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Strayer University-Virginia in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,998 students. The full-time enrollment at Strayer University-Virginia is 413 and the part-time enrollment is 1,585. This means that 20.7% of students enrolled at Strayer University-Virginia are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    75%
    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 Strayer University-Virginia was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Strayer University-Virginia had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      1,091 enrolled students
    2. White
      483 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      178 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Strayer University-Virginia is 54.6% Black or African American, 24.2% White, 8.91% Hispanic or Latino, 4.2% Two or More Races, 3.65% Asian, 0.501% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.3% 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, 31 students (1.55%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 175 more women than men received degrees from Strayer University-Virginia. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Strayer University-Virginia is black or african american (348 degrees awarded). There were 1.64 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (212 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Strayer University-Virginia is General Business (292 degrees awarded), followed by Information Technology (98 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (40 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Strayer University-Virginia, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Business (505 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (156 degrees), and Protective Services (41 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-Virginia are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,655,452 people), Accountants & auditors (1,059,998 people), Other managers (951,164 people), Software developers (794,148 people), and Financial managers (569,141 people).

    The most specialized majors at Strayer University-Virginia in 2024 are Business (505 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (156 degrees), Protective Services (41 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (8 degrees), and Education (12 degrees) (as of 2024).

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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 Strayer University-Virginia are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Dentists

    The most specialized majors at Strayer University-Virginia are Business (505 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (156 degrees), Protective Services (41 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (8 degrees), and Education (12 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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-Virginia are Elementary & secondary schools (3,259,983 people), Computer Systems Design (1,207,268 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (654,743 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (564,285 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (556,284 people).

    The most specialized majors at Strayer University-Virginia are Business (505 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (156 degrees), Protective Services (41 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (8 degrees), and Education (12 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 Strayer University-Virginia.
    Purchasing, Procurement, Acquisitions, & Contracts Management
    Most Common (2024)
    3 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Strayer University-Virginia was Purchasing, Procurement, Acquisitions, & Contracts Management with 3 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    280
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    455
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 280 degrees were awarded to men at Strayer University-Virginia, which is 0.615 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (455).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 106 degrees were awarded to men at Strayer University-Virginia in General Business, which is 0.406 times less than the 261 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 261 degrees were awarded to men at Strayer University-Virginia in General Business, which is 2.46 times more than the 106 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    3%
    100% Completion Time
    25%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 3% of students graduating from Strayer University-Virginia completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 25% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 25% 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 (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      348 degrees awarded
    2. White
      212 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      60 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Strayer University-Virginia is black or african american (348 degrees awarded). There were 1.64 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (212 degrees).

    3.13% of degree recipients (23 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Black or African American Female
      617 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Female
      574 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      479 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Strayer University-Virginia is black or african american female (617 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (574 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2020, Strayer University-Virginia had a total salary expenditure of 47.1M. Strayer University-Virginia employs 11 No academic ranks. Most academics at Strayer University-Virginia are Male No academic rank (7), and Female No academic rank (4).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Strayer University-Virginia are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 39 employees, Sales and related, with 27 employees, and Management with 26 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $16.5M
    2020 Salaries
    1.71%
    decline from 2019

    In 2020, Strayer University-Virginia paid a median of $16.5M in salaries, which represents 35% of their overall expenditure ($47.1M) and a 1.71% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 14.4% decline between 2018 and 2019, and a 56% growth between 2017 and 2018.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $781k
    Instructional Salaries
    11
    Number of Employees

    In 2019, Strayer University-Virginia paid a total of $781k to 11 employees working as instructors, which represents 4.65% 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 2019, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Strayer University-Virginia were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 39 employees, Sales and related with 27 employees, and Management with 26 employees.

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