Trident University International

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,240

2.67% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$13,417

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

4.37%

Default Rate

2017 Acceptance Rate

68%

328 Applicants

2017 Enrolled Students

6,982

64.1% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

26.4%

23 Graduates

About

Trident University International is a higher education institution located in Orange County, CA. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Trident University International were General Business Administration & Management (390 degrees awarded), Organizational Leadership (215 degrees), and General Health Services (201 degrees).

In 2017, 2,106 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Trident University International. 35.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 64.9% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (689 degrees), 1.15 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, unknown (597 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Trident University International is $9,240, which is $-17,260 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($26,500).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Trident University International is $9,240, which is $-17,260 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($26,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,417.

In 2017, 93% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 24% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$9,240

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Trident University International was $9,240. The cost of tuition at Trident University International is $-17,260 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($26,500).

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

Average Net Price

$13,417

2017 Value

1.84%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Trident University International had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,417. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Trident University International grew by 1.84%.

This chart compares the average net price of Trident University International (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

$6,496

Room and Board

$N/A

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Trident University International was of $6,496 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $N/A. The cost of room and board increased by 0.495% between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies remained the same by NaNM% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

24%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Trident University International received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 2.2% with respect to 2016, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Trident University International (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.

4.37%

2016 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Trident University International was 4.37%, which represents 51 out of the 1166 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

Trident University International received 328 undergraduate applications in 2017, which represents a 40.8% annual growth. Out of those 328 applicants, 223 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 68% acceptance rate.

There were 6,982 students enrolled at Trident University International in 2017, and N/A% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Trident University International has an overall enrollment yield of 95.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

68%

Acceptance Rate in 2017

223

Accepted Out of 328

In 2017, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Trident University International was 68% (223 admissions from 328 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2016, which was 100%. Between 2016 and 2017, the number of applicants grew by 40.8%, while admissions declined by -4.29%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Trident University International (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

N/A%

Submission Percentage

N/A

Scores Submitted

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Trident University International in 2017 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Trident University International has a total enrollment of 6,982 students. The full-time enrollment at Trident University International is 4,473 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,509. This means that 64.1% of students enrolled at Trident University International are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Trident University International, both undergraduate and graduate, is 25.8% White, 19.8% Black or African American, 14.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.47% Two or More Races, 3.12% Asian, 1.23% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.544% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Trident University International in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority White Male (16.9%), followed by Black or African American Male (11.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (9.51%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority White Male (16.2%), followed by Black or African American Female (10.5%) and Black or African American Male (10.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

64.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Trident University International, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,982 students. The full-time enrollment at Trident University International is 4,473 and the part-time enrollment is 2,509. This means that 64.1% of students enrolled at Trident University International are enrolled full-time compared with 78% at similar Doctoral Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

23%

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 Trident University International was 23%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (83%), Trident University International had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
1,803
Black or African American
1,384
Hispanic or Latino
1,003

The enrolled student population at Trident University International is 25.8% White, 19.8% Black or African American, 14.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.47% Two or More Races, 3.12% Asian, 1.23% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.544% 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 Doctoral Universities is 51.5% White, 13.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.57% 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, 2,205 students (31.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 626 fewer women than men received degrees from Trident University International. The majority of degree recipients at Trident University International are white (689 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, unknown (597 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Trident University International is General Business Administration & Management (390 degrees awarded), followed by Organizational Leadership (215 degrees) and General Health Services (201 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Trident University International, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Business (1,218 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (218 degrees), and Protective Services (84 degrees).

Workforce

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 Trident University International are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,080,123 people), Registered nurses (1,426,926 people), Accountants & auditors (1,148,946 people), Other managers (801,944 people), and Software developers (523,486 people).

The most specialized majors at Trident University International are Business (1,218 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (218 degrees), Protective Services (84 degrees), Education (155 degrees), and Health (431 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Trident University International are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Public relations specialists, Surgeons, Physicians, and Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers

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 Trident University International are Elementary & secondary schools (3,294,102 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,837,783 people), Computer Systems Design (904,906 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (678,434 people), and Banking & related activities (579,340 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
390 degree-majorss awarded
Organizational Leadership
215 degree-majorss awarded
General Health Services
201 degree-majorss awarded

In 2017, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Trident University International was General Business Administration & Management with 390 degree-majorss awarded.

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

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,366
740

In 2017, 1,366 degrees were awarded to men at Trident University International, which is 1.85 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (740).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at Trident University International by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 533 degrees were awarded to men at Trident University International in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.9 times more than the 281 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 281 degrees were awarded to women at Trident University International in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.527 times less than the 533 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

33%

100% Completion Time

39%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 33% of students graduating from Trident University International completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 39% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 42% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral 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.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (58.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Trident University International is Male and White (58.3% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 39.1% of graduates (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
689 degrees awarded
Unknown
597 degrees awarded
Black or African American
362 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Trident University International is white (689 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, unknown (597 degrees).

28.3% of degree recipients (597 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Male
474 degrees awarded
White Female
215 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
214 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Trident University International is white male (474 degrees awarded). There were 2.2 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (215 degrees).

Operations

Trident University International has an endowment valued at nearly $N/A, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $0 (NaNN%), compared to the 5.91% average return ($16.9M on $287M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2017, Trident University International had a total salary expenditure of $45.6M. Trident University International employs 31 No academic ranks, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at Trident University International are Female No academic ranks (17), Male No academic ranks(14), and N/A (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Trident University International are: Business and Financial Operations, with 100 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 82 employees, and Management with 63 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$N/A

2017 Endowment

growth from 2016

Trident University International has an endowment valued at about $N/A, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of Trident University International stayed 0% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $NaNM approximately the same as than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Trident University International (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$0 - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2017, Trident University International received $0 in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$21.4M

2017 Salaries

0.27%

decline from 2016

In 2017, Trident University International paid a median of $21.4M in salaries, which represents 47% of their overall expenditure ($45.6M) and a 0.27% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 10.8% growth from 2015 and a 4.73% decline from 2014.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 215M (42.7% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.12M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Trident University International paid a total of $2.12M to 31 employees working as instructors, which represents 9.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $64.9M (30.2%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

31 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

100 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Trident University International were No academic rank with 31 employees; false with 0 employees; and false with 0 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Trident University International were Business and Financial Operations with 100 employees; Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 82 employees; and Management with 63 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank
false

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Trident University International was Female No academic rank with 17 employees, Male No academic rank with 14 employees, and false with 0 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at Trident University International.

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