Trident University International

www.trident.edu/

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2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,240

2019 Average Net Price

$13,916

After Financial Aid

2017 Student Loan

9.62%

Default Rate

2019 Enrolled Students

7,298

51.8% Full-Time

About

Trident University International is a higher education institution located in Orange County, CA. In 2019, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Trident University International were Organizational Leadership (337 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (277 degrees), and General Health Services (157 degrees).

In 2019, 2,066 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Trident University International. 32% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 68% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (304 degrees), 1.31 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (232 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Trident University International is $9,240, which is $−19,752 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2019, the median undergraduate tuition at Trident University International is $9,240

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,916.

In 2019, 87% of undergraduate students attending Trident University International received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 21% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,240

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2019, the cost of tuition at Trident University International was $9,240.

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Average Net Price

$13,916

2019 Value

3.85%

1 Year Growth

In 2019 Trident University International had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,916. Between 2018 and 2019, the average net price of Trident University International grew by 3.85%.

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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

21%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

87% of undergraduate students at Trident University International received financial aid through grants or loans in 2019. This represents a decline of 5.43% with respect to 2018, when 92% 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.

9.62%

2017 Default Rate

174

Number of Defaults

In 2017 the default rate for borrower's at Trident University International was 9.62%, which represents 174 out of the 1809 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

Trident University International had a total enrollment of 7,298 students in 2019. The full-time enrollment at Trident University International is 3,779 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,519. This means that 51.8% of students enrolled at Trident University International are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Trident University International, both undergraduate and graduate, is 29.3% Black or African American, 28.6% White, 15.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.84% Asian, 3.29% Two or More Races, 1.44% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.945% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Trident University International in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (18.1%), followed by White Male (18.1%) and Black or African American Male (13.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (17.9%), followed by Black or African American Female (14.1%) and Black or African American Male (13%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

51.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Trident University International in 2019, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,298 students. The full-time enrollment at Trident University International is 3,779 and the part-time enrollment is 3,519. This means that 51.8% of students enrolled at Trident University International are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% 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

34%

2019 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 34%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), 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 (2019)

Black or African American
2,140 enrolled students
White
2,088 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,126 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Trident University International is 29.3% Black or African American, 28.6% White, 15.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.84% Asian, 3.29% Two or More Races, 1.44% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.945% 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 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% 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, 1,128 students (15.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2019, 744 fewer women than men received degrees from Trident University International. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Trident University International is hispanic or latino (304 degrees awarded). There were 1.31 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (232 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Trident University International is Organizational Leadership (337 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (277 degrees) and General Health Services (157 degrees).

In 2019, 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 (1,126 degrees awarded), Protective Services (169 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (238 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 Trident University International are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at Trident University International in 2019 are Business (1,126 degrees awarded), Protective Services (169 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (238 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (95 degrees), and EDUCATION. (106 degrees) (as of 2019).

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 Trident University International are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Trident University International are Business (1,126 degrees awarded), Protective Services (169 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (238 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (95 degrees), and EDUCATION. (106 degrees) (as of 2019).

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 (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

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 (2019)

Organizational Leadership
337 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
277 degrees awarded
General Health Services
157 degrees awarded

In 2019, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Trident University International was Organizational Leadership with 337 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,405

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

661

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 1,405 degrees were awarded to men at Trident University International, which is 2.13 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (661).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2019, 412 degrees were awarded to men at Trident University International in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.4 times more than the 172 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2019, 172 degrees were awarded to men at Trident University International in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.417 times less than the 412 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2019 at Trident University International is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2019)

Hispanic or Latino
304 degrees awarded
White
232 degrees awarded
Black or African American
212 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Trident University International is hispanic or latino (304 degrees awarded). There were 1.31 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (232 degrees).

57.2% of degree recipients (1,182 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2019)

Hispanic or Latino Male
204 degrees awarded
White Male
156 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
137 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Trident University International is hispanic or latino male (204 degrees awarded). There were 1.31 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (156 degrees).

Operations

Trident University International employs 40 No academic ranks. Most academics at Trident University International are Female No academic rank (21), and Male No academic rank (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Trident University International are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 90 employees, Management, with 54 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 34 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$20.3M

2019 Salaries

0.266%

decline from 2018

In 2019, Trident University International paid a median of $20.3M in salaries, a 0.266% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.93M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2019, Trident University International paid a total of $2.93M to 40 employees working as instructors, which represents 14.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

40 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

90 Employees

In 2019, the most common positions for instructional staff at Trident University International was No academic rank with 40 employees.

In 2019, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Trident University International were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 90 employees, Management with 54 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 34 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2019)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2019, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Trident University International was Female No academic rank with 21 employees, and Male No academic rank with 19 employees.

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