United States University

https://www.usuniversity.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,600

5.66% growth from 2021

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

2,790

72.6% Full-Time

About

United States University is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2022, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at United States University were Family Practice Nurse (611 degrees awarded), Nursing Administration (29 degrees), and Nursing Education (13 degrees).

In 2022, 740 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at United States University. 80.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 19.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (258 degrees), 1.23 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (210 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at United States University is $5,600, which is $−22,730 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at United States University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 98 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at United States University is $5,600, which is $22,730 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

In 2022, 12% of undergraduate students attending United States University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 18% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,600

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at United States University was $5,600. The cost of tuition at United States University is $−22,730 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

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

Average Net Price

100%

1 Year Growth

This chart compares the average net price of United States University (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

$6,926

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at United States University was of $6,926 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 9.61% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 18.8% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

12%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

18%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

12% of undergraduate students at United States University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 500% with respect to 2021, when 2% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at United States 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.

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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at United States University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 98 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

United States University had a total enrollment of 2,790 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at United States University is 2,026 students and the part-time enrollment is 764. This means that 72.6% of students enrolled at United States University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at United States University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 35.1% White, 26.8% Asian, 16.4% Hispanic or Latino, 14.4% Black or African American, 2.87% Two or More Races, 0.43% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.215% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at United States University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.5%), followed by White Male (20.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (15.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.2%), followed by Asian Female (24.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

72.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at United States University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,790 students. The full-time enrollment at United States University is 2,026 and the part-time enrollment is 764. This means that 72.6% of students enrolled at United States University are enrolled full-time compared with 79.6% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

31%

2016 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 United States University was 31%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), United States University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
979 enrolled students
Asian
749 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
458 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at United States University is 35.1% White, 26.8% Asian, 16.4% Hispanic or Latino, 14.4% Black or African American, 2.87% Two or More Races, 0.43% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.215% 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 Baccalaureate Colleges is 54.3% White, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.1% 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, 76 students (2.72%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 456 more women than men received degrees from United States University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at United States University is white (258 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (210 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at United States University is Family Practice Nurse (611 degrees awarded), followed by Nursing Administration (29 degrees) and Nursing Education (13 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at United States University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (699 degrees awarded), Education (31 degrees), and Business (10 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 United States University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,782,548 people), Registered nurses (1,526,998 people), Accountants & auditors (1,083,617 people), Other managers (899,067 people), and Software developers (682,684 people).

The most specialized majors at United States University in 2022 are Health (699 degrees awarded), Education (31 degrees), Business (10 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (0 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 United States University are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at United States University are Health (699 degrees awarded), Education (31 degrees), Business (10 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (0 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 United States University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,396,399 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,934,689 people), Computer Systems Design (1,095,921 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (725,543 people), and Banking & related activities (574,871 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2022)

Family Practice Nurse
611 degrees awarded
Nursing Administration
29 degrees awarded
Nursing Education
13 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common masters degree concentration at United States University was Family Practice Nurse with 611 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at United States University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

142

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

598

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 142 degrees were awarded to men at United States University, which is 0.237 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (598).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 113 degrees were awarded to men at United States University in Family Practice Nurse, which is 0.227 times less than the 498 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 498 degrees were awarded to men at United States University in Family Practice Nurse, which is 4.41 times more than the 113 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2014 at United States University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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 (2022)

White
258 degrees awarded
Asian
210 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
120 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at United States University is white (258 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (210 degrees).

1.76% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
206 degrees awarded
Asian Female
161 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
100 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at United States University is white female (206 degrees awarded). There were 1.28 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (161 degrees).

Operations

United States University employs 10 Instructors. Most academics at United States University are Female Instructor (9), and Male Instructor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at United States University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 46 employees, Management, with 26 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 7 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$11.2M

2022 Salaries

23.5%

growth from 2021

In 2022, United States University paid a median of $11.2M in salaries, a 23.5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 49.9% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 26.9% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$875k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, United States University paid a total of $875k to 10 employees working as instructors, which represents 7.82% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.04M (32.1%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

10 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

46 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at United States University was Instructor with 10 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at United States University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 46 employees, Management with 26 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 7 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at United States University was Female Instructor with 9 employees, and Male Instructor with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at United States University.

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