United States University

https://www.usuniversity.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,300

11.7% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$16,260

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

11.8%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

1,981

76.4% Full-Time

About

United States University is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at United States University were Registered Nursing (26 degrees awarded), General Health Services (2 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (1 degrees).

In 2020, 331 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at United States University. 77% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 23% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (84 degrees), 1.06 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (79 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at United States University is $5,300, which is $−23,100 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,400).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at United States University is $5,300, which is $−23,100 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,400).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,260.

In 2020, 1% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 1% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$5,300

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at United States University was $5,300. The cost of tuition at United States University is $−23,100 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,400).

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

Average Net Price

$16,260

2020 Value

In 2020 United States University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,260. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of United States University grew by 0%.

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

$10,488

Room and Board

$1,971

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at United States University was of $10,488 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,971. The cost of room and board decreased by 14.4% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.82% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

1% of undergraduate students at United States University received grants or loans in 2020. This represents a decline of 92.9% with respect to 2019, when 14% 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.

11.8%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at United States University was 11.8%, which represents 16 out of the 136 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 has a total enrollment of 1,981 students. The full-time enrollment at United States University is 1,514 students and the part-time enrollment is 467. This means that 76.4% of students enrolled at United States University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at United States University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 34.2% White, 26.1% Asian, 18.1% Black or African American, 16% Hispanic or Latino, 2.07% Two or More Races, 1.01% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.707% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at United States University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (27.5%), followed by White Female (25.5%) and Black or African American Female (15.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.5%), followed by Asian Female (22.4%) and Black or African American Female (15%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at United States University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,981 students. The full-time enrollment at United States University is 1,514 and the part-time enrollment is 467. This means that 76.4% of students enrolled at United States University are enrolled full-time compared with 80.1% 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

N/A%

N/A 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 N/A%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (73%), United States University had a retention rate approximately the same as 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

White
678
Asian
517
Black or African American
359

The enrolled student population at United States University is 34.2% White, 26.1% Asian, 18.1% Black or African American, 16% Hispanic or Latino, 2.07% Two or More Races, 1.01% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.707% 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 54.8% White, 13.8% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

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, 26 students (1.31%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 179 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 (84 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (79 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at United States University is Registered Nursing (26 degrees awarded), followed by General Health Services (2 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (1 degrees).

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 (290 degrees awarded), Education (9 degrees), and Business (24 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 United States University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,638,518 people), Registered nurses (1,478,924 people), Accountants & auditors (1,015,534 people), Other managers (792,723 people), and Secondary school teachers (560,424 people).

The most specialized majors at United States University are Health (290 degrees awarded), Education (9 degrees), Business (24 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (0 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Dentists

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 Dentists, Surgeons, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Actuaries

The most specialized majors at United States University are Health (290 degrees awarded), Education (9 degrees), Business (24 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (0 degrees).

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 (3,293,382 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,793,240 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (626,787 people), Computer Systems Design (510,741 people), and Banking & related activities (507,620 people).

The most specialized majors at United States University are Health (290 degrees awarded), Education (9 degrees), Business (24 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (0 degrees).

Degrees

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

Registered Nursing
26 degree-majorss awarded
General Health Services
2 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
1 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at United States University was Registered Nursing with 26 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

255

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 76 degrees were awarded to men at United States University, which is 0.298 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (255).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 50 degrees were awarded to men at United States University in Family Practice Nurse, which is 0.243 times less than the 206 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 206 degrees were awarded to women at United States University in Family Practice Nurse, which is 4.12 times more than the 50 male recipients with that same degree.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

N/A

Highest Graduation Rate (N/A%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at United States University is N/A and N/A (N/A% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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, N/A% of graduates (N/A students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
84 degrees awarded
Asian
79 degrees awarded
Black or African American
66 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at United States University is white (84 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (79 degrees).

1.81% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
65 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
59 degrees awarded
Asian Female
57 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at United States University is white female (65 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (59 degrees).

Operations

United States University has an endowment valued at nearly $N/A, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $0 (NaNN%), compared to the 2.06% average return ($820k on $39.8M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2020, United States University had a total salary expenditure of $13.2M. United States University employs 7 Instructors, 1 Assistant professors, and 0 N/A. Most academics at United States University are Female Instructors (6), Male Instructors(1), and Female Assistant professors (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 62 employees, Management, with 19 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

Finances

Endowment

growth from 2019

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

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

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

As of 2020, United States University 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

$6.05M

2020 Salaries

26.9%

growth from 2019

In 2020, United States University paid a median of $6.05M in salaries, which represents 45.9% of their overall expenditure ($13.2M) and a 26.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 48.8% growth from 2018 and a 23.7% decline from 2017.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.4M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$667k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, United States University paid a total of $667k to 8 employees working as instructors, which represents 11% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.78M (31%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

7 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

62 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at United States University were Instructor with 7 employees; Assistant professor with 1 employees; and Assistant professor with 0 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at United States University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 62 employees; Management with 19 employees; and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
Female Assistant professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at United States University was Female Instructor with 6 employees, Male Instructor with 1 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 1 employees.

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

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