Woodbury University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$43,392

2023 Average Net Price

$31,257

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

72.9%

1,312 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

898

92.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

54.8%

63 Graduates

About

Woodbury University is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Woodbury University were Architectural & Building Sciences & Technology (63 degrees awarded), Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (24 degrees), and Game & Interactive Media Design (19 degrees).

In 2023, 239 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Woodbury University. 56.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (92 degrees), 1.11 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (83 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Woodbury University is $43,392, which is $18,817 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Woodbury University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 237 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Woodbury University is $43,392, which is $18,817 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $31,257.

In 2023, 100% of undergraduate students attending Woodbury University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$43,392

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Woodbury University was $43,392. The cost of tuition at Woodbury University is $18,817 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$31,257

2023 Value

2.87%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Woodbury University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $31,257. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Woodbury University grew by 2.87%.

This chart compares the average net price of Woodbury 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

$15,961

Room and Board

$1,152

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Woodbury University was of $15,961 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.48% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,152. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.4% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

100%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

100% of undergraduate students at Woodbury University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 5.26% with respect to 2022, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Woodbury 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 Woodbury University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 237 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

Woodbury University received 1,312 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 10.1% annual growth. Out of those 1,312 applicants, 956 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 72.9% acceptance rate.

There were 898 students enrolled at Woodbury University in 2023.

Woodbury University has an overall enrollment yield of 11.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

72.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

956

Accepted Out of 1,312

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Woodbury University was 72.9% (956 admissions from 1,312 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 62.6%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 10.1%, while admissions grew by 4.6%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Woodbury University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at Woodbury University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Woodbury University had a total enrollment of 898 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Woodbury University is 832 students and the part-time enrollment is 66. This means that 92.7% of students enrolled at Woodbury University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Woodbury University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 40.5% White, 28% Hispanic or Latino, 12.7% Asian, 5.01% Black or African American, 2.12% Two or More Races, 1.22% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.223% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Woodbury University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (21.6%), followed by White Male (16.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (16.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.8%), followed by White Male (17.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.09%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

92.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Woodbury University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 898 students. The full-time enrollment at Woodbury University is 832 and the part-time enrollment is 66. This means that 92.7% of students enrolled at Woodbury University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

80%

2023 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 Woodbury University was 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Woodbury University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
364 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
251 enrolled students
Asian
114 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Woodbury University is 40.5% White, 28% Hispanic or Latino, 12.7% Asian, 5.01% Black or African American, 2.12% Two or More Races, 1.22% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.223% 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 41 students (4.57%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 29 more women than men received degrees from Woodbury University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Woodbury University is white (92 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (83 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Woodbury University is Architectural & Building Sciences & Technology (63 degrees awarded), followed by Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (24 degrees) and Game & Interactive Media Design (19 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Woodbury University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Architecture and Related Services (76 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (24 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (50 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Woodbury University are Other managers (249,764 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (145,956 people), Architects, except landscape and naval (116,049 people), Graphic designers (115,365 people), and Marketing managers (110,280 people).

The most specialized majors at Woodbury University in 2023 are Architecture and Related Services (76 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (24 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (50 degrees), Engineering Technologies (14 degrees), and Communications (7 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Woodbury University are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Woodbury University are Architecture and Related Services (76 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (24 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (50 degrees), Engineering Technologies (14 degrees), and Communications (7 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Woodbury University are Elementary & secondary schools (890,973 people), Computer Systems Design (653,416 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (599,238 people), Banking & related activities (524,160 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (511,349 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Architectural & Building Sciences & Technology
63 degrees awarded
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects
24 degrees awarded
Game & Interactive Media Design
19 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Woodbury University was Architectural & Building Sciences & Technology with 63 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

105

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

134

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 105 degrees were awarded to men at Woodbury University, which is 0.784 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (134).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 42 degrees were awarded to men at Woodbury University in Architectural & Building Sciences & Technology, which is 1.31 times more than the 32 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 32 degrees were awarded to men at Woodbury University in Architectural & Building Sciences & Technology, which is 0.762 times less than the 42 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

32%

100% Completion Time

59%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 32% of students graduating from Woodbury University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 59% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Woodbury University is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
92 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
83 degrees awarded
Asian
22 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Woodbury University is white (92 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (83 degrees).

0.837% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
54 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
44 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
39 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Woodbury University is white female (54 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (44 degrees).

Operations

Woodbury University has an endowment valued at nearly $13.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.31M (9.64%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Woodbury University had a total salary expenditure of 38.1M. Woodbury University employs 32 Professors, 17 Associate professors and 10 Assistant professors. Most academics at Woodbury University are Male Professor (19), Female Professor (13), and Male Associate professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Woodbury University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 22 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 20 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 17 employees.

Endowment

$13.6M

2023 Endowment

28.9%

decline from 2022

Woodbury University has an endowment valued at about $13.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Woodbury University declined 28.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $36.1M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$19.1M

2023 Salaries

0.808%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Woodbury University paid a median of $19.1M in salaries, which represents 50% of their overall expenditure ($38.1M) and a 0.808% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.56% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.24% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.55M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Woodbury University paid a total of $5.55M to 59 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

32 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

22 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Woodbury University were Professor with 32 employees, Associate professor with 17 employees, and Assistant professor with 10 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Woodbury University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 22 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 20 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 17 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Woodbury University was Male Professor with 19 employees, Female Professor with 13 employees, and Male Associate professor with 9 employees.

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

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