Ashford University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,280

2021 Average Net Price

$23,585

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.05%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

40,362

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

8.85%

279 Graduates

About

Ashford University is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Ashford University were General Business Administration & Management (886 degrees awarded), Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (450 degrees), and General Psychology (286 degrees).

In 2021, 10,278 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Ashford University. 68.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (4,391 degrees), 1.41 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (3,120 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Ashford University is $13,280, which is $−9,904 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Ashford University is $13,280, which is $−9,904 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,585.

In 2021, 89% of undergraduate students attending Ashford University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,280

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Ashford University was $13,280. The cost of tuition at Ashford University is $−9,904 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$23,585

2021 Value

12.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Ashford University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,585. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Ashford University grew by 12.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Ashford 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

$7,956

Room and Board

$1,235

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Ashford University was of $7,956 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.5% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,235. The cost of books and supplies increased by 15.4% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

39%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

89% of undergraduate students at Ashford University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 3.49% with respect to 2020, when 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Ashford 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.

3.05%

2019 Default Rate

671

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Ashford University was 3.05%, which represents 671 out of the 21993 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

Ashford University had a total enrollment of 40,362 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Ashford University is 40,362 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Ashford University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Ashford University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41.1% White, 29.8% Black or African American, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.13% Two or More Races, 2.88% Asian, 1.06% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.691% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Ashford University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (24.9%), followed by Black or African American Female (20.1%) and White Male (16.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (26.3%), followed by White Female (25.5%) and White Male (12.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Ashford University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 40,362 students. The full-time enrollment at Ashford University is 40,362 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Ashford University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

31%

2021 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 Ashford University was 31%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Ashford University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
16,584 enrolled students
Black or African American
12,039 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
7,361 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Ashford University is 41.1% White, 29.8% Black or African American, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.13% Two or More Races, 2.88% Asian, 1.06% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.691% 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 Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 781 students (1.93%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 3,748 more women than men received degrees from Ashford University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Ashford University is white (4,391 degrees awarded). There were 1.41 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (3120 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Ashford University is General Business Administration & Management (886 degrees awarded), followed by Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (450 degrees) and General Psychology (286 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Ashford University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Library Science (39 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (1,904 degrees), and Business (4,654 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 Ashford University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,852,487 people), Accountants & auditors (1,071,899 people), Other managers (805,608 people), Financial managers (499,204 people), and Secondary school teachers (477,499 people).

The most specialized majors at Ashford University in 2021 are Library Science (39 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (1,904 degrees), Business (4,654 degrees), Applied Sciences (21 degrees), and Protective Services (579 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Ashford University are Surgeons, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Chief executives & legislators, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Ashford University are Library Science (39 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (1,904 degrees), Business (4,654 degrees), Applied Sciences (21 degrees), and Protective Services (579 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Ashford University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,370,693 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (653,569 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (556,010 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (553,329 people), and Computer Systems Design (538,311 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Early Childhood Education & Teaching
816 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
683 degrees awarded
Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
637 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Ashford University was Early Childhood Education & Teaching with 816 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

3,265

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

7,013

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 3,265 degrees were awarded to men at Ashford University, which is 0.466 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (7,013).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 696 degrees were awarded to men at Ashford University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.796 times less than the 874 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 1047 degrees were awarded to men at Ashford University in Early Childhood Education & Teaching, which is 36.1 times more than the 29 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

10%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 1% of students graduating from Ashford University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 10% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 11% 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (15.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Ashford University is Male and Two or More Races (15.8% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and 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 (2021)

White
4,391 degrees awarded
Black or African American
3,120 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,581 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Ashford University is white (4,391 degrees awarded). There were 1.41 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (3120 degrees).

3.46% of degree recipients (356 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
2,831 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
2,334 degrees awarded
White Male
1,560 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Ashford University is white female (2,831 degrees awarded). There were 1.21 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (2334 degrees).

Operations

Ashford University employs 48 Associate professors, 37 Assistant professors and 27 Professors. Most academics at Ashford University are Female Associate professor (36), Female Assistant professor (23), and Female Professor (15).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ashford University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 170 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 35 employees, and Management with 23 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$51.6M

2021 Salaries

51.7%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Ashford University paid a median of $51.6M in salaries, a 51.7% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10.6M

Instructional Salaries

118

Number of Employees

In 2021, Ashford University paid a total of $10.6M to 118 employees working as instructors, which represents 20.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

48 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

170 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Ashford University were Associate professor with 48 employees, Assistant professor with 37 employees, and Professor with 27 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ashford University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 170 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 35 employees, and Management with 23 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Ashford University was Female Associate professor with 36 employees, Female Assistant professor with 23 employees, and Female Professor with 15 employees.

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