Stratford University

www.stratford.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,980

2021 Average Net Price

$23,243

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.97%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,397

24.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

100%

10 Graduates

About

Stratford University is a higher education institution located in Alexandria city, VA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Stratford University were Registered Nursing (189 degrees awarded), Restaurant & Food Services Management (44 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (24 degrees).

In 2021, 579 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Stratford University. 67.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (243 degrees), 2.79 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (87 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Stratford University is $14,980, which is $−8,204 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Stratford University is $14,980, which is $−8,204 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 $23,243.

In 2021, 54% of undergraduate students attending Stratford University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,980

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Stratford University was $14,980. The cost of tuition at Stratford University is $−8,204 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$23,243

2021 Value

4.88%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Stratford University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,243. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Stratford University grew by 4.88%.

This chart compares the average net price of Stratford 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

$7,000

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at Stratford University was of $7,000 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

54% of undergraduate students at Stratford University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 8.47% with respect to 2020, when 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Stratford 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.

3.97%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Stratford University was 3.97%, which represents 42 out of the 1059 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

Stratford University had a total enrollment of 1,397 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Stratford University is 346 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,051. This means that 24.8% of students enrolled at Stratford University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Stratford University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.3% Black or African American, 10.1% White, 9.09% American Indian or Alaska Native, 8.09% Hispanic or Latino, 6.37% Asian, 4.15% Two or More Races, and 0.358% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Stratford University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (34.6%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native Female (9.29%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.81%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (19.5%), followed by Asian Female (13%) and Black or African American Female (11.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

24.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Stratford University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,397 students. The full-time enrollment at Stratford University is 346 and the part-time enrollment is 1,051. This means that 24.8% of students enrolled at Stratford 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 Stratford University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

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 Stratford University was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Stratford University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
591 enrolled students
White
141 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
127 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Stratford University is 42.3% Black or African American, 10.1% White, 9.09% American Indian or Alaska Native, 8.09% Hispanic or Latino, 6.37% Asian, 4.15% Two or More Races, and 0.358% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 199 more women than men received degrees from Stratford University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Stratford University is black or african american (243 degrees awarded). There were 2.79 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (87 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Stratford University is Registered Nursing (189 degrees awarded), followed by Restaurant & Food Services Management (44 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (24 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Stratford University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (72 degrees awarded), Health (267 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (65 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 Stratford University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,791,868 people), Registered nurses (1,451,273 people), Accountants & auditors (1,076,451 people), Other managers (835,644 people), and Software developers (608,713 people).

The most specialized majors at Stratford University in 2021 are Personal & Culinary Services (72 degrees awarded), Health (267 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (65 degrees), Business (134 degrees), and EDUCATION. (26 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Stratford University are Chief executives & legislators, Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at Stratford University are Personal & Culinary Services (72 degrees awarded), Health (267 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (65 degrees), Business (134 degrees), and EDUCATION. (26 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 Stratford University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,260,859 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,861,710 people), Computer Systems Design (1,008,885 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (673,107 people), and Banking & related activities (555,261 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
189 degrees awarded
Restaurant & Food Services Management
44 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
24 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Stratford University was Registered Nursing with 189 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

190

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

389

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 190 degrees were awarded to men at Stratford University, which is 0.488 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (389).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 28 degrees were awarded to men at Stratford University in General Cooking & Related Culinary Arts, which is 1.12 times more than the 25 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 164 degrees were awarded to men at Stratford University in Registered Nursing, which is 6.56 times more than the 25 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

21%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 11% of students graduating from Stratford University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 21% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 21% 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Stratford University is Male and Asian (100% 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)

Black or African American
243 degrees awarded
White
87 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
41 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Stratford University is black or african american (243 degrees awarded). There were 2.79 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (87 degrees).

12.4% of degree recipients (72 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
184 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
59 degrees awarded
White Female
50 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Stratford University is black or african american female (184 degrees awarded). There were 3.12 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (59 degrees).

Operations

Stratford University employs 56 No academic ranks. Most academics at Stratford University are Female No academic rank (34), and Male No academic rank (22).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Stratford University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 14 employees, Sales and related, with 13 employees, and Management with 10 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$14.4M

2021 Salaries

30.9%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Stratford University paid a median of $14.4M in salaries, a 30.9% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$4.65M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Stratford University paid a total of $4.65M to 56 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.3% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

56 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

14 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Stratford University was No academic rank with 56 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Stratford University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 14 employees, Sales and related with 13 employees, and Management with 10 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Stratford University was Female No academic rank with 34 employees, and Male No academic rank with 22 employees.

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