Woodbury University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$41,924

2% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$32,293

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.69%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

63%

1,453 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,036

91.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

59.1%

68 Graduates

About

Woodbury University is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Woodbury University were Architectural & Building Sciences & Technology (69 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (29 degrees), and Other Film & Photographic Arts (25 degrees).

In 2021, 288 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Woodbury University. 54.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (125 degrees), 1.64 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (76 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Woodbury University is $41,924, which is $18,740 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Woodbury University is $41,924, which is $18,740 more 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 $32,293.

In 2021, 99% of undergraduate students attending Woodbury University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$41,924

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Woodbury University was $41,924. The cost of tuition at Woodbury University is $18,740 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$32,293

2021 Value

0.914%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Woodbury University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $32,293. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Woodbury University grew by 0.914%.

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

$14,956

Room and Board

$1,080

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Woodbury University was of $14,956 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 8.8% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,080. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 45.2% 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

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at Woodbury University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 8.79% with respect to 2020, when 91% 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.

1.69%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Woodbury University was 1.69%, which represents 5 out of the 296 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 1,453 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 6.5% annual growth. Out of those 1,453 applicants, 916 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 63% acceptance rate.

There were 1,036 students enrolled at Woodbury University in 2021.

Woodbury University has an overall enrollment yield of 12.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

63%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

916

Accepted Out of 1,453

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Woodbury University was 63% (916 admissions from 1,453 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 70.4%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 6.5%, while admissions declined by −16.3%..

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.

Enrollment

Woodbury University had a total enrollment of 1,036 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Woodbury University is 948 students and the part-time enrollment is 88. This means that 91.5% of students enrolled at Woodbury University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Woodbury University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 38.7% Hispanic or Latino, 35.5% White, 9.94% Asian, 4.92% Black or African American, 3.19% Two or More Races, 0.483% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.386% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Woodbury University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (21.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (19.8%) and White Female (18.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.5%), followed by White Male (19.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (13.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

91.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Woodbury University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,036 students. The full-time enrollment at Woodbury University is 948 and the part-time enrollment is 88. This means that 91.5% of students enrolled at Woodbury 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 Woodbury University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

75%

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 Woodbury University was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
401 enrolled students
White
368 enrolled students
Asian
103 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Woodbury University is 38.7% Hispanic or Latino, 35.5% White, 9.94% Asian, 4.92% Black or African American, 3.19% Two or More Races, 0.483% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.386% 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.

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, 4 students (0.386%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 24 more women than men received degrees from Woodbury University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Woodbury University is white (125 degrees awarded). There were 1.64 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (76 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Woodbury University is Architectural & Building Sciences & Technology (69 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (29 degrees) and Other Film & Photographic Arts (25 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (89 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (72 degrees), and Business (102 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

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 Accountants & auditors (1,063,571 people), Other managers (850,052 people), Financial managers (497,602 people), Chief executives & legislators (420,846 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (353,531 people).

The most specialized majors at Woodbury University in 2021 are Architecture and Related Services (89 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (72 degrees), Business (102 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (8 degrees), and Communications (7 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 Woodbury University are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Woodbury University are Architecture and Related Services (89 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (72 degrees), Business (102 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (8 degrees), and Communications (7 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 Woodbury University are Elementary & secondary schools (840,445 people), Computer Systems Design (621,627 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (579,093 people), Banking & related activities (527,936 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (470,344 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 (2021)

Architectural & Building Sciences & Technology
69 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
29 degrees awarded
Other Film & Photographic Arts
25 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Woodbury University was Architectural & Building Sciences & Technology with 69 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

132

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

156

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 132 degrees were awarded to men at Woodbury University, which is 0.846 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (156).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 55 degrees were awarded to men at Woodbury University in Architectural & Building Sciences & Technology, which is 2.29 times more than the 24 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 42 degrees were awarded to men at Woodbury University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.56 times more than the 27 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

39%

100% Completion Time

54%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 39% of students graduating from Woodbury University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% 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 (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Woodbury University is Male and Two or More Races (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.

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, 1.47% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
125 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
76 degrees awarded
Asian
29 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Woodbury University is white (125 degrees awarded). There were 1.64 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (76 degrees).

0.347% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
84 degrees awarded
White Male
41 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
40 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Woodbury University is white female (84 degrees awarded). There were 2.05 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (41 degrees).

Operations

Woodbury University has an endowment valued at nearly $23.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.52M (15.1%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Woodbury University had a total salary expenditure of 37.3M. Woodbury University employs 31 Professors, 17 Associate professors and 15 Assistant professors. Most academics at Woodbury University are Male Professor (19), Female Professor (12), and Female Associate professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Woodbury University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 30 employees, Management, with 17 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 16 employees.

Endowment

$23.3M

2021 Endowment

16.1%

growth from 2020

Woodbury University has an endowment valued at about $23.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Woodbury University grew 16.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $27.1M 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

$18.4M

2021 Salaries

1.24%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Woodbury University paid a median of $18.4M in salaries, which represents 49.3% of their overall expenditure ($37.3M) and a 1.24% growth from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$5.82M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Woodbury University paid a total of $5.82M to 63 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.7% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

31 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

30 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Woodbury University were Professor with 31 employees, Associate professor with 17 employees, and Assistant professor with 15 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Woodbury University were Office and Administrative Support with 30 employees, Management with 17 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 16 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Woodbury University was Male Professor with 19 employees, Female Professor with 12 employees, and Female Associate professor with 9 employees.

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