Ashford University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition
$11,040
9.8% growth from 2023
2024 Average Net Price
$32,265
After Financial Aid
2024 Enrolled Students
28,004
100% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
10.1%
289 Graduates

About

Ashford University is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Ashford University were General Business Administration & Management (756 degrees awarded), Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (401 degrees), and General Psychology (247 degrees).

In 2024, 8,005 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Ashford University. 63.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (3,399 degrees), 1.59 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2,140 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Ashford University is $11,040, which is $−14,248 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Ashford University is $11,040, which is $14,248 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $32,265.

In 2024, 95% of undergraduate students attending Ashford University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 33% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,040
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Ashford University was $11,040. The cost of tuition at Ashford University is $−14,248 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

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Average Net Price

$32,265
2024 Value
25.2%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 Ashford University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $32,265. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Ashford University grew by 25.2%.

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Other Student Expenses

$13,324
Room and Board
$1,150
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Ashford University was of $13,324 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 46.2% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,150. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

95%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
33%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at Ashford University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.06% with respect to 2023, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Enrollment

Ashford University had a total enrollment of 28,004 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Ashford University is 28,004 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 37.3% White, 28.9% Black or African American, 20.7% Hispanic or Latino, 4.41% Two or More Races, 3.27% Asian, 0.936% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.8% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Ashford University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (21.7%), followed by Black or African American Female (19%) and White Male (17%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (23.8%), followed by Black or African American Female (21.4%) and White Male (15.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Ashford University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 28,004 students. The full-time enrollment at Ashford University is 28,004 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Ashford University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Retention Rate over Time

35%
2024 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 35%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Ashford University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    10,435 enrolled students
  2. Black or African American
    8,093 enrolled students
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    5,791 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Ashford University is 37.3% White, 28.9% Black or African American, 20.7% Hispanic or Latino, 4.41% Two or More Races, 3.27% Asian, 0.936% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.8% 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 48.8% White, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.7% 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, 952 students (3.4%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2024, 2,093 more women than men received degrees from Ashford University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Ashford University is white (3,399 degrees awarded). There were 1.59 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2,140 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Ashford University is General Business Administration & Management (756 degrees awarded), followed by Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (401 degrees) and General Psychology (247 degrees).

In 2024,  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 Business (4,053 degrees awarded), Education (1,094 degrees), and Psychology (700 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 (1,727,236 people), Accountants & auditors (1,061,527 people), Other managers (915,485 people), Financial managers (568,248 people), and Secondary school teachers (561,941 people).

The most specialized majors at Ashford University in 2024 are Business (4,053 degrees awarded), Education (1,094 degrees), Psychology (700 degrees), Protective Services (403 degrees), and Library Science (11 degrees) (as of 2024).

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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 Ashford University are Chief executives & legislators, Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Ashford University are Business (4,053 degrees awarded), Education (1,094 degrees), Psychology (700 degrees), Protective Services (403 degrees), and Library Science (11 degrees) (as of 2024).

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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 (3,466,273 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (709,579 people), Computer Systems Design (667,833 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (619,407 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (580,243 people).

The most specialized majors at Ashford University are Business (4,053 degrees awarded), Education (1,094 degrees), Psychology (700 degrees), Protective Services (403 degrees), and Library Science (11 degrees) (as of 2024).

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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 (2024)
  1. Early Childhood Education & Teaching
    160 degrees awarded
  2. Other Military Applied Sciences
    2 degrees awarded
  3. General Business Administration & Management
    1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Ashford University was Early Childhood Education & Teaching with 160 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,956
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
5,049
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 2,956 degrees were awarded to men at Ashford University, which is 0.585 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (5,049).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 668 degrees were awarded to men at Ashford University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.921 times less than the 725 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 725 degrees were awarded to men at Ashford University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.09 times more than the 668 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

1%
100% Completion Time
9%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 1% of students graduating from Ashford University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 9% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 11% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    3,399 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    2,140 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    1,521 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Ashford University is white (3,399 degrees awarded). There were 1.59 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2,140 degrees).

2.34% of degree recipients (187 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. White Female
    2,001 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American Female
    1,555 degrees awarded
  3. White Male
    1,398 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Ashford University is white female (2,001 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (1,555 degrees).

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Operations

In 2024, Ashford University had a total salary expenditure of 245M. Ashford University employs 43 Assistant professors, 29 Associate professors and 28 Professors. Most academics at Ashford University are Female Assistant professor (24), Female Associate professor (20), and Male Assistant professor (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ashford University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 422 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 368 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 118 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$109M
2024 Salaries
0%
growth from 2023

In 2024, Ashford University paid a median of $109M in salaries, which represents 44.7% of their overall expenditure ($245M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

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Instructional Salaries

$8.62M
Instructional Salaries
101
Number of Employees

In 2024, Ashford University paid a total of $8.62M to 101 employees working as instructors, which represents 7.89% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.15M (2.91%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ashford University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 422 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 368 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 118 employees.

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