Stratford University

www.stratford.edu

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    2021 Undergraduate Tuition
    $14,980
    2021 Average Net Price
    $23,243
    After Financial Aid
    2019 Default Rate
    3.97%
    on Student Loans
    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 $−9,020 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

    In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Stratford University was 3.97%, corresponding to 42 out of the 1,059 total borrowers.

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    Costs

    In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Stratford University is $14,980.

    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.

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    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%.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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
    42
    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.

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    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 (33%), followed by White Female (9.08%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.41%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (19.1%), followed by Black or African American Female (14.2%) and Asian Female (13.4%).

    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 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    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.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)
    1. Black or African American
      591 enrolled students
    2. White
      141 enrolled students
    3. 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 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

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    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 (1,671,291 people), Registered nurses (1,628,761 people), Accountants & auditors (1,066,487 people), Other managers (951,910 people), and Software developers (799,174 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).

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    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 Stratford University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Dentists

    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).

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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 Stratford University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,358,757 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,063,084 people), Computer Systems Design (1,218,128 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (737,822 people), and Banking & related activities (544,113 people).

    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).

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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 Stratford University.
    Most Common (2021)
    1. Medical Assistant
      4 degrees awarded
    2. Culinary Arts & Chef Training
      2 degrees awarded

    In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Stratford University was Medical Assistant with 4 degrees awarded.

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    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).

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)
    1. Black or African American
      243 degrees awarded
    2. White
      87 degrees awarded
    3. 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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)
    1. Black or African American Female
      305 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Female
      280 degrees awarded
    3. Asian Male
      250 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Stratford University is black or african american female (305 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (280 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2021, Stratford University had a total salary expenditure of 34.7M. 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, which represents 41.5% of their overall expenditure ($34.7M) and a 30.9% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 15.2% decline between 2019 and 2020, and a 7.01% growth between 2018 and 2019.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $4.65M
    Instructional Salaries
    56
    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 $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    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.

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