Ashford University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	For Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Non Traditional

Student body size	Large
Student to faculty ratio	21 to 1
Students retention rate	31%
On-time graduation rate	10%

Located in San Diego, California, Ashford University is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Ashford University is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Ashford University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Ashford University is reported to be 10%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 48%.

The retention rate of students at Ashford University is 31% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in California is 85%, while the national average is 63%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Ashford University do not continue their studies after the first year.

All programs are offered online
Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,278

Cost of attendance at Ashford University in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$17,868

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,278

Cost of attendance at Ashford University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$17,869

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at Ashford University received on average $4,803 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,803

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	575	60%	$4,285	$2,464,158
Other Federal Grant	626	66%	$4,242	$2,655,713
State Grant/Scholarships	0	0%	-	-
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	705	74%	$2,242	$1,580,567
Total Grant & Scholarships	882	93%	$4,803	$4,236,280

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Ashford University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Ashford University students is 9.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 10.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 7.2%.

9.5%

asian 17.4% 4 students
African American 5.6% 61 students
white 11.3% 205 students
unknown 3.7% 2 students
hawaiian 6.1% 2 students
hispanic 11.7% 42 students
Mixed Race 14.2% 17 students

Service Offerings

Ashford University provides the following additional services to its students

Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Ashford University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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