Ashford University
Ashford University is one of the seventy-eight private, for-profit 4-year colleges in California. The campus is located in an urban area, in San Diego.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 36,453 students attend the school. Every year 8% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Ashford University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $10,848, and fees were $400. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $10,848 and $400 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge City |
Number of Students36,453 |
Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelFor-profit |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate26% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Senior College and University Commission 11/08/2013 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $452/credit | |
In State Students | $452/credit | |
Out of State Students | $452/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $20,340 | $20,340 | $20,340 |
ADN | 70 | $31,640 | $31,640 | $31,640 |
BSN | 125 | $56,500 | $56,500 | $56,500 |
FNP | 50 | -- | -- | -- |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 88% of Ashford University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 73% | $4,321 |
Other Federal Grant | 11% | $504 |
State Grant & Scholarships | -- | $935 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 16% | $3,317 |
Federal Student Loans | 79% | $6,769 |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$18,469
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$18,519 |
$30,001 to $48,000$19,354 |
$48,001 to $75,000$20,724 |
$75,001 to $110,000$20,425 |
Over $110,000$23,057 |
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Student Population
31,546
Undergrads
4,907
Graduates
25,717
Women
10,736
Men
100%
Full-time
0%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
41% |
Black/African American |
37% |
Hispanic |
12% |
Two or more races |
4% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
Asian |
2% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses
- FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships
- Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships
- Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing.