Ashford University, CA
Private For-Profit
4-Year • Large • Primarily Nonresidential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Distance Education-Only
Open Admissions
Main Campus
Ashford University Rankings
Affordability63
Selectivity6
Retention1
Graduation1
Earnings18
Diversity81
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Ashford University
88%
Bachelor’s
12%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Business, Management, Marketing40%
Communication, Journalism2%
Education18%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs10%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences2%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting9%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Library Science<1%
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences<1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies6%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies1%
Psychology7%
Public Administration and Social Service<1%
Social Sciences3%
Visual and Performing Arts<1%
Admissions
Getting into Ashford University
96%
Admission Rate
495
Median SAT Math
455
Median SAT Reading
21
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)440–550
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)400–510
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–23
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Ashford University
$12K
In-State Tuition
$12K
Out-of-State Tuition
$23K
Average Total Cost
$19K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $19K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $19K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $20K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $22K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $23K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Ashford University
62%
Receive Federal Loans
$10K
Median Federal Debt
25%
Repayment Rate
$341
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 73% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 8% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 3% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 1% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $7K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $13K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $10K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $10K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $43K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $24K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $5K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $1K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 19% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 25% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 29% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 37% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Ashford University
23%
Retention Rate
19%
Transfer Rate
39%
Withdrawal Rate
8%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 1% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 8% | 60% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 10% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 11% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 5% | 41% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 10% | 53% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8% | 51% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 13% | 43% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5% | 45% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 11% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 5% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Ashford University
80%
Employment Rate
$28K
Median Salary
$15K
25 Pctl Salary
$45K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 80% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 80% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 82% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 79% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 85% | 79% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $15K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $28K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $45K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $74K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $28K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $36K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $41K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Ashford University
28,289
Undergraduates
13%
Full-time Undergrads
33
Avg Entry Age
6,009
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 72% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 28% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 12% | 4% |
| Black | 33% | 8% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 42% | 25% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | <1% | 4% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 5% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 59% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 8% | 11% | 14% |
| >$110K | 6% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Ashford University, CA
California College San Diego
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