Below Average

Score: 42/100

Ashford University

4-Year Private For-Profit

📍 San Diego, California 92123

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (F) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 9%

Outcomes

34/100

Affordability

36/100

Resources

67/100

Experience

36/100

Prestige

38/100

Quick Stats

32,604

Total Enrollment

Graduation Rate

31%

Retention Rate

16.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

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Avg home value near campus: $967,341
Avg rent near campus: $3,183/mo
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🏆 Where Ashford University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#30

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other

of 31 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$12,240	$12,240

Financial Aid

100%

Receive Any Aid

64%

Receive Pell Grants

64%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 1,393 grads/yr Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 856 grads/yr Psychology, General 700 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 610 grads/yr Health/Health Care Administration/Management 578 grads/yr Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 459 grads/yr Organizational Leadership 302 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 297 grads/yr Education, General 225 grads/yr Accounting 165 grads/yr Management Information Systems, General 162 grads/yr Project Management 153 grads/yr Behavioral Sciences 153 grads/yr Finance, General 152 grads/yr Operations Management and Supervision 123 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 106 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 106 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 100 grads/yr Information Technology 95 grads/yr Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other 93 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Ashford University's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Training and development managers

$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Industrial production managers

$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Administrative services managers

$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

32,604

Total Students

62%

Women

14%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 40%

Hispanic 21%

Black 28%

Asian 4%

Two or More 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

Fully Online 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 14%

25-64 (Adult) 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Ashford University?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Ashford University?

Tuition at Ashford University is $12,240 for in-state students and $12,240 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Ashford University?

The graduation rate at Ashford University is 9%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Ashford University a good school?

Ashford University has a Repit College Score of 42/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (F): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Ashford University?

Ashford University has a total enrollment of 32,604 students.

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