Ashford University: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4270 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1216 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1142 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #95 of 249 | In California |
| #8 of 20 | In San Diego |
| #1539 of 2,438 | For Petrology and Geochemistry |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 33,084
- Graduates
- 7,278
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- Control
- Private
for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.uagc.edu
Ashford University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Ashford University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
40,362 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Ashford University has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 16584 (41%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 12039 (30%) |
| Hispanic | 7361 (18%) |
| Two or more races | 1666 (4%) |
| Asian | 1163 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 781 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 429 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 72 (0.2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 60 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Ashford University is $23,585 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $23,227 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $23,272 |
| $48-75K | $24,185 |
| $75-110K | $27,055 |
| $110K+ | $25,880 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $13,280 | $13,720 |
| Tuition in-state | $13,280 | $13,720 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $13,280 | $13,720 |
| Fee in-district | $998 | $944 |
| Fee in-state | $998 | $944 |
| Fee out-of-state | $998 | $944 |
Ashford University majors
Ashford University has granted 6,782 bachelor's degrees across 56 programs, 3,124 master's across 22 programs, and 64 doctorate degrees across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Ashford University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 | 682 | 886 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 635 | 450 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 260 | 816 | ||
| Psychology, General | 469 | 286 | 8 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 506 | 246 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 272 | 196 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 310 | 107 | ||
| Education, General | 192 | 215 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 228 | 2 | 17 | |
| Accounting | 197 | 46 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 119 | 91 | ||
| Behavioral Sciences | 206 | |||
| Holistic & Integrative Health | 170 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 159 | |||
| Sociology, General | 107 | 40 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 132 | 4 | ||
| Finance, General | 107 | 22 | ||
| Project Management | 119 | |||
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 111 | |||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 108 | |||
| Child Development | 106 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 106 | |||
| Human Services, General | 97 | 1 | ||
| Marketing, Other | 80 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 72 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 17 | 50 | ||
| Real Estate | 66 | |||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 62 | |||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 59 | |||
| Information Technology | 57 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 56 | |||
| History, General | 50 | |||
| Public Administration | 9 | 39 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 47 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 45 | |||
| Journalism | 42 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 42 | |||
| E-Commerce & Electronic Commerce | 41 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 41 | |||
| Learning Sciences | 40 | |||
| Library and Information Science | 39 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 36 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 35 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 21 | 12 | ||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 33 | |||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 28 | |||
| Public Health, General | 28 | |||
| Cultural Anthropology | 26 | |||
| Applied Linguistics | 23 | |||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 21 | |||
| Military Applied Sciences, Other | 11 | 10 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 21 | |||
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language, Other | 21 | |||
| Health and Wellness, General | 20 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 18 | |||
| Customer Service Management | 15 | |||
| Research and Development Management | 15 | |||
| Computer Software Engineering | 13 | |||
| Family Resource Management Studies, General | 12 | |||
| Gerontology | 11 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 11 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 10 | |||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 3 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 1 | |||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 272 | 6,782 | 3,124 | 64 |
Ashford University has a graduation rate of 9%, which is among the 2% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 9% | 7% | 11% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Ashford University has published 704 scientific papers with 8,811 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Geology, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2 | 11 |
| 1991 | 2 | 9 |
| 1992 | 6 | 7 |
| 1993 | 4 | 16 |
| 1994 | 2 | 16 |
| 1995 | 2 | 12 |
| 1996 | 4 | 4 |
| 1997 | 8 | 14 |
| 1998 | 5 | 29 |
| 1999 | 7 | 24 |
| 2000 | 13 | 42 |
| 2001 | 6 | 38 |
| 2002 | 6 | 47 |
| 2003 | 6 | 63 |
| 2004 | 13 | 65 |
| 2005 | 7 | 57 |
| 2006 | 15 | 93 |
| 2007 | 15 | 111 |
| 2008 | 11 | 128 |
| 2009 | 25 | 155 |
| 2010 | 21 | 226 |
| 2011 | 16 | 229 |
| 2012 | 12 | 329 |
| 2013 | 26 | 284 |
| 2014 | 40 | 313 |
| 2015 | 38 | 370 |
| 2016 | 44 | 464 |
| 2017 | 30 | 596 |
| 2018 | 40 | 589 |
| 2019 | 30 | 809 |
| 2020 | 37 | 948 |
| 2021 | 30 | 1104 |
| 2022 | 30 | 1025 |
General info
| Total FTE staff | 969 |
|---|---|
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 8620 Spectrum Center Boulevard San Diego, California, 92123 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,387,000 |
| Phone | 8667111700 |