Aspen University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6853 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1858 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1769 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #28 of 38 | In Colorado |
| #6 of 9 | In Denver |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 1,475
- Graduates
- 2,036
- Male:Female Ratio
- 16:84
- Control
- Private
for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.aspen.edu
Aspen University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Aspen 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.
3,511 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Aspen 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 | 1597 (46%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 858 (25%) |
| Hispanic | 339 (10%) |
| Asian | 293 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 266 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 115 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 25 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Aspen University is $13,781 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 | $14,895 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,846 |
| $48-75K | $17,173 |
| $75-110K | $17,824 |
| $110K+ | $17,824 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,000 | $5,160 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,000 | $5,160 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $6,000 | $5,160 |
| Fee in-district | $870 | $750 |
| Fee in-state | $870 | $750 |
| Fee out-of-state | $870 | $750 |
Aspen University majors
Aspen University has granted 1,320 bachelor's degrees across 6 programs, 606 master's across 11 programs, and 360 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Aspen University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health & Community Nurse & Nursing | 1,189 | |||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 517 | |||
| Nursing Administration | 293 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 21 | 59 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 53 | 10 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 26 | 18 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 11 | 27 | ||
| Project Management | 25 | |||
| Medical Office Management & Administration | 20 | |||
| Computer Science | 8 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 5 | |||
| Information Resources Management | 4 | |||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 4 | |||
| Finance, General | 3 | |||
| Information Technology Project Management | 2 | |||
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 1 | |||
| Information Technology | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 11 | 1,320 | 606 | 360 |
Aspen University has a graduation rate of 27%, which is among the 9% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 27% | 38% | |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Aspen University has published 73 scientific papers with 606 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Computer Science, Political Science, Psychology, Law, Business, Economics, Biology, and Pathology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 2 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | 3 |
| 2010 | 0 | 13 |
| 2011 | 4 | 4 |
| 2012 | 0 | 14 |
| 2013 | 1 | 23 |
| 2014 | 1 | 29 |
| 2015 | 0 | 32 |
| 2016 | 3 | 21 |
| 2017 | 2 | 29 |
| 2018 | 0 | 32 |
| 2019 | 1 | 20 |
| 2020 | 7 | 25 |
| 2021 | 2 | 39 |
| 2022 | 7 | 56 |
| 2023 | 6 | 86 |
| 2024 | 21 | 101 |
| 2025 | 11 | 85 |
General info
| Total FTE staff | 145 |
|---|---|
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools |
Location and contacts
| Address | 4615 E. Elwood St., Suite 100 Phoenix, Arizona, 85040 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 716,000 |
| Phone | 3033334224 |