Woodbury University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4102 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1166 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1093 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #91 of 249 | In California |
| #1 of 2 | In Burbank |
| #1394 of 2,927 | For Communications and Public Relations |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 63%
- Undergraduates
- 937
- Graduates
- 99
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- woodbury.edu
Woodbury University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Woodbury University has an acceptance rate of 63% and is among the top 24% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 63% | 60% | 65% |
| Applicants | 1,453 | 573 | 877 |
| Admissions | 916 | 343 | 573 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 115 | 45 | 70 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
402 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
23 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 401 (39%) |
|---|---|
| White | 368 (36%) |
| Asian | 103 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 67 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 51 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 33 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 4 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Woodbury University is $32,293 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 | $24,801 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $24,091 |
| $48-75K | $31,731 |
| $75-110K | $34,437 |
| $110K+ | $36,108 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $41,924 | $41,924 |
| Tuition in-state | $41,924 | $41,924 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $41,924 | $41,924 |
| Fee in-district | $1,494 | $1,530 |
| Fee in-state | $1,494 | $1,530 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,494 | $1,530 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 224 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,896 |
| Room charge | $8,672 |
| Meal charge | $5,224 |
Woodbury University majors
Woodbury University has granted 238 bachelor's degrees across 19 programs and 50 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Woodbury University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology | 69 | 10 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 29 | 40 |
| Film & Video and Photographic Arts, Other | 25 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 17 | |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 13 | |
| Accounting | 12 | |
| Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations | 10 | |
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 10 | |
| Interior Architecture | 10 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 9 | |
| Communication, General | 7 | |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 7 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 6 | |
| Psychology, General | 6 | |
| Human Computer Interaction | 2 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 2 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 1 | |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 238 | 50 |
Woodbury University has a graduation rate of 59%, which is among the 43% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 59% | 61% | 58% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Woodbury University has published 543 scientific papers with 2,035 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, Computer Science, Psychology, Environmental Science, Business, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2 | 5 |
| 1991 | 0 | 4 |
| 1992 | 1 | 3 |
| 1993 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 4 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 | 5 |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 | 5 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 3 |
| 2001 | 2 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2 | 2 |
| 2003 | 8 | 4 |
| 2004 | 2 | 6 |
| 2005 | 3 | 6 |
| 2006 | 21 | 11 |
| 2007 | 23 | 12 |
| 2008 | 14 | 20 |
| 2009 | 17 | 61 |
| 2010 | 37 | 52 |
| 2011 | 24 | 64 |
| 2012 | 17 | 80 |
| 2013 | 17 | 94 |
| 2014 | 35 | 124 |
| 2015 | 31 | 132 |
| 2016 | 28 | 115 |
| 2017 | 39 | 134 |
| 2018 | 31 | 130 |
| 2019 | 35 | 195 |
| 2020 | 18 | 165 |
| 2021 | 30 | 229 |
| 2022 | 22 | 205 |
Notable alumni
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Helen Gurley Brown
- Occupations
- journalistbusinesspersoneditorwriter
- Biography
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Helen Gurley Brown was an American author, publisher, and businesswoman. She was the editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan magazine for 32 years.
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Star Parker
- Occupations
- journalistwriter
- Biography
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Star Parker is an American syndicated columnist, Republican politician, author, TV Host, and conservative political activist. In 1995, she founded the Center for Urban Renewal and Education. In 2010, she was the unsuccessful Republican nominee for the United States House of Representatives in California's 37th District.
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William Travilla
- Occupations
- costume designerfashion designer
- Biography
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William Travilla, known professionally as Travilla, was an American costume designer for theatre, film, and television. He is perhaps best known for designing costumes for Marilyn Monroe in eight of her films, as well as two of the most iconic dresses in cinematic history.
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Janee Michelle
- Occupations
- film actormodelballet dancertelevision actoractor
- Biography
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Janee Michelle, also known as Gee Tucker, is an American actress, former model, dancer, and businessperson, best known for her role in the 1974 horror film The House on Skull Mountain. Her acting and modeling career has included appearances in a variety of media, including films, television programs and advertisements, theatrical productions, and print advertisements. Mercadel made her first film appearance in the 1964 short film The Legend of Jimmy Blue Eyes.
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Adolfo Camarillo
- Occupations
- businessperson
- Biography
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Don Adolfo Camarillo was a prominent Californio philanthropist, ranchero, and horse breeder, known for founding the city of Camarillo, California, along with his brother Juan Camarillo Jr. Camarillo also donated the land for Adolfo Camarillo High School. The horse breed Camarillo White Horse was named for Camarillo. He began breeding them in 1921 and the line continues today. Because of his philanthropy in 1950, Pope Pius XII named him a Knight of St. Gregory the Great.
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Joseph M. Souki
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Joseph M. Souki is an American Democratic politician and former Speaker of the Hawaii House of Representatives.
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Cleo Baldon
- Occupations
- landscape architectarchitect
- Biography
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Cleo Baldon was an American architect, landscape architect, and furniture designer based in Los Angeles, where she contributed to many well-known structures, especially pools. She worked as the design director of Galper-Baldon Associates, headquartered in Venice, California. Baldon is credited with having a profound effect on the California furniture industry with her outdoor furniture designs.
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Lou Kimzey
- Occupations
- publisher
- Biography
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Lou Kimzey was the creator and publisher of the biker magazines Easyriders and Iron Horse.
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Gabriel Green
- Occupations
- politicianufologist
- Biography
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Gabriel Green was an American early UFOlogist who claimed contact with extraterrestrials. Green was a write-in United States presidential candidate in 1960 and 1972.
General info
| Alternative names | WU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1884 |
| Motto | Woodbury Transforming Students since 1884 |
| Colors | purple, white |
| Academic calendar | September to September (September - December; January-March; April-June; June-September) |
| Total FTE staff | 221 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 7500 Glenoaks Blvd Burbank, California, 91504-1052 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 107,000 |
| Phone | 8187670888 |