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Ashford University

San Diego, California 92123

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Known for business — major research university

Ashford University is a private institution in San Diego with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A large campus of 23.7K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

9% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $35,404 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,321.

Acceptance
SAT Avg
23,734Students
16:1Student:Faculty
9%Grad Rate
$35,404Earnings 10yr
$25,321Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Ashford University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$13,160
Books & Supplies$1,150
Total Cost of Attendance$30,866
Average Net Price$25,321
Median Debt at Graduation$31,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$331

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$25,193
$30–48K$24,745
$48–75K$26,377
$75–110K$28,812
$110K+$27,097

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$25,321

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

64.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$9,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

179

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (86)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
23,734
Gender Split
62% / 38%
Women / Men
First Generation
54%
Pell Grant Recipients
31%

Race & Ethnicity

White 40%
Black 28%
Hispanic 21%
Asian 3%
Two+ 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate8.8%
Freshman Retention30.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$33,397
8 Years$32,575
10 Years$35,404

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$41,000
Men
$62,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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