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
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
Programs (86)
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