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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.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$25,321
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
6400.0%
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
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Race & Ethnicity
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10-Year Earnings by Gender
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Cost of Living
Estimated from CA state average + large city premium