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Woodbury University

Burbank, California 91504-1052

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Woodbury University is a private urban institution in Burbank, California. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 825 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

55% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $65,668 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $28,248.

Established
1884
Type
Private university

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73%Acceptance
SAT Avg
825Students
9:1Student:Faculty
55%Grad Rate
$65,668Earnings 10yr
$28,248Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate72.9%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$44,886
Room & Board$14,138
Books & Supplies$938
Total Cost of Attendance$58,180
Average Net Price$28,248
Median Debt at Graduation$26,960
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$25,368
$30–48K$27,418
$48–75K$25,615
$75–110K$29,628
$110K+$34,434

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

39.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.4%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

7

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (29)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

80%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
825
Gender Split
55% / 45%
Women / Men
First Generation
41%
Pell Grant Recipients
49%

Race & Ethnicity

White 41%
Black 5%
Hispanic 29%
Asian 13%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate54.8%
Freshman Retention79.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,665
10 Years$65,668

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

Niche
#251
vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • 1905 Woodbury University was founded as Woodbury's Business College on July 7, 1884, by Francis C.
  • The school started operations on July 19, 1884, focusing on educating Los Angeles residents in the areas of business, including bookkeeping, commercial law, and telegraphy.
  • In the first 103 years of the university's existence, the campus was located in Downtown and Central Los Angeles.
  • The first Los Angeles campus was at 316 North Main Street in Downtown Los Angeles, moving to the Stowell Building at 226 South Spring Street.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

163Very High

Estimated from CA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Los Angelespop. 3.9M
12 mi(21 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
124 mi(215 min)
San Franciscopop. 870K
336 mi(582 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

LAX Los Angeles19 mi
SAN San Diego121 mi
LAS Las Vegas222 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2591 mi · ~74h 51m drive
New York, NY2446 mi · ~70h 40m drive
Hartford, CT2511 mi · ~72h 32m drive
Providence, RI2575 mi · ~74h 23m drive
Albany, NY2453 mi · ~70h 52m drive
Syracuse, NY2332 mi · ~67h 22m drive
Rochester, NY2258 mi · ~65h 14m drive
Buffalo, NY2193 mi · ~63h 21m drive
Philadelphia, PA2389 mi · ~69h 1m drive
Pittsburgh, PA2133 mi · ~61h 37m drive
Harrisburg, PA2297 mi · ~66h 21m drive
Newark, NJ2438 mi · ~70h 26m drive
Washington, DC2296 mi · ~66h 20m drive
Baltimore, MD2316 mi · ~66h 54m drive
Atlanta, GA1937 mi · ~55h 57m drive
Charlotte, NC2118 mi · ~61h 11m drive
Raleigh, NC2235 mi · ~64h 34m drive
Miami, FL2342 mi · ~67h 39m drive
Orlando, FL2203 mi · ~63h 39m drive
Tampa, FL2156 mi · ~62h 17m drive
Nashville, TN1779 mi · ~51h 24m drive
New Orleans, LA1675 mi · ~48h 23m drive
Richmond, VA2284 mi · ~65h 59m drive
Chicago, IL1742 mi · ~50h 19m drive
Detroit, MI1979 mi · ~57h 10m drive
Minneapolis, MN1519 mi · ~43h 53m drive
St. Louis, MO1588 mi · ~45h 53m drive
Kansas City, MO1356 mi · ~39h 10m drive
Indianapolis, IN1807 mi · ~52h 12m drive
Columbus, OH1975 mi · ~57h 3m drive
Cleveland, OH2045 mi · ~59h 5m drive
Milwaukee, WI1741 mi · ~50h 18m drive
Dallas, TX1243 mi · ~35h 55m drive
Houston, TX1378 mi · ~39h 49m drive
Austin, TX1232 mi · ~35h 35m drive
San Antonio, TX1209 mi · ~34h 56m drive
Los Angeles, CA12 mi · ~21 min drive
San Francisco, CA336 mi · ~9h 42m drive
San Diego, CA124 mi · ~3h 35m drive
Seattle, WA949 mi · ~27h 25m drive
Portland, OR814 mi · ~23h 31m drive
Denver, CO829 mi · ~23h 57m drive
Phoenix, AZ363 mi · ~10h 29m drive
Salt Lake City, UT574 mi · ~16h 35m drive
Honolulu, HI2556 mi · ~73h 50m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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