Woodbury University
Burbank, California 91504-1052
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Strong graduate outcomes — close-knit campus
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.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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
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Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
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Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
80%
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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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
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