Argosy University-Twin Cities

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2018 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,344

2018 Average Net Price

$17,989

After Financial Aid

2015 Default Rate

15.6%

on Student Loans

2017 Enrolled Students

1,346

23% Full-Time

About

Argosy University-Twin Cities is a higher education institution located in Dakota County, MN. In 2018, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Argosy University-Twin Cities were Veterinary Technician & Veterinary Assistant (92 degrees awarded), Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (56 degrees), and Dental Hygiene (37 degrees).

In 2018, 389 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Argosy University-Twin Cities. 81% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 19% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (314 degrees), 8.49 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (37 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Argosy University-Twin Cities is $13,344, which is $−10,652 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Argosy University-Twin Cities was 15.6%, corresponding to 3079 out of the 19780 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2018, the median undergraduate tuition at Argosy University-Twin Cities is $13,344

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,989.

In 2018, 64% of undergraduate students attending Argosy University-Twin Cities received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,344

2018 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2018, the cost of tuition at Argosy University-Twin Cities was $13,344.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Argosy University-Twin Cities (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,989

2018 Value

3.67%

1 Year Growth

In 2018 Argosy University-Twin Cities had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,989. Between 2017 and 2018, the average net price of Argosy University-Twin Cities grew by 3.67%.

This chart compares the average net price of Argosy University-Twin Cities (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,328

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Argosy University-Twin Cities was of $6,328 in 2018. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.768% between 2017 and 2018.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Argosy University-Twin Cities (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

64% of undergraduate students at Argosy University-Twin Cities received financial aid through grants or loans in 2018. This represents a decline of 8.57% with respect to 2017, when 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Argosy University-Twin Cities (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

15.6%

2015 Default Rate

3079

Number of Defaults

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Argosy University-Twin Cities was 15.6%, which represents 3079 out of the 19780 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Argosy University-Twin Cities had a total enrollment of 1,346 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Argosy University-Twin Cities is 309 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,037. This means that 23% of students enrolled at Argosy University-Twin Cities are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Argosy University-Twin Cities, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74.8% White, 10.7% Black or African American, 6.32% Asian, 5.65% Hispanic or Latino, 0.371% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.223% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Argosy University-Twin Cities in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (62.9%), followed by White Male (13.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.53%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (60.9%), followed by White Male (10.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.81%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

23%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Argosy University-Twin Cities in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,346 students. The full-time enrollment at Argosy University-Twin Cities is 309 and the part-time enrollment is 1,037. This means that 23% of students enrolled at Argosy University-Twin Cities are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Argosy University-Twin Cities (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

57%

2017 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Argosy University-Twin Cities was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Argosy University-Twin Cities had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Argosy University-Twin Cities (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

White
1,007 enrolled students
Black or African American
144 enrolled students
Asian
85 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Argosy University-Twin Cities is 74.8% White, 10.7% Black or African American, 6.32% Asian, 5.65% Hispanic or Latino, 0.371% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.223% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 10 students (0.743%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2018, 241 more women than men received degrees from Argosy University-Twin Cities. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Argosy University-Twin Cities is white (314 degrees awarded). There were 8.49 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (37 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Argosy University-Twin Cities is Veterinary Technician & Veterinary Assistant (92 degrees awarded), followed by Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (56 degrees) and Dental Hygiene (37 degrees).

In 2018, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Argosy University-Twin Cities, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (316 degrees awarded), Psychology (39 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (5 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Argosy University-Twin Cities are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,639,335 people), Other managers (2,238,430 people), Registered nurses (1,850,364 people), Software developers (1,446,628 people), and Accountants & auditors (1,374,574 people).

The most specialized majors at Argosy University-Twin Cities in 2018 are Health (316 degrees awarded), Psychology (39 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (5 degrees), Business (23 degrees), and Protective Services (3 degrees) (as of 2018).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Argosy University-Twin Cities are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Argosy University-Twin Cities are Health (316 degrees awarded), Psychology (39 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (5 degrees), Business (23 degrees), and Protective Services (3 degrees) (as of 2018).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Argosy University-Twin Cities are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Argosy University-Twin Cities.

Most Common (2018)

Veterinary Technician & Veterinary Assistant
92 degrees awarded
Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician
56 degrees awarded
Dental Hygiene
37 degrees awarded

In 2018, the most common associates degree concentration at Argosy University-Twin Cities was Veterinary Technician & Veterinary Assistant with 92 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Argosy University-Twin Cities according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2018

315

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2018

In 2018, 74 degrees were awarded to men at Argosy University-Twin Cities, which is 0.235 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (315).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Argosy University-Twin Cities by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Argosy University-Twin Cities in Clinical Psychology, which is 0.818 times less than the 11 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 83 degrees were awarded to men at Argosy University-Twin Cities in Veterinary Technician & Veterinary Assistant, which is 9.22 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (33.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2017 at Argosy University-Twin Cities is Female and White (33.3% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)

White
314 degrees awarded
Black or African American
37 degrees awarded
Asian
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Argosy University-Twin Cities is white (314 degrees awarded). There were 8.49 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (37 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)

White Female
267 degrees awarded
White Male
47 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Argosy University-Twin Cities is white female (267 degrees awarded). There were 5.68 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (47 degrees).

Operations

Argosy University-Twin Cities employs 19 Instructors, 4 Assistant professors and 3 Associate professors. Most academics at Argosy University-Twin Cities are Female Instructor (16), Male Instructor (3), and Female Assistant professor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Argosy University-Twin Cities are: Management, with 26 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 22 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 5 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$7.51M

2017 Salaries

7.15%

decline from 2016

In 2017, Argosy University-Twin Cities paid a median of $7.51M in salaries, a 7.15% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.43% decline between 2015 and 2016, and a 5.81% decline between 2014 and 2015.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.82M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Argosy University-Twin Cities paid a total of $1.82M to 27 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

19 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

26 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Argosy University-Twin Cities were Instructor with 19 employees, Assistant professor with 4 employees, and Associate professor with 3 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Argosy University-Twin Cities were Management with 26 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 22 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 5 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2017)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
Female Assistant professor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Argosy University-Twin Cities was Female Instructor with 16 employees, Male Instructor with 3 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 3 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Argosy University-Twin Cities.

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