Woodbury University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$43,392

3.5% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$32,182

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

62.6%

1,460 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

943

90.9% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

54.8%

74 Graduates

About

Woodbury University is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2022, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Woodbury University were General Business Administration & Management (39 degrees awarded) and General Drafting & Design Technology (3 degrees).

In 2022, 280 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Woodbury University. 58.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (113 degrees), 1.12 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (101 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Woodbury University is $43,392, which is $19,396 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Woodbury University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 237 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Woodbury University is $43,392, which is $19,396 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $32,182.

In 2022, 95% of undergraduate students attending Woodbury University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$43,392

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Woodbury University was $43,392. The cost of tuition at Woodbury University is $19,396 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Woodbury University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$32,182

2022 Value

0.344%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Woodbury University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $32,182. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Woodbury University grew by 0.344%.

This chart compares the average net price of Woodbury University (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

$15,575

Room and Board

$1,125

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Woodbury University was of $15,575 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 4.14% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,125. The cost of books and supplies increased by 4.17% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Woodbury University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at Woodbury University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 4.04% with respect to 2021, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Woodbury University (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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Woodbury University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 237 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.

Admissions

Woodbury University received 1,460 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 0.482% annual growth. Out of those 1,460 applicants, 914 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 62.6% acceptance rate.

There were 943 students enrolled at Woodbury University in 2022.

Woodbury University has an overall enrollment yield of 12.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

62.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

914

Accepted Out of 1,460

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Woodbury University was 62.6% (914 admissions from 1,460 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 63%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 0.482%, while admissions declined by 0.218%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Woodbury University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at Woodbury University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Woodbury University had a total enrollment of 943 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Woodbury University is 857 students and the part-time enrollment is 86. This means that 90.9% of students enrolled at Woodbury University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Woodbury University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 37.8% White, 31.7% Hispanic or Latino, 12.4% Asian, 4.14% Black or African American, 2.86% Two or More Races, 0.742% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.424% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Woodbury University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (20.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (17%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (16.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.8%), followed by White Male (22%) and Asian Female (6.78%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

90.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Woodbury University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 943 students. The full-time enrollment at Woodbury University is 857 and the part-time enrollment is 86. This means that 90.9% of students enrolled at Woodbury University 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 Woodbury University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2022 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 Woodbury University was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Woodbury University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
356 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
299 enrolled students
Asian
117 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Woodbury University is 37.8% White, 31.7% Hispanic or Latino, 12.4% Asian, 4.14% Black or African American, 2.86% Two or More Races, 0.742% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.424% 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, 29 students (3.08%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 46 more women than men received degrees from Woodbury University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Woodbury University is white (113 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (101 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Woodbury University is General Business Administration & Management (39 degrees awarded), followed by General Drafting & Design Technology (3 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Woodbury University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (76 degrees awarded), English (5 degrees), and Business (74 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Woodbury University are Accountants & auditors (1,052,176 people), Other managers (849,513 people), Financial managers (514,339 people), Chief executives & legislators (416,908 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (354,057 people).

The most specialized majors at Woodbury University in 2022 are Visual & Performing Arts (76 degrees awarded), English (5 degrees), Business (74 degrees), Protective Services (12 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (6 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Woodbury University are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Woodbury University are Visual & Performing Arts (76 degrees awarded), English (5 degrees), Business (74 degrees), Protective Services (12 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (6 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 Woodbury University are Elementary & secondary schools (890,973 people), Computer Systems Design (653,416 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (599,238 people), Banking & related activities (524,160 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (511,349 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2022)

Cinematography & Film Production
24 degrees awarded
Other Film & Photographic Arts
19 degrees awarded
Fashion & Apparel Design
13 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Woodbury University was Cinematography & Film Production with 24 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Woodbury University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

117

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

163

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 117 degrees were awarded to men at Woodbury University, which is 0.718 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (163).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Woodbury University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 22 degrees were awarded to men at Woodbury University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.815 times less than the 27 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 27 degrees were awarded to men at Woodbury University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.23 times more than the 22 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

43%

100% Completion Time

63%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 43% of students graduating from Woodbury University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 65% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (67.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Woodbury University is Female and Hispanic or Latino (67.6% 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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.35% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
113 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
101 degrees awarded
Asian
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Woodbury University is white (113 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (101 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
67 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
59 degrees awarded
White Male
46 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Woodbury University is white female (67 degrees awarded). There were 1.14 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (59 degrees).

Operations

Woodbury University has an endowment valued at nearly $19.2M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −3.78M (−19.7%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Woodbury University had a total salary expenditure of 37.2M. Woodbury University employs 32 Professors, 15 Associate professors and 15 Assistant professors. Most academics at Woodbury University are Male Professor (19), Female Professor (13), and Male Associate professor (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Woodbury University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 24 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 22 employees, and Management with 16 employees.

Endowment

$19.2M

2022 Endowment

17.8%

decline from 2021

Woodbury University has an endowment valued at about $19.2M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Woodbury University declined 17.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $27.4M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Woodbury University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$19.2M

2022 Salaries

4.56%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Woodbury University paid a median of $19.2M in salaries, which represents 51.7% of their overall expenditure ($37.2M) and a 4.56% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.24% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 10.4% growth between 2019 and 2020.

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

Instructional Salaries

$5.63M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Woodbury University paid a total of $5.63M to 63 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.3% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

32 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

24 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Woodbury University were Professor with 32 employees, Associate professor with 15 employees, and Assistant professor with 15 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Woodbury University were Office and Administrative Support with 24 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 22 employees, and Management with 16 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Woodbury University was Male Professor with 19 employees, Female Professor with 13 employees, and Male Associate professor with 10 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Woodbury University.

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