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Ashford University
Snapshot
Status
Private
Acceptance Rate
-
SAT Range
-
ACT Range
-
Student/Faculty Ratio
280:1
Total Enrollments
34,190
Total Cost
$14,310
Net Average Cost of Attendance
$25,104
Main Address
8620 Spectrum Center Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92123
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Rankings
Overall Scores
B-
Admissions & Acceptance
C-
Retention & Graduation
D
Instructors & Faculty
B
Financial Resources

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Contact Info
Contact & Location
Phone Number
(866) 711-1700
Website
www.uagc.edu
Location
8620 Spectrum Center Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92123
Setting
Large City
Key Info, Costs & Aid
Selectivity
Completion Rate (2022)
Student Body
Total Enrollments (2022) 34,190
Women 64%
Men 36%
Total Enrollments (2022) 34,190
White 41%
Black or African American 29%
Hispanic or Latino 19%
Multiracial 4%
Asian 3%
Unknown 2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 1%
Native American 1%
International (Non-Citizen) 0%
Costs
In State Tuition (2022)
$12,240
Out of State Tuition (2022)
$12,240
Books
$1,150
On Campus Room & Board
-

* These statistics utilize the most recently released data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

Degree Overview
Degrees
Total Awards (2022) 9,891
Bachelor's 69%
Master's 28%
Associate's 2%
Doctoral 1%
Total Awards (2022) 9,891
Business 42%
Education and Liberal Arts 18%
Human and Social Sciences 15%
Healthcare 13%
Legal and Law 8%
Computer Technology 3%
Engineering 1%
Communication and Media 1%
Trades and Careers 0%
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Sources for school statistics and data include U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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Online Programs
Program
Associate's
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Accounting
 
 
 
Applied Linguistics
 
 
 
 
Behavioral Sciences
 
 
 
 
Business Administration And Management, General
 
 
 
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other
 
 
 
Business/Managerial Economics
 
 
 
 
Child Development
 
 
 
 
Clinical Psychology
 
 
 
 
Computer And Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
 
 
 
 
Computer Software Engineering
 
 
 
 
Counseling Psychology
 
 
 
 
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
 
 
 
 
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
 
 
 
Cultural Anthropology
 
 
 
 
Customer Service Management
 
 
 
 
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
 
 
 
 
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
 
 
 
Education, General
 
 
 
Education/Teaching Of Individuals In Early Childhood Special Education Programs
 
 
 
 
Educational Leadership And Administration, General
 
 
 
Educational/Instructional Technology
 
 
 
English Language And Literature, General
 
 
 
 
English Language And Literature/Letters, Other
 
 
 
 
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
 
 
 
 
Environmental Studies
 
 
 
 
Family Resource Management Studies, General
 
 
 
 
Finance, General
 
 
 
Gerontology
 
 
 
 
Health And Wellness, General
 
 
 
 
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
 
 
 
 
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
 
 
 
History, General
 
 
 
 
Holistic/Integrative Health
 
 
 
 
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
 
 
 
Human Services, General
 
 
 
Information Technology
 
 
 
 
International Business/Trade/Commerce
 
 
 
Journalism
 
 
 
 
Learning Sciences
 
 
 
 
Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies
 
 
 
 
Library And Information Science
 
 
 
 
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
 
 
 
 
Management Information Systems, General
 
 
 
Marketing, Other
 
 
 
 
Medical Informatics
 
 
 
 
Mental And Social Health Services And Allied Professions, Other
 
 
 
 
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
 
 
 
 
Military Applied Sciences, Other
 
 
 
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
 
 
 
 
Operations Management And Supervision
 
 
 
 
Organizational Behavior Studies
 
 
 
Organizational Leadership
 
 
Political Science And Government, General
 
 
 
 
Project Management
 
 
 
 
Psychology, General
 
 
Public Administration
 
 
 
Public Health, General
 
 
 
 
Real Estate
 
 
 
 
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
 
 
 
 
Research And Development Management
 
 
 
 
Social Sciences, General
 
 
 
 
Sociology, General
 
 
 
Special Education And Teaching, General
 
 
 
 
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
 
 
 
 
Sport And Fitness Administration/Management
 
 
 
 
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
 
 
 
 
Teaching English Or French As A Second Or Foreign Language, Other
 
 
 
 
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia And Information Resources Design
 
 
 
 
Accreditation
Accreditation
Accredited By
WASC Senior College and University Commission
Specialized Accreditations
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels

Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)

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Career Preparation
B+
Students and Culture
A-
Facilities
A-
Activities and Groups
A-
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4 Based on 2 Reviews
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Questions & Answers
Question
Who are the notable alumni?
1 Answer
Answered by: Universities.com

"Special K" Daley – Harlem Globetrotter

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What is the campus setting like?
1 Answer
Answered by: Universities.com

Ashford’s corporate office is based in San Diego, but their campus spans the world. That’s because the Ashford students complete their degrees 100% online. This means the Ashford campus extends to homes, offices, coffee shops, and anywhere else with an Internet connection. This flexible format allows students to study on their schedule — making Ashford an ideal environment for professionals, parents, and even world travelers and to complete a degree on their terms.

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What are the online learning and extension/adult learning opportunities?
1 Answer
Answered by: Universities.com

Ashford’s more than 50 degree programs are all offered 100% online from four colleges: the Forbes School of Business, the College of Education, the College of Health, Human Services, and Science, and the College of Liberal Arts. Degrees are designed to fit into the lives of busy professionals. The draw for most Ashford students is the ability to complete their degree online.

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What are the athletic highlights?
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The Ashford University Saints compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) as an independent member. The Saints formerly competed in the Midwest Collegiate Conference (MCC). Men's sports include baseball, basketball, soccer, and track and field. Women's sports include basketball, soccer, softball, track and field and volleyball. The official team colors are purple and gold, and the mascot for the Saints is a Saint Bernard dog named Champ. In 2010 and 2011, Ashford received the MCC President's Cup for high academic excellence among their student athletes with 96 individual students chosen for the Academic All-MCC Team. Additionally, 21 students were named Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes which requires a GPA of 3.5 to 4.0 at certification.

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What are the school's academic highlights?
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Answered by: Universities.com

Ashford offers more than 50 degree programs across four colleges: the Forbes School of Business, the College of Education, the College of Health, Human Services, and Science, and the College of Liberal Arts, with the majority of degrees awarded from the Forbes School of Business. The school offers Associate’s, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees and is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. In the 2013 National Survey of Student Engagement, Ashford students scored higher than average on questions relating to relationships, diverse perspectives, educational and personal growth such as thinking critically and analytically, and writing.