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Hodges University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Fort Myers, FL

$14,280

Avg tuition

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About Hodges University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

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Hodges University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Fort Myers, Florida. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 432, and admissions are selective. The university offers 17 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 15%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $14,280.

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Admissions Breakdown

n/a

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

50% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

15% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores --

High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

551

Students enrolled

93%

Online student enrollment

10:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

Demographics

White

39%

Hispanic

30%

Unknown

16%

Black

11%

Asian

2%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

Two or more races

0%

Non-U.S. Citizen

Information not available

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Female student population

62%

Socio-economic diversity

60% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

48

Total Online Enrollment

512

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

13% On-campus

87% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 92% online

Associate Check Bold 77% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 82% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 100% online

Master's Check Bold 100% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $14,280 $14,280
Graduate $14,940 $14,940

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,200
On-campus room and board Currently unavailable
On-campus other expenses Currently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $12,000
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $4,600
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $4,600

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $15,480 $15,480
Off-campus without family $32,080 $32,080
Off-campus with family $20,080 $20,080

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

60%

State Grant Aid

56%

Institution Grant Aid

4%

Pell Grant

60%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $7,254
State Grant Aid $2,388
Institution Grant Aid $500
Pell Grant Aid $4,332

Financial Outlook

$28k

Average student debt after graduation

$32k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

3

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

5

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

6

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

7

Legal Professions And Studies

BA

MA

DOC

8

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

9

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

10

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

11

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

12

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.