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Woodbury University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Burbank, CA

$41,924

Avg tuition

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About Woodbury 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.

Woodbury University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Burbank, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 937, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 63%. The university offers 24 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 59%, and a student-faculty ratio of 8:1. Tuition and fees for students are $41,924.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

63% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

75% 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

59% 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 Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Considered (not required)

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.

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The student-to-faculty ratio at this school is lower than other schools.

This means there are more faculty for each student, which can create an opportunity for more individualized attention and support in your studies.

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1k

Students enrolled

41%

Online student enrollment

8:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus Check Bold

Demographics

Hispanic

39%

White

36%

Asian

10%

Non-U.S. Citizen

6%

Black

5%

Two or more races

3%

Unknown

0%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

52%

Socio-economic diversity

39% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $41,924 $41,924
Graduate $41,924 $41,924

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 $1,125
On-campus room and board $13,896
On-campus other expenses $2,979
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $17,253
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $4,761
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $4,275

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $59,924 $59,924
Off-campus without family $65,063 $65,063
Off-campus with family $47,324 $47,324

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

100%

State Grant Aid

39%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

39%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $3,882
State Grant Aid $7,952
Institution Grant Aid $16,282
Pell Grant Aid $5,149

Financial Outlook

$27k

Average student debt after graduation

$37k

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

Architecture And Related Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

6

History

BA

MA

DOC

7

History

BA

MA

DOC

8

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

9

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

10

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

11

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.