Aspen University (454829)

www.aspen.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,210

8.95% growth from 2022

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

5,195

13% Full-Time

About

Aspen University (454829) is a higher education institution located in Maricopa County, AZ. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Aspen University (454829) were Public Health Nurse (1,540 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (61 degrees), and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (31 degrees).

In 2023, 2,514 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Aspen University (454829). 85.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 14.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,423 degrees), 2.51 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (568 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Aspen University (454829) is $6,210, which is $−24,793 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Aspen University (454829) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 707 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Aspen University (454829) is $6,210, which is $24,794 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2023, 13% of undergraduate students attending Aspen University (454829) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 15% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,210

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Aspen University (454829) was $6,210. The cost of tuition at Aspen University (454829) is $−24,794 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Aspen University (454829) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

100%

1 Year Growth

This chart compares the average net price of Aspen University (454829) (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

$10,696

Room and Board

$1,900

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Aspen University (454829) was of $10,696 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.98% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,900. The cost of books and supplies increased by 35.7% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Aspen University (454829) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

13%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

15%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

13% of undergraduate students at Aspen University (454829) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 35% with respect to 2022, when 20% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Aspen University (454829) (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 Aspen University (454829) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 707 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

Aspen University (454829) had a total enrollment of 5,195 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Aspen University (454829) is 673 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,522. This means that 13% of students enrolled at Aspen University (454829) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Aspen University (454829), both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.4% White, 22.9% Black or African American, 9.51% Hispanic or Latino, 7.22% Asian, 3.14% Two or More Races, 0.751% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.635% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Aspen University (454829) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (21.5%) and Black or African American Female (14.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.2%), followed by Black or African American Female (23.1%) and White Male (9.28%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

13%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Aspen University (454829) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,195 students. The full-time enrollment at Aspen University (454829) is 673 and the part-time enrollment is 4,522. This means that 13% of students enrolled at Aspen University (454829) are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Aspen University (454829) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,512 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,192 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
494 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Aspen University (454829) is 48.4% White, 22.9% Black or African American, 9.51% Hispanic or Latino, 7.22% Asian, 3.14% Two or More Races, 0.751% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.635% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,784 more women than men received degrees from Aspen University (454829). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Aspen University (454829) is white (1,423 degrees awarded). There were 2.51 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (568 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Aspen University (454829) is Public Health Nurse (1,540 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (61 degrees) and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (31 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Aspen University (454829), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (2,229 degrees awarded), Education (95 degrees), and Psychology (37 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 Aspen University (454829) are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,757,486 people), Registered nurses (1,636,452 people), Accountants & auditors (1,089,795 people), Other managers (1,011,995 people), and Software developers (762,093 people).

The most specialized majors at Aspen University (454829) in 2023 are Health (2,229 degrees awarded), Education (95 degrees), Psychology (37 degrees), Business (117 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (25 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Aspen University (454829) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Aspen University (454829) are Health (2,229 degrees awarded), Education (95 degrees), Psychology (37 degrees), Business (117 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (25 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Aspen University (454829) 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 Aspen University (454829).

Most Common (2023)

Public Health Nurse
1,540 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
61 degrees awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
31 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Aspen University (454829) was Public Health Nurse with 1,540 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Aspen University (454829) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

365

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,149

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 365 degrees were awarded to men at Aspen University (454829), which is 0.17 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,149).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Aspen University (454829) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 176 degrees were awarded to men at Aspen University (454829) in Public Health Nurse, which is 0.129 times less than the 1,364 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 1,364 degrees were awarded to men at Aspen University (454829) in Public Health Nurse, which is 7.75 times more than the 176 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

N/A%

100% Completion Time

N/A%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, N/A% of students graduating from Aspen University (454829) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, N/A% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and N/A% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (0%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2019 at Aspen University (454829) is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (0% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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 (2023)

White
1,423 degrees awarded
Black or African American
568 degrees awarded
Asian
168 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Aspen University (454829) is white (1,423 degrees awarded). There were 2.51 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (568 degrees).

8.63% of degree recipients (217 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,241 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
481 degrees awarded
White Male
182 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Aspen University (454829) is white female (1,241 degrees awarded). There were 2.58 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (481 degrees).

Operations

Aspen University (454829) employs 10 No academic ranks. Most academics at Aspen University (454829) are Female No academic rank (9), and Male No academic rank (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Aspen University (454829) are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 46 employees, Management, with 33 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 7 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$20.5M

2023 Salaries

12.7%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Aspen University (454829) paid a median of $20.5M in salaries, a 12.7% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 19.1% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 34.1% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$726k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Aspen University (454829) paid a total of $726k to 10 employees working as instructors, which represents 3.55% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

10 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

46 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Aspen University (454829) was No academic rank with 10 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Aspen University (454829) were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 46 employees, Management with 33 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 7 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Aspen University (454829) was Female No academic rank with 9 employees, and Male No academic rank with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Aspen University (454829).

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