Hodges University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,000

2023 Average Net Price

$22,535

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2019 Acceptance Rate

61.2%

214 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

232

62.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

3.17%

2 Graduates

About

Hodges University is a higher education institution located in Lee County, FL. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Hodges University were Mental Health Counseling (44 degrees awarded), Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (6 degrees), and General Legal Studies (5 degrees).

In 2023, 207 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Hodges University. 70.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (80 degrees), 1.31 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (61 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Hodges University is $15,000, which is $−9,575 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Hodges University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 554 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Hodges University is $15,000, which is $9,575 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,535.

In 2023, 83% of undergraduate students attending Hodges University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,000

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Hodges University was $15,000. The cost of tuition at Hodges University is $−9,575 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$22,535

2023 Value

24.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Hodges University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,535. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Hodges University grew by 24.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Hodges 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

$12,000

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Hodges University was of $12,000 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

37%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Hodges University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 29.7% with respect to 2022, when 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Hodges 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 Hodges University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 554 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

Hodges University received 214 undergraduate applications in 2019, which represents a 26.2% annual growth. Out of those 214 applicants, 131 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 61.2% acceptance rate.

There were 232 students enrolled at Hodges University in 2023.

Hodges University has an overall enrollment yield of 55%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

61.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2019

131

Accepted Out of 214

In 2019, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Hodges University was 61.2% (131 admissions from 214 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2018, which was 76.6%. Between 2018 and 2019, the number of applicants declined by 26.2%, while admissions declined by 41%.

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

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Hodges University in false 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

Hodges University had a total enrollment of 232 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Hodges University is 145 students and the part-time enrollment is 87. This means that 62.5% of students enrolled at Hodges University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Hodges University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 18.5% Hispanic or Latino, 15.1% Two or More Races, 14.7% White, 3.88% Black or African American, and 0.431% Asian.

Students enrolled at Hodges University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (22.7%), followed by White Female (13.6%) and White Male (10.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (15.2%) and White Male (7.14%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

62.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Hodges University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 232 students. The full-time enrollment at Hodges University is 145 and the part-time enrollment is 87. This means that 62.5% of students enrolled at Hodges University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

100%

2023 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 Hodges University was 100%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Hodges University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
43 enrolled students
Two or More Races
35 enrolled students
White
34 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Hodges University is 18.5% Hispanic or Latino, 15.1% Two or More Races, 14.7% White, 3.88% Black or African American, and 0.431% Asian. 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 95 students (40.9%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 85 more women than men received degrees from Hodges University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Hodges University is hispanic or latino (80 degrees awarded). There were 1.31 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (61 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Hodges University is Mental Health Counseling (44 degrees awarded), followed by Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (6 degrees) and General Legal Studies (5 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Hodges University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (14 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (24 degrees), and Health (72 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hodges University are Registered nurses (1,522,046 people), Software developers (612,344 people), Other managers (288,888 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (229,273 people), and Medical & health services managers (208,092 people).

The most specialized majors at Hodges University in 2023 are Legal (14 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (24 degrees), Health (72 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (34 degrees), and Psychology (12 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 Hodges University are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Financial examiners

The most specialized majors at Hodges University are Legal (14 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (24 degrees), Health (72 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (34 degrees), and Psychology (12 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hodges University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,784,191 people), Elementary & secondary schools (698,644 people), Computer Systems Design (664,225 people), Outpatient care centers (418,295 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (406,837 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
13 degrees awarded
Applied Psychology
12 degrees awarded
Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
10 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Hodges University was Registered Nursing with 13 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

146

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 61 degrees were awarded to men at Hodges University, which is 0.418 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (146).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 14 degrees were awarded to men at Hodges University in Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications, which is 2.8 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 41 degrees were awarded to men at Hodges University in Mental Health Counseling, which is 13.7 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

15%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 9% of students graduating from Hodges University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 15% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 17% 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.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (33.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Hodges University is Male and White (33.3% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and 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)

Hispanic or Latino
80 degrees awarded
White
61 degrees awarded
Black or African American
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Hodges University is hispanic or latino (80 degrees awarded). There were 1.31 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (61 degrees).

18.4% of degree recipients (38 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
58 degrees awarded
White Female
37 degrees awarded
White Male
24 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Hodges University is hispanic or latino female (58 degrees awarded). There were 1.57 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (37 degrees).

Operations

Hodges University has an endowment valued at nearly $3.04M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 211k (6.94%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Hodges University had a total salary expenditure of 19.4M. Hodges University employs 23 No academic ranks. Most academics at Hodges University are Female No academic rank (12), and Male No academic rank (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hodges University are: Management, with 13 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 13 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 6 employees.

Endowment

$3.04M

2023 Endowment

3.91%

growth from 2022

Hodges University has an endowment valued at about $3.04M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Hodges University grew 3.91% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $46.7M 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 Hodges 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: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$8.19M

2023 Salaries

17.7%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Hodges University paid a median of $8.19M in salaries, which represents 42.3% of their overall expenditure ($19.4M) and a 17.7% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.09% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 21.7% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$2.07M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Hodges University paid a total of $2.07M to 23 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

23 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

13 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Hodges University was No academic rank with 23 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hodges University were Management with 13 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 13 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 6 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 Hodges University was Female No academic rank with 12 employees, and Male No academic rank with 11 employees.

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

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