Strayer University-District of Columbia

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,320

2019 Student Loan

2.27%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

446

9.87% Full-Time

About

Strayer University-District of Columbia is a higher education institution located in District of Columbia, DC. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Strayer University-District of Columbia were General Business (43 degrees awarded), Information Technology (15 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (14 degrees).

In 2021, 166 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Strayer University-District of Columbia. 64.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (127 degrees), 9.77 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (13 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Strayer University-District of Columbia is $13,320, which is $−9,864 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Strayer University-District of Columbia is $13,320, which is $−9,864 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

In 2021, 59% of undergraduate students attending Strayer University-District of Columbia received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,320

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Strayer University-District of Columbia was $13,320. The cost of tuition at Strayer University-District of Columbia is $−9,864 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Strayer University-District of Columbia (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

This chart compares the average net price of Strayer University-District of Columbia (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

$8,976

Room and Board

$1,350

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Strayer University-District of Columbia was of $8,976 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 17.8% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,350. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Strayer University-District of Columbia (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

59% of undergraduate students at Strayer University-District of Columbia received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 9.23% with respect to 2020, when 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Strayer University-District of Columbia (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.

2.27%

2019 Default Rate

425

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Strayer University-District of Columbia was 2.27%, which represents 425 out of the 18700 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

Strayer University-District of Columbia had a total enrollment of 446 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Strayer University-District of Columbia is 44 students and the part-time enrollment is 402. This means that 9.87% of students enrolled at Strayer University-District of Columbia are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Strayer University-District of Columbia, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80.3% Black or African American, 7.17% Hispanic or Latino, 5.61% White, 3.59% Two or More Races, 1.35% Asian, and 0.224% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Strayer University-District of Columbia in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (46.4%), followed by Black or African American Female (25%) and White Male (7.14%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (37.5%), followed by Black or African American Female (31.3%) and Asian Female (6.25%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

9.87%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Strayer University-District of Columbia in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 446 students. The full-time enrollment at Strayer University-District of Columbia is 44 and the part-time enrollment is 402. This means that 9.87% of students enrolled at Strayer University-District of Columbia are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

38%

2017 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 Strayer University-District of Columbia was 38%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Strayer University-District of Columbia had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Strayer University-District of Columbia (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
358 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
32 enrolled students
White
25 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Strayer University-District of Columbia is 80.3% Black or African American, 7.17% Hispanic or Latino, 5.61% White, 3.59% Two or More Races, 1.35% Asian, and 0.224% 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 Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 7 students (1.57%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 48 more women than men received degrees from Strayer University-District of Columbia. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Strayer University-District of Columbia is black or african american (127 degrees awarded). There were 9.77 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (13 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Strayer University-District of Columbia is General Business (43 degrees awarded), followed by Information Technology (15 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (14 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Strayer University-District of Columbia, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (33 degrees awarded), Business (107 degrees), and Protective Services (14 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 Strayer University-District of Columbia are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,779,851 people), Accountants & auditors (1,070,821 people), Other managers (837,827 people), Software developers (606,863 people), and Financial managers (501,606 people).

The most specialized majors at Strayer University-District of Columbia in 2021 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (33 degrees awarded), Business (107 degrees), Protective Services (14 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (3 degrees), and EDUCATION. (3 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Strayer University-District of Columbia are Physicians, Surgeons, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at Strayer University-District of Columbia are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (33 degrees awarded), Business (107 degrees), Protective Services (14 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (3 degrees), and EDUCATION. (3 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Strayer University-District of Columbia are Elementary & secondary schools (3,175,656 people), Computer Systems Design (1,002,970 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (603,073 people), Banking & related activities (564,616 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (537,502 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

General Business
43 degree-majors awarded
Information Technology
15 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
14 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Strayer University-District of Columbia was General Business with 43 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

107

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 59 degrees were awarded to men at Strayer University-District of Columbia, which is 0.551 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (107).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Strayer University-District of Columbia by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Strayer University-District of Columbia in General Business, which is 0.25 times less than the 48 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 48 degrees were awarded to men at Strayer University-District of Columbia in General Business, which is 4 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

33%

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 33% of students graduating from Strayer University-District of Columbia completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 33% 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.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2020 at Strayer University-District of Columbia is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

Black or African American
127 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
13 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Strayer University-District of Columbia is black or african american (127 degrees awarded). There were 9.77 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (13 degrees).

1.2% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
81 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
46 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Strayer University-District of Columbia is black or african american female (81 degrees awarded). There were 1.76 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (46 degrees).

Operations

Strayer University-District of Columbia employs 121 Professors, 68 Instructors and 15 No academic ranks. Most academics at Strayer University-District of Columbia are Female Professor (65), Female Instructor (58), and Male Professor (56).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Strayer University-District of Columbia are: Management, with 246 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 225 employees, and Sales and related with 154 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$170M

2021 Salaries

5.5k%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Strayer University-District of Columbia paid a median of $170M in salaries, a 5.5k% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$16.1M

Instructional Salaries

204

Number of Employees

In 2021, Strayer University-District of Columbia paid a total of $16.1M to 204 employees working as instructors, which represents 9.43% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

121 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

246 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Strayer University-District of Columbia were Professor with 121 employees, Instructor with 68 employees, and No academic rank with 15 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Strayer University-District of Columbia were Management with 246 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 225 employees, and Sales and related with 154 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Professor
Female Instructor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Strayer University-District of Columbia was Female Professor with 65 employees, Female Instructor with 58 employees, and Male Professor with 56 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Strayer University-District of Columbia.