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Ashford University (AU)
- 400 N Bluff Blvd
- Clinton, IA 52733
- OPEID College Code: 00188100
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- General Phone: (563) 242-4023
- President: Dr. Jane Mcauliffe
- Website: www.ashford.edu

- Type: Private For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Town Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 10,568
- College Alias: AU

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - AU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Postbaccalaureate (Education)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.ashford.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $55.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $55.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Recommended
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Recommended
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 698 | 1,265 | 1,963 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 530 (76%) | 1,090 (86%) | 1,620 (83%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 210 (40%) | 612 (56%) | 822 (51%) |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: AU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 76%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 17% | 49% | 4% | 21% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $7,694 | $2,650 | $2,891 | $6,436 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Number in Default | 17 | 8 | 4 |
| Number in Repayment | 411 | 192 | 165 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $15,340 | $14,894 | $14,070 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $15,340 | $14,894 | $14,070 |
| Books and Supplies | $700 | $700 | $700 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,800 | $5,800 | $5,600 |
| Other Expenses | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $22,840 | $22,394 | $21,370 |
| Out of State | $22,840 | $22,394 | $21,370 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $23,040 | $22,594 | $21,770 |
| Out of State | $23,040 | $22,594 | $21,770 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $18,040 | $17,594 | $16,770 |
| Out of State | $18,040 | $17,594 | $16,770 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 10,568 Undergraduate: 9,866 Graduate: 702
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,521 Female: 8,047
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,272 Female: 7,594
- Graduate Gender Male: 249 Female: 453
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 10,463 Part-Time: 105
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 9,761 Part-Time: 105
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 702 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 35 | 0.3% |
| American Indian | 102 | 1% |
| Black | 2,407 | 23% |
| Asian | 171 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 712 | 7% |
| White | 6,505 | 62% |
| Unknown | 636 | 6% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 42 | 0.4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 218 | 2% |
| Ages 20-21 | 274 | 3% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,143 | 11% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,305 | 22% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,971 | 19% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,695 | 16% |
| Ages 40-49 | 2,128 | 20% |
| Ages 50-65 | 766 | 7% |
| Age Over 65 | 23 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 3 | 0.03% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,547 | 817 | 730 |
| Faculty Status | 748 | 45 | 703 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 748 | 45 | 703 |
| Primarily Instruction | 748 | 45 | 703 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 560 | 557 | 3 |
| Other Professionals | 216 | 197 | 19 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 23 | 18 | 5 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 9 | 7 | 2 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 14 | 11 | 3 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $41,606 (45) | $44,420 (31) | $35,376 (14) |
| Professor | $58,580 (17) | $58,519 (15) | $59,034 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $46,782 (6) | $46,418 (3) | $47,146 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $26,636 (15) | $26,738 (10) | $26,431 (5) |
| Instructor | $28,028 (7) | $30,868 (3) | $25,899 (4) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $34,042 (45) | $36,345 (31) | $28,944 (14) |
| Professor | $47,930 (17) | $47,881 (15) | $48,301 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $38,277 (6) | $37,979 (3) | $38,575 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $21,793 (15) | $21,877 (10) | $21,626 (5) |
| Instructor | $22,933 (7) | $25,256 (3) | $21,190 (4) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $642,842 | $316,417 | $326,425 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 49% | 51% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 151 | 69 | 82 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 127 | 58 | 69 |
| Baseball | 20 | 20 | - |
| Basketball | 25 | 12 | 13 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 24 | 11 | 13 |
| Golf | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| Soccer | 35 | 18 | 17 |
| Softball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Volleyball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $18,370 | $16,072 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $16,800 | $10,284 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 20 | 9 | 11 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 45%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 41% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 36% |
| Female | 44% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 75% |
| Black | 36% |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 41% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 22% |
| 5 Years | 33% |
| 6 Years | 34% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 5 |
| Burglary | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | - |
| Burglary | 1 | - |
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