Strayer University-Virginia

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition
$13,320
2021 Average Net Price
$20,047
After Financial Aid
2019 Student Loan
2.27%
Default Rate
2021 Enrolled Students
3,223
19% Full-Time
2021 Graduation Rate
22.7%
5 Graduates

About

Strayer University-Virginia is a higher education institution located in Arlington County, VA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Strayer University-Virginia were General Business (413 degrees awarded), Information Technology (105 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (76 degrees).

In 2021, 1,291 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Strayer University-Virginia. 60.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (624 degrees), 1.71 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (364 degrees).

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

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

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,047.

In 2021, 56% of undergraduate students attending Strayer University-Virginia received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,320
2021 Undergraduate Tuition

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

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Average Net Price

$20,047
2021 Value
13.5%
1 Year Growth

In 2021 Strayer University-Virginia had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,047. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Strayer University-Virginia grew by 13.5%.

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Other Student Expenses

$8,976
Room and Board
$1,350
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Strayer University-Virginia 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.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

56%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
64%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

56% of undergraduate students at Strayer University-Virginia received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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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-Virginia 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.

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Strayer University-Virginia had a total enrollment of 3,223 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Strayer University-Virginia is 613 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,610. This means that 19% of students enrolled at Strayer University-Virginia are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Strayer University-Virginia, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.2% Black or African American, 25.5% White, 8.75% Hispanic or Latino, 4.81% Two or More Races, 4.47% Asian, 0.279% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.217% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Strayer University-Virginia in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (24.4%), followed by Black or African American Male (19.6%) and Black or African American Female (17.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (21.2%), followed by White Male (17.1%) and Black or African American Male (15.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

19%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Strayer University-Virginia in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,223 students. The full-time enrollment at Strayer University-Virginia is 613 and the part-time enrollment is 2,610. This means that 19% of students enrolled at Strayer University-Virginia are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Retention Rate over Time

13%
2021 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-Virginia was 13%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Strayer University-Virginia had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)
  1. Black or African American
    1,684 enrolled students
  2. White
    821 enrolled students
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    282 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Strayer University-Virginia is 52.2% Black or African American, 25.5% White, 8.75% Hispanic or Latino, 4.81% Two or More Races, 4.47% Asian, 0.279% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.217% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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, 70 students (2.17%) did not report their race.

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In 2021, 277 more women than men received degrees from Strayer University-Virginia. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Strayer University-Virginia is black or african american (624 degrees awarded). There were 1.71 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (364 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Strayer University-Virginia is General Business (413 degrees awarded), followed by Information Technology (105 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (76 degrees).

In 2021,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Strayer University-Virginia, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Business (923 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (236 degrees), and Protective Services (76 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Strayer University-Virginia 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-Virginia in 2021 are Business (923 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (236 degrees), Protective Services (76 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (20 degrees), and EDUCATION. (23 degrees) (as of 2021).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Highest Paying Job

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

The most specialized majors at Strayer University-Virginia are Business (923 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (236 degrees), Protective Services (76 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (20 degrees), and EDUCATION. (23 degrees) (as of 2021).

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Common Industries by Major

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Strayer University-Virginia 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).

The most specialized majors at Strayer University-Virginia are Business (923 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (236 degrees), Protective Services (76 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (20 degrees), and EDUCATION. (23 degrees) (as of 2021).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Strayer University-Virginia.
Most Common (2021)
  1. 413 degree-majors awarded
  2. 105 degree-majors awarded
  3. 76 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Strayer University-Virginia was General Business with 413 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

507
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2021
784
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2021

In 2021, 507 degrees were awarded to men at Strayer University-Virginia, which is 0.647 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (784).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 154 degrees were awarded to men at Strayer University-Virginia in General Business, which is 0.395 times less than the 390 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 390 degrees were awarded to men at Strayer University-Virginia in General Business, which is 2.53 times more than the 154 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

33%
100% Completion Time
33%
150% Completion Time

In 2021, 33% of students graduating from Strayer University-Virginia 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%.

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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.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Asian Male
Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Strayer University-Virginia is Male and Asian (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.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)
  1. Black or African American
    624 degrees awarded
  2. White
    364 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    111 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Strayer University-Virginia is black or african american (624 degrees awarded). There were 1.71 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (364 degrees).

1.94% of degree recipients (25 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)
  1. Black or African American Female
    433 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American Male
    191 degrees awarded
  3. White Female
    189 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Strayer University-Virginia is black or african american female (433 degrees awarded). There were 2.27 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (191 degrees).

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Strayer University-Virginia employs 11 No academic ranks. Most academics at Strayer University-Virginia are Male No academic rank (7), and Female No academic rank (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Strayer University-Virginia are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 39 employees, Sales and related, with 27 employees, and Management with 26 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$16.5M
2020 Salaries
1.71%
decline from 2019

In 2020, Strayer University-Virginia paid a median of $16.5M in salaries, a 1.71% decline from the previous year.

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

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Instructional Salaries

$781k
Instructional Salaries
11
Number of Employees

In 2019, Strayer University-Virginia paid a total of $781k to 11 employees working as instructors, which represents 4.65% of all salaries paid.

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

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Occupations by Share

No academic rank
Most Common Instructor
11 Employees
Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
39 Employees

In 2019, the most common positions for instructional staff at Strayer University-Virginia was No academic rank with 11 employees.

In 2019, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Strayer University-Virginia were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 39 employees, Sales and related with 27 employees, and Management with 26 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2019)
  1. Male No academic rank
  2. Female No academic rank

In 2019, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Strayer University-Virginia was Male No academic rank with 7 employees, and Female No academic rank with 4 employees.

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

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