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Ashford U

Ashford University

8620 Spectrum Center Boulevard, San Diego, United States
All photos (8)
  • Total Documents
    30
  • Class Notes
    20
  • Textbook Notes
    0
  • Study Guides
    10
  • Currently Enrolled
    74
  • Previously Enrolled
    836

Overview of Ashford University (Ashford U)

About this school

Ashford University (formerly The Franciscan University and Mount St. Clare College) is a private, coeducational, liberal arts college founded in 1918. Its 25-acre campus is located half-way between Chicago and Des Moines, in Clinton, 40 miles north of Moline.

  • Institution Type

    Private for-profit

  • Undergraduate Students

    • Undergraduate Students:9,866
    • Men:2,272 Men (23.0%)
    • Women:7,594 Women (77.0%)

Location

Static map

Admission Information (Ashford U)

Freshman Admission Requirements

Difficulty of Admission

Admission to Ashford University is minimally difficult: most freshmen were not in the top 50% of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on the SAT I or below 19 on the ACT; up to 95% of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

  • High School Graduation:

    High school diploma required and GED is accepted

  • High School Program:

    College preparatory program is recommended

Required Or Recomended High School Units

SubjectRequired UnitsRecommended Units
English
-
4
Mathematics
-
3
Science
-
3
Foreign Language
-
2
Social Studies
-
2
History
-
3
Academic Electives
-
3

Examinations Required

ExamRequiredScores Due Date
SAT or ACT
Required for some
Not reported
SAT Only
-
-
ACT Only
-
-
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
-
-
SAT Subject Tests Only
-
-
Essay/TestStatusScores Due Date
SAT Essay Component Policy
Not Reported
ACT Writing Test Policy
Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy
Not reported

Admission Details

Admissions Office

Address
8620 Spectrum Center Boulevard
City, State, Zip
San Diego, CA 92123
Phone
-
Fax
-
Email
admissions@ashford.edu

Application Dates And Fees

Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
$20
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling
Accept Offer Of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered
No
Early Decision Deadline
-
Early Decision Notification
-
Early Action Offered
No
Early Action Deadline
-
Early Action Notification
-

Application Form

Common Application
Not accepted
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview
Not Required
Essay Or Personal Statement
-
Letters Of Recommendation
-
Other
-
Financial Need
Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.

FactorImportance
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Standardized Tests
Class Rank
Recommendations
Essay
Interview
Level of Applicant's Interest
Extracurricular Activities
Volunteer Work
Particular Talent/Ability
Character/Personal Qualities
First Generation to Attend College
State Residency
Geographic Residence
Relation with Alumnus
Religious Affiliation/Commitment
Ethnicity
Work Experience

Profile of Fall Admission

Overall Admission Rate

Overall Admission Rate
Not reported
Women
Not reported
Men
Not reported

Students Enrolled

Students Enrolled
Not reported
Women
2542 admitted students enrolled
Men
798 admitted students enrolled

Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students

Average GPA
Not reported
375 And Above
Not reported
3.50 - 3.74
Not reported
3.25 - 3.49
Not reported
3.00 - 3.24
Not reported
2.50 - 2.99
Not reported
2.00 - 2.49
Not reported

SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students

Sat Math
Not reported
• Score 700 - 800
Not reported
• Score 600 - 700
Not reported
• Score 500 - 600
Not reported
• Score 400 - 500
Not reported
• Score 300 - 400
Not reported
• Score 200 - 300
Not reported
• Score 700 - 800
Not reported
• Score 600 - 700
Not reported
• Score 500 - 600
Not reported
• Score 400 - 500
Not reported
• Score 300 - 400
Not reported
• Score 200 - 300
Not reported

ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students

Act Composite
15-21 range of middle 50%
• Score 30 - 36
2%
• Score 24 - 29
9%
• Score 18 - 23
49%
• Score 12 - 17
40%
• Score 6 - 11
0%
• Score 5 Or Below
0%

Tuition & Financial Aid (Ashford U)

Tuition & Expenses

Cost of Attendance

  • Books & Supplies: - Not reported
  • Room & Board: - Not reported
  • Other Expenses: - Not reported
  • Tuition & Fees: - Not reported

Payment Plans

Ashford University accepts

Applying for Financial Aid

Financial Aid Office

Email
-
Website
Financial Aid Web Site
Net Price Calculator Url
Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline
Priority deadline March 1
Award Notification Date
On a rolling basis beginning February 15
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology

Forms Required

Forms RequiredFiling Cost
FAFSA| Code is 001881
Free

Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid

First-Year Student

Financial Aid Applicants
Not reported
Found To Have Financial Need
Not reported
Received Financial Aid
Not reported
Need Fully Met
Not reported
Average Percent Of Need Met
Not reported
Average Award
Not reported
• Need-Based Gift
Not reported
• Need-Based Self-Help
Not reported
• Merit Based Gift
Not reported
Merit Based Gift
Not reported

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants
Not reported
Found To Have Financial Need
Not reported
Received Financial Aid
Not reported
Need Fully Met
Not reported
Average Percent Of Need Met
Not reported
Average Award
Not reported
• Need-Based Gift
Not reported
• Need-Based Self-Help
Not reported
• Merit Based Gift
Not reported
Merit Based Gift
Not reported

Borrowing

2016 Graduates with Loans
Not reported
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates
Not reported
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid
Not reported
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid
Not reported

Financial Aid Programs

Scholarchips And Grants

Need Based Available
Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
Non Need Based Available
None

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement
Not reported
Creative Arts/Performance
Not reported
Special Achievements/Activities
Not reported
Special Characteristics
Not reported

Employment

Work-Study Programs
Not reported
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
Not reported

Academics & Instruction (Ashford U)

Academics Overview

Academic Calendar System

Semester

Summer Session

Offered

Graduation Requirements

General Education/Core Cirriculum

Required

Computer

Not reported

Foreign Language

Not required

Math/Science

Required for all students

Faculty & Instruction

Full-Time Faculty

45

Part-Time Faculty

703

Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree

Not reported

Regular Class Size

  • Not reported

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

  • Not reported

Advanced Placement

International Baccalaureate

Not accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

Libraries

Library Available On Campus
Yes
Holdings
-
Computer Ownership
Not reported
Computers Available On Campus
109
Internet E Mail Access
Not reported

Academic Support Services

Remedial Instruction

Offered

Tutoring

Available

Services for Students Requiring Accommodations

Not available

Services for Students with Accessibility Needs

Ashford University provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Undergraduate Retention & Graduation

Returning First-Year Students

45.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

Not reported

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

Not reported

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

Not reported

Programs & Majors (Ashford U)

Undergraduate Education

Undergraduate Majors (32)

  • Accounting
  • Athletic Training/Trainer
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business Teacher Education
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
  • Education, General
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • General Studies
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • History, Other
  • Human Services, General
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies
  • Journalism
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • Music Teacher Education
  • Music, General
  • Pre-Law Studies
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
  • Psychology, General
  • Religion/Religious Studies
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • Secondary Education and Teaching
  • Social Sciences, General
  • Visual and Performing Arts, General

Most Popular Disciplines

Not reported

Professional Degree Programs

Not reported

Special Programs

Distance learning, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Summer session

Study Abroad

Online Degrees

None

Graduate and Professional Education

Master's Degrees Offered

Not reported

Master's Programs of Study (1)

  • Not reported

    Campus Life (Ashford U)

    Location & Geography

    Population

    26,473

    Nearest Metropolitan Area

    Chicago

    Campus Size

    24 acres

    Weather

    Temperature
    7.7 average low in January, 78.4 average high in September
    Rain
    118 rainy days per year

    Available Transportation

    Nearest Bus Station
    35 mile(s) from campus in Davenport
    Nearest Train Station
    100 mile(s) from campus in Galesburg, Ill.

    Housing

    College Housing

    College offers housing to students

    Types of Housing

    Coed housing

    Students of College Housing

    Housing Restrictions

    Students required to live on campus through junior year

    Freshman Housing Guarantee

    Freshmen are guaranteed housing

    Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

    87%

    Security

    24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

    Available

    24-Hour Security Patrols

    Available

    Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

    Available

    Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

    Available

    Personal Support Services

    Health Service

    Offered

    Personal Counseling

    Offered

    Child Care

    Not offered

    Sports & Recreation

    School Athletics

    Athletic Conferences
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
    Mascot
    Mounties
    School Colors
    Purple and gold

    Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)

    FactorOfferedScholarships Given
    Baseball
    Basketball
    Cross-Country Running
    Golf
    Soccer
    Softball
    Track And Field
    Volleyball

    Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)

    SportOfferedScholarships Given
    Baseball
    Basketball
    Cross-Country Running
    Golf
    Soccer
    Softball
    Track And Field
    Volleyball

    Recreational Sports

    Intramural Sports
    football, skiing (downhill), volleyball

    Student Activities

    Activities And Organizations

    Ashford University offers choral groups, drama theatre, student newspaper, student senate, student ambassadors, hall council, black student union, student iowa state education association

    Sororities

    Fraternities

    ROTC

    Student Body

    Co-educational

    Yes

    Number of Full-Time Undergraduates

    9,761

    Undergraduates

    All Undergraduates
    9,866
    Women
    7,594
    Men
    2,272

    Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

    • Not reported

    International Students

    Not reported

    Average Age

    Number of Graduate Students

    Not reported

    Student Resources (Ashford U)