Aspen University

www.aspen.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,545

2021 Average Net Price

$15,154

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.427%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

9,989

28% Full-Time

About

Aspen University is a higher education institution located in Denver County, CO. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Aspen University were Public Health Nurse (1,430 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (49 degrees), and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (27 degrees).

In 2021, 2,187 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Aspen University. 85% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 15% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (939 degrees), 2.59 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (363 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Aspen University is $4,545, which is $−24,447 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Aspen University is $4,545, which is $−24,447 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,154.

In 2021, 16% of undergraduate students attending Aspen University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 15% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,545

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Aspen University was $4,545. The cost of tuition at Aspen University is $−24,447 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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

Average Net Price

$15,154

2021 Value

28.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Aspen University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,154. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Aspen University grew by 28.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Aspen 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

$10,488

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Aspen University was of $10,488 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies increased by 7.69% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

16%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

15%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

16% of undergraduate students at Aspen University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 23.1% with respect to 2020, when 13% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Aspen 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.

0.427%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Aspen University was 0.427%, which represents 2 out of the 468 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

Aspen University had a total enrollment of 9,989 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Aspen University is 2,799 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,190. This means that 28% of students enrolled at Aspen University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Aspen University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.6% White, 21% Black or African American, 13.2% Hispanic or Latino, 5.82% Asian, 3.3% Two or More Races, 0.721% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.701% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Aspen University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (23%) and Black or African American Female (15%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (41%), followed by Black or African American Female (21.2%) and White Male (7.01%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

28%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Aspen University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,989 students. The full-time enrollment at Aspen University is 2,799 and the part-time enrollment is 7,190. This means that 28% of students enrolled at Aspen University are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

37%

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 Aspen University was 37%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Aspen University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
4,853 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,093 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,319 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Aspen University is 48.6% White, 21% Black or African American, 13.2% Hispanic or Latino, 5.82% Asian, 3.3% Two or More Races, 0.721% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.701% 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 Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 1,529 more women than men received degrees from Aspen University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Aspen University is white (939 degrees awarded). There were 2.59 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (363 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Aspen University is Public Health Nurse (1,430 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (49 degrees) and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (27 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Aspen University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (1,920 degrees awarded), Protective Services (36 degrees), and Psychology (46 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 Aspen University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,901,802 people), Registered nurses (1,500,360 people), Accountants & auditors (1,091,836 people), Other managers (865,306 people), and Financial managers (510,488 people).

The most specialized majors at Aspen University in 2021 are Health (1,920 degrees awarded), Protective Services (36 degrees), Psychology (46 degrees), EDUCATION. (63 degrees), and Business (103 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Aspen University are Surgeons, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Chief executives & legislators, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Aspen University are Health (1,920 degrees awarded), Protective Services (36 degrees), Psychology (46 degrees), EDUCATION. (63 degrees), and Business (103 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 Aspen University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,574,088 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,997,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (773,275 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (583,815 people), and Computer Systems Design (566,909 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Public Health Nurse
1,430 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
49 degrees awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
27 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Aspen University was Public Health Nurse with 1,430 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

329

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,858

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 329 degrees were awarded to men at Aspen University, which is 0.177 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,858).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 178 degrees were awarded to men at Aspen University in Public Health Nurse, which is 0.142 times less than the 1252 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 1252 degrees were awarded to men at Aspen University in Public Health Nurse, which is 7.03 times more than the 178 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (0%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2018 at Aspen University is Male and Asian (0% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral 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)

White
939 degrees awarded
Black or African American
363 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
165 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Aspen University is white (939 degrees awarded). There were 2.59 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (363 degrees).

24% of degree recipients (524 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
819 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
312 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
132 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Aspen University is white female (819 degrees awarded). There were 2.63 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (312 degrees).

Operations

Aspen University employs 42 Instructors. Most academics at Aspen University are Female Instructor (38), and Male Instructor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Aspen University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 132 employees, Management, with 35 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 13 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$19.7M

2021 Salaries

34.1%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Aspen University paid a median of $19.7M in salaries, a 34.1% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.84M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Aspen University paid a total of $2.84M to 42 employees working as instructors, which represents 14.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

42 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

132 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Aspen University was Instructor with 42 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Aspen University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 132 employees, Management with 35 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 13 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Aspen University was Female Instructor with 38 employees, and Male Instructor with 4 employees.

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