Amridge University

www.amridgeuniversity.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,000

2019 Student Loan

6.02%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

723

40% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

66.7%

4 Graduates

About

Amridge University is a higher education institution located in Montgomery County, AL. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Amridge University were Organizational Leadership (23 degrees awarded), Family & Community Services (21 degrees), and Divinity & Ministry (12 degrees).

In 2021, 217 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Amridge University. 61.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (119 degrees), 1.38 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (86 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Amridge University is $9,000, which is $−14,184 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Amridge University is $9,000, which is $−14,184 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

In 2021, 92% of undergraduate students attending Amridge University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 84% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,000

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Amridge University was $9,000. The cost of tuition at Amridge University is $−14,184 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

100%

1 Year Growth

This chart compares the average net price of Amridge 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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at Amridge University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 2.22% with respect to 2020, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Amridge 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.

6.02%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Amridge University was 6.02%, which represents 20 out of the 332 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

Amridge University had a total enrollment of 723 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Amridge University is 289 students and the part-time enrollment is 434. This means that 40% of students enrolled at Amridge University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Amridge University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57.4% Black or African American, 35.3% White, 3.87% Hispanic or Latino, 0.968% Asian, 0.553% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.277% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Amridge University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (52.2%), followed by Black or African American Male (16.9%) and White Female (13.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (34%), followed by Black or African American Female (33.3%) and White Female (12.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

40%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Amridge University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 723 students. The full-time enrollment at Amridge University is 289 and the part-time enrollment is 434. This means that 40% of students enrolled at Amridge University 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 Amridge University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

50%

2020 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 Amridge University was 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Amridge University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
415 enrolled students
White
255 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
28 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Amridge University is 57.4% Black or African American, 35.3% White, 3.87% Hispanic or Latino, 0.968% Asian, 0.553% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.277% 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.

Graduates

In 2021, 51 more women than men received degrees from Amridge University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Amridge University is black or african american (119 degrees awarded). There were 1.38 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (86 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Amridge University is Organizational Leadership (23 degrees awarded), followed by Family & Community Services (21 degrees) and Divinity & Ministry (12 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Amridge University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (51 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (41 degrees), and PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (9 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Amridge University are Accountants & auditors (1,029,399 people), Other managers (684,142 people), Financial managers (466,803 people), Chief executives & legislators (359,543 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (271,364 people).

The most specialized majors at Amridge University in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (51 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (41 degrees), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (9 degrees), Business (84 degrees), and Protective Services (11 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 Amridge University are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aerospace engineers, and Computer and information research scientists

The most specialized majors at Amridge University are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (51 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (41 degrees), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (9 degrees), Business (84 degrees), and Protective Services (11 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 Amridge University are Elementary & secondary schools (594,236 people), Banking & related activities (481,505 people), Computer Systems Design (473,542 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (469,504 people), and Insurance carriers (402,048 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Organizational Leadership
23 degree-majors awarded
Family & Community Services
21 degree-majors awarded
Divinity & Ministry
12 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at Amridge University was Organizational Leadership with 23 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

134

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 83 degrees were awarded to men at Amridge University, which is 0.619 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (134).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Amridge University in Biblical Studies, which is 7.67 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 30 degrees were awarded to men at Amridge University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 3.75 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

50%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 50% of students graduating from Amridge University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% 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.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Amridge University is Male and White (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
119 degrees awarded
White
86 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Amridge University is black or african american (119 degrees awarded). There were 1.38 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (86 degrees).

2.76% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
92 degrees awarded
White Male
52 degrees awarded
White Female
34 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Amridge University is black or african american female (92 degrees awarded). There were 1.77 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (52 degrees).

Operations

Amridge University has an endowment valued at nearly $175k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 31.8k (18.2%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Amridge University had a total salary expenditure of 7.26M. Amridge University employs 12 Professors, 10 Associate professors and 10 Assistant professors. Most academics at Amridge University are Male Professor (10), Male Associate professor (9), and Male Assistant professor (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Amridge University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 10 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 8 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 7 employees.

Endowment

$175k

2021 Endowment

0.000572%

decline from 2020

Amridge University has an endowment valued at about $175k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Amridge University declined 0.000572% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $50.3M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Amridge University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$4.09M

2021 Salaries

0.696%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Amridge University paid a median of $4.09M in salaries, which represents 56.3% of their overall expenditure ($7.26M) and a 0.696% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$1.86M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Amridge University paid a total of $1.86M to 34 employees working as instructors, which represents 45.5% 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

12 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

10 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Amridge University were Professor with 12 employees, Associate professor with 10 employees, and Assistant professor with 10 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Amridge University were Office and Administrative Support with 10 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 8 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 7 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Amridge University was Male Professor with 10 employees, Male Associate professor with 9 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 8 employees.

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