Outcomes at Ashford
Graduation Rate
9.61%
Transfer-out Rate
19.00%
Retention Rate
30.00%
The graduation rate at Ashford University is 9.61% last year which is lower (less completion rate) compared to Private (for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. 316 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 3,289 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is lower (less completion rate) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 71.57%.
The transfer-out rate is 19.00% that is average compared to Private (for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. The retention rate (full-time students) is 30% that is lower (many students stopped or transferred-out) compared to Private (for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Ashford University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Ashford University. 316 students have completed and 625 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 45 students still enrolled and 2,303 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 3,289 | 2,924 | 365 |
| Completers | 316 (9.61%) | 275 | 41 |
| Transfer-out | 625 (19.00%) | 547 | 78 |
| Still Enrolled | 45 (1.37%) | 43 | 2 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 2,303 (70.02%) | 2,059 | 244 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 38 students have completed in 4 years and additional 168 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 38 (1.30%) |
25 (2.32%) |
13 (0.70%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 168 (5.75%) |
63 (5.86%) |
105 (5.68%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 65 (2.22%) |
21 (1.95%) |
44 (2.38%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 9.61% (316/3,289) | 9.88% (110/1,113) | 9.47% (206/2,176) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 14.29% (6/42) | 0.00% (0/13) | 20.69% (6/29) |
| Asian | 24.00% (6/25) | 22.22% (2/9) | 25.00% (4/16) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 7.56% (73/966) | 7.20% (25/347) | 7.75% (48/619) |
| Hispanic | 11.21% (49/437) | 12.24% (18/147) | 10.69% (31/290) |
| White | 10.87% (173/1,591) | 12.07% (63/522) | 10.29% (110/1,069) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 3.57% (1/28) | 0.00% (0/8) | 5.00% (1/20) |
| Two or More Race | 4.38% (6/137) | 2.27% (1/44) | 5.38% (5/93) |
| Unknown | 3.45% (2/58) | 5.26% (1/19) | 2.56% (1/39) |