Argosy University Washington, D.C.

General Information

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  • Carnegie Classification:
  • Special Focus Institutions--Other special-focus institutions
  • Religious Affiliation:
  • Not applicable
  • Federal Aid:
  • Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).

Enrollment (Fall 2008)

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  • Total enrollment:
  • 1137
  • Undergraduate enrollment:
  • 0, 1137
  • 0
  • Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment:
  • 1137, 0
  • 1137
  • Graduate enrollment:
  • 1137, 0
  • 1137
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Full-time):
  • 44.00, 56
  • 44.00%
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Part-time):
  • 56, 44
  • 56%
  • Undergraduate student gender (Male):
  • 20.00, 80
  • 20.00%
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Female):
  • 80, 20
  • 80%

Undergraduate race/ethnicity

  • American Indian or Alaska Native:
  • 0.00, 100
  • 0.00%
  • Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
  • 4.00, 96
  • 4.00%
  • Black or African American:
  • 48.00, 52
  • 48.00%
  • Hispanic/Latino:
  • 16.00, 84
  • 16.00%
  • White:
  • 28.00, 72
  • 28.00%
  • Two or more races:
  • 2.00, 98
  • 2.00%
  • Race/ethnicity unknown:
  • 2.00, 98
  • 2.00%
  • Non-resident alien:
  • 2.00, 98
  • 2.00%

Undergraduate Student Age

  • 24 and under:
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • 25 and over:
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • Age unknown:
  • 2.00, 98
  • 2.00%

Age data are reported for Fall 2007.

Undergraduate Student Residence

  • In-state:
  • 2.00, 98
  • 2.00%
  • Out-of-state:
  • 2.00, 98
  • 2.00%
  • Foreign countries:
  • 2.00, 98
  • 2.00%
  • Unknown:
  • 2.00, 98
  • 2.00%

Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.

  • Graduate attendance status (Full-time):
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • Graduate attendance status (Part-time):
  • 0, 100
  • 0%

Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)

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Undergraduate academic year prices

Detailed Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
Tuition and fees $17,652 $16,752 $14,800
Books and supplies $2,000 $1,200 $1,100
Living arrangement
Detailed Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
Room and board (Off Campus) $12,000 $11,600 $10,920
Other (Off Campus) $7,200 $7,100 $6,900
Other (Off Campus with Family) $7,200 $7,100 $6,900
Total Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
Off Campus $36,852 $35,452 $32,620
Off Campus with Family $24,852 $23,852 $21,700

Admissions

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  • Undergraduate application fee (2008-2009):
  • 50


Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008 Total Male Female
Number of applicants 30723
Percent admitted 73%100%65%
Admissions Considerations
  • Admission test scores (SAT/ACT):
  • Recommended
  • Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc):
  • Recommended
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language):
  • Required

Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates

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First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor s degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • Student retention (Full-time):
  • 33.00, 67
  • 33%

Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008

Programs/Majors

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Completions 2007-2008

Business, management, marketing, and related support services

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctorCertificate
Business/Commerce, General111-
Category total111-
Grand total111-

Accreditation

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Institutional Accreditation

Agency Periods of Accreditation Status
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission1994-10-06-Accredited

Specialized Accreditation

American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation1999-11-30-Accredited