Woodbury University
Woodbury University

Woodbury University

Burbank, CA, USA
Private
4 Year

Overview

Founded in 1884, Woodbury University is a 4-year institution located in Los Angeles, CA. Offering 26 fully-accredited professional and liberal arts undergraduate and graduate majors, classes average 15 students and the institution maintains a student-to-faculty ratio of 9:1. All academic curricula include internships to develop career skills, emphasizing WU’s mission to provide a personal, communal, and practice-based educational experience. With campuses in LA and San Diego, Woodbury University is located within thriving entertainment and creative hot spots. Students don’t have to leave campus to find activities that spark their interests, though—WU has an active student government organization and frequent on-campus activities, including yoga, salsa dancing, and improv comedy classes. 

Acceptance Rate:
73%
Average Net Price:
$32,591
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
22
Average SAT Composite
1087

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$32,591
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$47,056
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$47,056
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$14,843
Books and Supplies
$1062
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$24,003
$30k - $48k
$25,312
$48k - $75k
$30,986
$75k - $110k
$31,001
$110k+
$36,603
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
62%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
49%
Average Aid Per Year
$27,165
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
49%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,479
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$21,165

 

Students receiving state aid
42%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$8063
Students receiving federal aid
46%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,479
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$32,812
$30k - $48k
$30,762
$48k - $75k
$32,565
$75k - $110k
$28,552
$110k+
$23,746
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$16,378,530
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$2,377,840

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
58%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,665
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$24,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$274
Students receiving federal loans
57%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,467
Average Other Loans Per Year
$22,500

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
0
100
73%
Acceptance Rate
1312
Students Applied
71%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
110
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionMarch 1
Spring Regular DecisionNovember 1

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Application Fee
$85
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
73%
Out-Of-State Students
13%
1%
Submitting ACT
Average ACT Composite: 22
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1087
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
470
75th
600
Reading
25th
470
75th
620
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
15%
3.50 - 3.74
22%
3.25 - 3.49
23%
3.00 - 3.24
24%
2.50 - 2.99
16%
2.00 - 2.49
1%

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 818-252-5221
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
898
Total Number of Undergrads
825
0
100
32%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
59%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
9:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
80%
20-39 Students
19%

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
27

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
45%
55%
Residency
In-State Students
73%
Out-Of-State Students
13%
Size of Town
Major city
Countries Represented
40
Ethnicity
African American
5%
Asian/Pacific Islander
13%
Hispanic
29%
Native American
1%
White
41%
Multiracial
2%
Unknown
4%
Percent of First Generation Students
41%
Student Organizations
21
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
21%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
22%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is not checked
No
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$52,100
Top 5 Cities
Los Angeles
Orange
San Diego
San Francisco
Burlington
Top 5 Employers
Woodbury University
Kaiser Permanente
Bank of America
The Walt Disney Company
Gensler
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Arts and Design
Operations
Sales
Education
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$24,500
Loan Default Rate
5%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$274

REVIEWS

All Reviews

Maiquel's Review

from Lancaster, CA

Dear prospective student, If you plan to attend Woodbury University I would suggest that you come prepared to learn, attentive to what your professors and peers are trying to teach you, as well as bei...

Haley's Review

from Burbank, CA

i could not be happier coming here; i have never learned more in such a short period of time. the people who come here are amazing, the teachers are even better, and the work i'm producing is so diffe...

Anonymous Graphic Design Major's Review

My teachers are all incredible. They work in the industry as well as teach classes at Woodbury. They really know the material being covered and offer their own critiques and ideas to help improve your...