Hodges University: Review & Facts

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Hodges University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 445 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1990 and is one of the 10 colleges located in Fort Myers, Florida.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, and master's degree are available at Hodges University.

Majors
Offered

30

Hodges University follows a trimester-based curriculum calendar system and has 30 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Psychology, Medical, Business, and Medical Assistant. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Hodges University is extremely low at 29% (way below Florida average). Considering this statistic, apparently students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

29%

Bad

The graduation rate at Hodges University is very low: 22%.

Student to faculty ratio at Hodges University is good: 10:1. Learn more information regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are fairly high - about $15,000 per academic year. The additional fees at Hodges University not covered by tuition are roughly $500; this comes to $15,500 a year.

Read the details about Hodges University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

94%

According to recent data, 167 applications were submitted and 157 were accepted, so it is very easy to become a student at this school.

This school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Hodges University is $20.00. The graduate application fee is $50.00.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at Hodges University and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (800) 466-0019 or check Hodges University Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade

A

Safe

Hodges University provides a distance learning option and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Hodges University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Currently there is no on-campus housing at Hodges University.

Based on the college crime numbers, Hodges University appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Hodges University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Hodges University
4501 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, Florida
33966, USA