Woodbury University: Review & Facts

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Woodbury University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 945 students enrolled. This school is one of the 3 schools and colleges located in Burbank, California.

Woodbury University is ranked among Best LGBT Friendly Institutions in USA.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree and master's degree are available at Woodbury University.

Majors
Offered
30
Woodbury University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 30 majors. The most popular concentrations are Architecture, Construction, Management, Business, and Film and Acting. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Woodbury University is fair at 71% (close to California average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
71%
Fair
The graduation rate at Woodbury University is average: 65%. Around 25% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Woodbury is good: 8:1. Learn more on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely high - around $43,400 a year. The additional fees at Woodbury University (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $1,600; which totals $45,000 per year.

Read the details about Woodbury 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
63%
Doable
According to recent data, 1,460 applications were submitted and 914 were accepted, so it is not very hard to enroll at this school.

The school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Woodbury in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$9,100
High
Woodbury University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Woodbury, 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.

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Woodbury offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 300 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is high -- roughly $9,100 per year.

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

Woodbury University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Woodbury University
7500 N. Glenoaks Blvd
Burbank, California
91504-1052, USA
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