Stanbridge University Tuition & Completion (2026)
Stanbridge University is a private for-profit two-year college in Irvine, California, serving roughly 2,643 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. The published completion rate is about 62.09% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (42.2%) and Race/ethnicity unknown (19.1%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $45,372 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 10.00% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,643 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 62.09%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
- First-Generation Students: 41.6%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 10.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 30.9%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,473
- Applicants (IPEDS): 2,700
Stanbridge University: what the data shows
Common questions about Stanbridge University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Stanbridge University?
Stanbridge University is located in Irvine, CA (ZIP 92612).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Stanbridge University public or private?
Stanbridge University is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Stanbridge University cost?
Average net price after aid: $45,372.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $36,623 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $43,299 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $47,525 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $49,714 |
| $110,001+ | $49,714 |
How hard is it to get into Stanbridge University?
Admission rate: 10.00%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Stanbridge University?
Total enrollment: 2,643 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 3,473 students.
Graduate enrollment: 285 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Stanbridge University?
150%-time completion rate: 62.09%.
First-year retention: 83.6%.
What do graduates of Stanbridge University earn?
Median earnings: $53,729 six years after entry; $62,144 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $20,000.
61.19% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Stanbridge University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (258 completions)
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist (87 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (84 completions)
- Occupational Therapist Assistant (52 completions)
- Physical Therapy Assistant (50 completions)
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant (17 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Stanbridge University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 10.00%; completion rate 62.09%; median earnings $62,144 at 10 years; net price $45,372. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Stanbridge University was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$45,372
2024 Value
In 2024 Stanbridge University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $45,372.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$181,488 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$45,372 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Stanbridge University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
61.19% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
89.61% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Stanbridge University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Stanbridge University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $21,249 |
| 2014 | — | — | $17,405 |
| 2015 | — | — | $23,345 |
| 2016 | — | — | $26,979 |
| 2017 | — | — | $25,251 |
| 2018 | — | — | $25,391 |
| 2019 | — | — | $26,268 |
| 2020 | — | — | $25,809 |
| 2021 | — | — | $38,760 |
| 2022 | — | — | $22,673 |
| 2023 | — | — | $25,114 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
10.00% Acceptance Rate
2,700 Total Applicants
307 Students Admitted
294 First-Time Students Enrolled
95.77% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is highly selective, accepting fewer than 3 in 10 applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Stanbridge University reported total enrollment of about 2,643 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 20% male and 80% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (42.2%), Race/ethnicity unknown (19.1%), and Asian (18.4%). About 61.19% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 41.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Stanbridge University in 2024 is 2,643 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,473 students. Graduate enrollment is about 285 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
83.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 42.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
82.35% 100% Completion Time
62.09% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 82.35% of students graduating from Stanbridge University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 17% male / 83% female
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist: 31% male / 69% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 23% male / 77% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Stanbridge University.
Return on Investment
$20,000 Median Student Debt
$62,144 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
32.18% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
242.41% Return on Investment
3.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Stanbridge University.
Top Programs by Completions
6 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 7 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 258 completions
2. Occupational Therapy/Therapist: 87 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 84 completions
4. Occupational Therapist Assistant: 52 completions
5. Physical Therapy Assistant: 50 completions
6. Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant: 17 completions
Most popular programs at Stanbridge University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Stanbridge University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Stanbridge University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 30.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,667
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,124
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Stanbridge University is a private for-profit institution located in Irvine, CA, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Occupational Therapy/Therapist, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 2,643 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (42.2%), Race/ethnicity unknown (19.1%), Asian (18.4%). It is highly selective, with an admission rate of 10.00%. The 150%-time completion rate is 62.09%. Approximately 61.19% of students receive Pell Grants. About 41.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
Location
Irvine, CA 92612
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Stanbridge University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stanbridge University located?
Stanbridge University is located in Irvine, CA.
What is Stanbridge University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Stanbridge University is 10.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 2,700 applicants and 307 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Stanbridge University cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $45,372 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Stanbridge University?
Stanbridge University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,473 students, Hispanic or Latino (42.2%), Race/ethnicity unknown (19.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Stanbridge University?
About 41.6% of students at Stanbridge University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Stanbridge University earn?
Median earnings are $53,729 six years after entry and $62,144 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Stanbridge University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 62.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Stanbridge University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,000.
Is Stanbridge University public or private?
Stanbridge University is a private for-profit institution located in Irvine, CA.
Is Stanbridge University an HBCU?
No. Stanbridge University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Stanbridge University a tribal college?
No. Stanbridge University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Stanbridge University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Stanbridge University reports 42.2% Hispanic enrollment share.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- Irvine, California city profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in California
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.