Strayer University-Global Region
Washington, DC 20005
About Strayer University-Global Region
Strayer University-Global Region is a private for-profit university in Washington, District of Columbia, serving roughly 9,376 students. Strayer University-Global Region awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $13,920 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $40,092 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Strayer University-Global Region charges 16% below the national private for-profit median tuition ($13,920).
- Versus the District of Columbia median, sticker tuition is 29% below.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 14.29%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,092.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Strayer University-Global Region is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 462% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strayer University-Global Region | $13,920 | $17,833 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| District of Columbia (state median) | $19,530 | — | 14 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Strayer University-Global Region really?
Key findings
- Strayer University-Global Region charges 16% below the national private for-profit median tuition ($13,920).
- Versus the District of Columbia median, sticker tuition is 29% below.
Strayer University-Global Region tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $13,920
Finding Strayer University-Global Region charges 16% below the national private for-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $13,920. That is 16% below the national private for-profit median ($16,637). Versus the District of Columbia median ($19,530), sticker tuition is 29% below. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 17% above.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private for-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Strayer University-Global Region versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Strayer University-Global Region versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Strayer University-Global Region is $17,833.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $17,833 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $2,220 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Strayer University-Global Region, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Strayer University-Global Region: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Strayer University-Global Region—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$13,920
Avg. net price
$17,833
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $17,833 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $55,680. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Strayer University-Global Region is known for
Top program completions
- Business/Commerce, General886
- Business Administration and Management, General807
- Computer Support Specialist94
- Information Technology89
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration58
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Strayer University-Global Region a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Strayer University-Global Region is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Strayer University-Global Region.
Campus
Location
Washington, DC
City / state
- ZIP
- 20005
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is 11% below the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Mid East
- Carnegie
- Tribal Colleges and Universities
Size
Enrollment
9,376
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 14,756
- Graduate
- 2,712
- Full-time share
- 4%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$40,621
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 54.43%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Strayer University-Global Region.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Strayer University-Global Region 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 Strayer University-Global Region 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 | $15,495 | $15,495 | $30,704 |
| 2014 | $12,975 | $12,975 | $29,712 |
| 2015 | $12,975 | $12,975 | $25,734 |
| 2016 | $12,975 | $12,975 | $24,717 |
| 2017 | $13,857 | $13,857 | $23,251 |
| 2018 | $13,380 | $13,380 | $23,962 |
| 2019 | $13,515 | $13,515 | $22,944 |
| 2020 | $13,515 | $13,515 | $21,585 |
| 2021 | $13,515 | $13,515 | $22,776 |
| 2022 | $13,515 | $13,515 | $19,727 |
| 2023 | $13,920 | $13,920 | $18,918 |
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Strayer University-Global Region reported total enrollment of about 9,376 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 33% male and 67% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (48.6%), Black or African American (28.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (14.1%). About 54.43% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 53.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
4.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Strayer University-Global Region in 2024 is 9,376 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 14,756 students. Graduate enrollment is about 2,712 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
60.0%
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
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
7.69% 100% Completion Time
14.29% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 7.69% of students graduating from Strayer University-Global Region completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business/Commerce, General: 30% male / 70% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 45% male / 55% female
- Computer Support Specialist: 67% male / 33% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Strayer University-Global Region graduates earn a median of $40,092 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Strayer University-Global Region.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $40,092. Median federal loan debt: $40,621. Average net price used in cost models: $17,833.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Strayer University-Global Region graduates report median earnings of $40,092 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Strayer University-Global Region.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (21 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Strayer University-Global Region.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Strayer University-Global Region graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Strayer University-Global Region—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 16.7%
- District of Columbia median 40.4 pp below median (57.1%)
- Mid East median 40.2 pp below median (56.9%)
- U.S. median 41.2 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $7,200
- District of Columbia median 0.87× the median ($8,291)
- Mid East median 0.89× the median ($8,119)
- U.S. median 0.95× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $1,972
- District of Columbia median 0.15× the median ($13,241)
- Mid East median 0.22× the median ($9,164)
- U.S. median 0.27× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Strayer University-Global Region at a glance
Strayer University-Global Region
Strayer University-Global Region is a private for-profit institution in Washington, DC, classified as Tribal Colleges and Universities.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Business/Commerce, GeneralBusiness Administration and Management, GeneralComputer Support Specialist
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian48.6%Black or African American28.5%Hispanic or Latino14.1%
Schools near Strayer University-Global Region
Other campuses in Washington, DC when available, plus nearby institutions in District of Columbia.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade F) within District of Columbia, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Strayer University-Global Region located?
Strayer University-Global Region is located in Washington, DC.
What is Strayer University-Global Region's tuition?
Strayer University-Global Region tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $13,920 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $17,833 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Strayer University-Global Region cost?
Reported tuition is $13,920 and average net price is $17,833 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,438 annually.
What explains Strayer University-Global Region's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($17,833), completion (14.3% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($40,092). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Strayer University-Global Region?
Strayer University-Global Region reports undergraduate enrollment of about 14,756 students, White (48.6%), Black or African American (28.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Strayer University-Global Region?
About 53.7% of students at Strayer University-Global Region are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Strayer University-Global Region earn?
Median earnings are $36,582 six years after entry and $40,092 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Strayer University-Global Region?
The 150%-time completion rate is 14.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Strayer University-Global Region students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $40,621.
Is Strayer University-Global Region public or private?
Strayer University-Global Region is a private for-profit institution located in Washington, DC.
Is Strayer University-Global Region an HBCU?
No. Strayer University-Global Region is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Strayer University-Global Region a tribal college?
No. Strayer University-Global Region is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
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
- District of Columbia college profile
- District of Columbia college costs
- District of Columbia colleges by ROI
- Washington, District of Columbia city profile
- Mid East regional profile
- Urban (City) college profile
- Campus-setting profiles
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in District of Columbia
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.