Strayer University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Strayer University-North Carolina is a private for-profit university in Greensboro, North Carolina, serving roughly 2,671 students. Strayer University-North Carolina 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 Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $13,920
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $N/A After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,671 5.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 33.33%
  • Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
  • First-Generation Students: 53.7%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 16.4%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,741
  • Room & Board: $9,438 annual estimate

Strayer University-North Carolina: what the data shows

Common questions about Strayer University-North Carolina, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Strayer University-North Carolina?

Strayer University-North Carolina is located in Greensboro, NC (ZIP 27407-2638).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is Strayer University-North Carolina public or private?

Strayer University-North Carolina is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Strayer University-North Carolina cost?

Published tuition: $13,920.

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $55,680.

How big is Strayer University-North Carolina?

Total enrollment: 2,671 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 3,741 students.

Graduate enrollment: 366 students.

About 5% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Strayer University-North Carolina?

150%-time completion rate: 33.33%.

What do graduates of Strayer University-North Carolina earn?

Median earnings: $36,582 six years after entry; $40,092 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $40,621.

82.29% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Strayer University-North Carolina known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Strayer University-North Carolina a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 33.33%; median earnings $40,092 at 10 years. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$13,920
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Strayer University-North Carolina was $13,920.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$N/A
2024 Value

In 2024 Strayer University-North Carolina had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $N/A.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$55,680 4-Year Tuition

$9,438 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$675 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$24,033 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$96,132 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Strayer University-North Carolina.

Financial Aid by Income Level

82.29% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

90.32% 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 Strayer University-North Carolina 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-North Carolina 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$30,434
2014$12,975$12,975$30,447
2015$12,975$12,975$26,544
2016$12,975$12,975$26,386
2017$13,857$13,857$24,779
2018$13,380$13,380$24,150
2019$13,515$13,515$22,816
2020$13,515$13,515—
2021$13,515$13,515$19,631
2022$13,515$13,515$21,050
2023$13,920$13,920—

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

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

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

Strayer University-North Carolina reported total enrollment of about 2,671 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 21% male and 79% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (69.7%), White (19.6%), and Two or More Races (3.9%). About 82.29% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 53.7% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

5.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Strayer University-North Carolina in 2024 is 2,671 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,741 students. Graduate enrollment is about 366 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

N/A%
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 Black or African American at 69.7%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

33.33% 100% Completion Time

33.33% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 33.33% of students graduating from Strayer University-North Carolina completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Business/Commerce, General: 18% male / 82% female
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 18% male / 82% female
  • Business Administration and Management, General: 40% male / 60% 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: Black or African American.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Strayer University-North Carolina.

Return on Investment

$40,621 Median Student Debt

$40,092 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

101.32% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

10.1 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Strayer University-North Carolina.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 17 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Business/Commerce, General: 320 completions

2. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 40 completions

3. Business Administration and Management, General: 35 completions

4. Educational Administration and Supervision, Other: 23 completions

5. Public Administration: 15 completions

6. Information Technology: 13 completions

7. Accounting and Business/Management: 13 completions

8. Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General: 13 completions

9. Computer Support Specialist: 12 completions

Most popular programs at Strayer University-North Carolina.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Strayer University-North Carolina graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Strayer University-North Carolina from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 16.4%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,381
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $1,593

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Strayer University-North Carolina is a private for-profit institution located in Greensboro, NC, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business/Commerce, General, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 2,671 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (69.7%), White (19.6%), Two or More Races (3.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 33.33%. Approximately 82.29% of students receive Pell Grants. About 53.7% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs

Location

Greensboro, NC 27407-2638

Region: Southeast

Insights and Analysis

Graduation Rate Considerations: The 33.33% graduation rate at Strayer University-North Carolina falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Strayer University-North Carolina located?

Strayer University-North Carolina is located in Greensboro, NC.

How much does Strayer University-North Carolina cost?

Reported tuition is $13,920 and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,438 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Strayer University-North Carolina?

Strayer University-North Carolina reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,741 students, Black or African American (69.7%), White (19.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Strayer University-North Carolina?

About 53.7% of students at Strayer University-North Carolina are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Strayer University-North Carolina 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-North Carolina?

The 150%-time completion rate is 33.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Strayer University-North Carolina students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $40,621.

Is Strayer University-North Carolina public or private?

Strayer University-North Carolina is a private for-profit institution located in Greensboro, NC.

Is Strayer University-North Carolina an HBCU?

No. Strayer University-North Carolina is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Strayer University-North Carolina a tribal college?

No. Strayer University-North Carolina is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Strayer University-North Carolina a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Strayer University-North Carolina does not meet that proxy (reported share 3.8%).

Is Strayer University-North Carolina religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Strayer University-North Carolina in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Greensboro, North Carolina city profile
  • Southeast regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in North Carolina

    • 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.