Urshan University
Wentzville, MO 63385
About Urshan University
Urshan University is a private university in Wentzville, Missouri, enrolling about 472 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 83.78% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Student demographics in federal data include White (69.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.7%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- Urshan University charges about 0.3× the national private non-profit median tuition ($8,756).
- Versus the Missouri median, sticker tuition is about 0.6×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 44.83%.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urshan University | $8,756 | $14,779 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Missouri (state median) | $14,822 | $12,954 | 81 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| 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 Urshan University really?
Key findings
- Urshan University charges about 0.3× the national private non-profit median tuition ($8,756).
- Versus the Missouri median, sticker tuition is about 0.6×.
Urshan University tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $8,756
Finding Urshan University charges about 0.3× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $8,756. That is about 0.3× the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Missouri median ($14,822), sticker tuition is about 0.6×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 26% below.
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 non-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 Urshan University versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Urshan University versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Urshan University is $14,779.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $14,779 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $1,825 above the Missouri median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $3,921 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 Urshan University, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Urshan University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Urshan University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
High completion indicates students finish programs at scale; it does not alone measure instructional quality or labor-market fit.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$8,756
Avg. net price
$14,779
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $13,314 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $14,405 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,946 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $17,092 |
| $110,001+ | $16,675 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $35,024. 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 Urshan University is known for
Top program completions
- Public Administration and Social Service41
- Divinity/Ministry33
- Organizational Leadership15
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other7
- Music Performance, General7
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 62% of admitted students enrolled.
- Average SAT: 988
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Urshan University a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Urshan University is a good school for those looking for high program completion rates.
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 Urshan University.
Campus
Location
Wentzville, MO
City / state
- ZIP
- 63385
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is 21% below the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Plains
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Size
Enrollment
472
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 512
- Full-time share
- 84%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 34.63%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Urshan University.
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 Urshan 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 Urshan University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2019–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $5,556 | $5,556 | — |
| 2020 | $5,556 | $5,556 | $7,332 |
| 2021 | $5,556 | $5,556 | $9,803 |
| 2022 | $7,420 | $7,420 | $9,006 |
| 2023 | $8,506 | $8,506 | $13,496 |
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
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Average 988 (middle 50% not reported)
Scores for enrollees who submitted tests (College Scorecard).
Academic Requirements
Estimated from admission selectivity and test scores. Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
Estimated range · median 3.20
Estimated GPA band from selectivity and test scores — not an official requirement.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Urshan University reported total enrollment of about 472 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 40% male and 60% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (69.7%), Hispanic or Latino (15.7%), and Two or More Races (6.4%). About 34.63% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
83.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Urshan University in 2024 is 472 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 512 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
63.0%
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
16.00% 100% Completion Time
44.83% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 16.00% of students graduating from Urshan University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Public Administration and Social Service: 17% male / 83% female
- Divinity/Ministry: 73% male / 27% female
- Organizational Leadership: 60% male / 40% 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.
What do Urshan University graduates earn—and in which programs?
Financial value and program completions for Urshan University from College Scorecard and IPEDS extracts.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Urshan University.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 7 programs by IPEDS completions (8 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Urshan University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Urshan University graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Urshan University—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $4,452
- Missouri median 0.65× the median ($6,803)
- Plains median 0.62× the median ($7,194)
- U.S. median 0.58× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,835
- Missouri median 0.38× the median ($7,371)
- Plains median 0.35× the median ($8,150)
- U.S. median 0.39× 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.
Urshan University at a glance
Urshan University
Urshan University is a private non-profit institution in Wentzville, MO, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Public Administration and Social ServiceDivinity/MinistryOrganizational Leadership
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian69.7%Hispanic or Latino15.7%Two or More Races6.4%
Schools near Urshan University
Other campuses in Wentzville, MO when available, plus nearby institutions in Missouri.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Missouri, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Urshan University located?
Urshan University is located in Wentzville, MO.
What is Urshan University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Urshan University is 83.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 124 applicants and 104 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Urshan University's tuition?
Urshan University tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $8,756 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $14,779 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Urshan University cost?
Reported tuition is $8,756 and average net price is $14,779 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $4,398 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Urshan University?
Urshan University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 512 students, White (69.7%), Hispanic or Latino (15.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What test scores do students need for Urshan University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Urshan University reports midpoint SAT about 988.
What is the graduation rate at Urshan University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 44.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Urshan University public or private?
Urshan University is a private nonprofit institution located in Wentzville, MO.
Is Urshan University an HBCU?
No. Urshan University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Urshan University a tribal college?
No. Urshan University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Urshan University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Urshan University does not meet that proxy (reported share 15.7%).
Is Urshan University religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Urshan University: Other Protestant.
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
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.