Hodges University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,280

0.847% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$20,027

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.804%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

551

52.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

15.2%

7 Graduates

About

Hodges University is a higher education institution located in Lee County, FL. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Hodges University were General Studies (39 degrees awarded), Physical Therapy Technician (24 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (15 degrees).

In 2021, 257 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Hodges University. 67.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (114 degrees), 1.28 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (89 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Hodges University is $14,280, which is $−8,904 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Hodges University is $14,280, which is $−8,904 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,027.

In 2021, 68% of undergraduate students attending Hodges University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,280

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Hodges University was $14,280. The cost of tuition at Hodges University is $−8,904 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Hodges University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,027

2021 Value

5.55%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Hodges University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,027. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Hodges University grew by 5.55%.

This chart compares the average net price of Hodges University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,448

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Hodges University was of $11,448 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Hodges University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

68% of undergraduate students at Hodges University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 13.3% with respect to 2020, when 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Hodges University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.804%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Hodges University was 0.804%, which represents 5 out of the 622 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Hodges University had a total enrollment of 551 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Hodges University is 289 students and the part-time enrollment is 262. This means that 52.5% of students enrolled at Hodges University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Hodges University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 39% White, 30.1% Hispanic or Latino, 11.1% Black or African American, 2% Asian, 1.45% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.363% Two or More Races, and 0.181% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Hodges University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (23.2%), followed by White Male (22.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (20.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (11.5%) and White Male (10.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

52.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Hodges University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 551 students. The full-time enrollment at Hodges University is 289 and the part-time enrollment is 262. This means that 52.5% of students enrolled at Hodges University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Hodges University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

50%

2021 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Hodges University was 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Hodges University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Hodges University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
215 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
166 enrolled students
Black or African American
61 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Hodges University is 39% White, 30.1% Hispanic or Latino, 11.1% Black or African American, 2% Asian, 1.45% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.363% Two or More Races, and 0.181% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 91 more women than men received degrees from Hodges University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Hodges University is white (114 degrees awarded). There were 1.28 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (89 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Hodges University is General Studies (39 degrees awarded), followed by Physical Therapy Technician (24 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (15 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Hodges University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (24 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (28 degrees), and Business (76 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hodges University are Accountants & auditors (1,062,849 people), Other managers (817,883 people), Software developers (607,422 people), Financial managers (495,157 people), and Chief executives & legislators (410,631 people).

The most specialized majors at Hodges University in 2021 are Legal (24 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (28 degrees), Business (76 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (39 degrees), and Psychology (13 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hodges University are Surgeons, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Hodges University are Legal (24 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (28 degrees), Business (76 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (39 degrees), and Psychology (13 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hodges University are Computer Systems Design (1,015,254 people), Elementary & secondary schools (899,380 people), Banking & related activities (555,627 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (553,727 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (519,970 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Hodges University.

Most Common (2021)

Other Health Preparatory Programs
17 degree-majors awarded
Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications
13 degree-majors awarded
Applied Psychology
13 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Hodges University was Other Health Preparatory Programs with 17 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Hodges University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

174

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 83 degrees were awarded to men at Hodges University, which is 0.477 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (174).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Hodges University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Hodges University in Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications, which is 8 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Hodges University in General Studies, which is 2.9 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

15%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 4% of students graduating from Hodges University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 15% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 16% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Hodges University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
114 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
89 degrees awarded
Black or African American
34 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Hodges University is white (114 degrees awarded). There were 1.28 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (89 degrees).

3.89% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
75 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
64 degrees awarded
White Male
39 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Hodges University is white female (75 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (64 degrees).

Operations

Hodges University has an endowment valued at nearly $2.97M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 39.3k (1.32%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Hodges University had a total salary expenditure of 17.6M. Hodges University employs 17 No academic ranks. Most academics at Hodges University are Female No academic rank (10), and Male No academic rank (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hodges University are: Management, with 22 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 17 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 9 employees.

Endowment

$2.97M

2021 Endowment

0.416%

growth from 2020

Hodges University has an endowment valued at about $2.97M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Hodges University grew 0.416% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $47.5M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Hodges University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$7.03M

2021 Salaries

21.7%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Hodges University paid a median of $7.03M in salaries, which represents 40% of their overall expenditure ($17.6M) and a 21.7% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.4M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Hodges University paid a total of $1.4M to 17 employees working as instructors, which represents 20% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

17 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

22 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Hodges University was No academic rank with 17 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hodges University were Management with 22 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 17 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 9 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Hodges University was Female No academic rank with 10 employees, and Male No academic rank with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Hodges University.