Aspen University

Private for-profit four-year university in Phoenix, AZ that costs an average of $12,698 a year after financial aid and graduates 9.3% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$12,698
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
9.3%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$49,178

Private for-profitLarge city1,466 undergraduates

Cost of Aspen University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$23,790
Tuition and fees, in-state$7,570
Books and supplies$1,200
Average net price after aid$12,698

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$12,698

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Aspen University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate9.3%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$39,925
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$49,178
Rank in Arizona (earnings)11th of 19 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$28,125
Typical monthly loan payment$320 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants10%
Students with federal loans12%

Majors and programs at Aspen University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (6)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing2,729$91,347$33,709
Business Administration, Management and Operations114$62,525—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods58$45,920—
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology42——
Criminal Justice and Corrections10——
Health and Medical Administrative Services37——

Associate's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods15——

Master's degree programs (12)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing994$107,004$47,628
Business Administration, Management and Operations87——
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology39——
Computer and Information Sciences6——
Computer Programming9——
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management3——
Criminal Justice and Corrections6——
Educational Administration and Supervision32——
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations———
Finance and Financial Management Services4——
Management Information Systems and Services6——
Public Health4——

Doctoral degree programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Educational Administration and Supervision108$106,898$69,457
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing488$102,508$59,681
Computer Science19——

Graduate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations1——

Similar colleges in Arizona

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Arizona College of Nursing-TempeTempe$32,411100%$41,223
Arizona College of Nursing-PhoenixPhoenix$34,629100%$41,223
Chamberlain University-ArizonaPhoenix$41,88291%$96,897
Crestpoint UniversityPhoenix$9,975—$44,444
Arizona College of Nursing-TucsonTucson$27,016100%$41,223
American InterContinental University SystemChandler$16,125—$42,612
University of Phoenix-ArizonaPhoenix$13,916—$43,584
DeVry University-ArizonaPhoenix——$51,716

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About Aspen University

TypePrivate for-profit four-year university
LocationPhoenix, AZ
SettingLarge city
Undergraduates1,466
Student-to-faculty ratio3 to 1
AccreditorDistance Education Accrediting Commission
Websiteaspen.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Aspen University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $23,790 a year (tuition and fees: $7,570). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $12,698 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $12,698.

How much do Aspen University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $49,178 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 11th of 19 similar colleges in Arizona. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($91,347 a year after graduation).

What is Aspen University's graduation rate?

9.3% of full-time students graduate within six years.