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Stanbridge University

Irvine, CA · City · 2,643 students
4
Year
Private For-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
About

Stanbridge University in Irvine, California, is a specialized private institution best known for its career-focused education in nursing and allied health sciences. The university offers highly regarded programs in Nursing (BSN/MSN), Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapist Assistant, and Veterinary Technology, all supported by advanced learning technology including synthetic human cadaver labs and virtual reality simulations. Campus culture is fast-paced, practical, and collaborative, catering to students dedicated to clinical excellence and achieving high professional licensure pass rates. A defining feature of the Stanbridge experience is the Stanbridge outREACH program, which embeds hands-on community service and civic engagement directly into the healthcare curriculum.


Wikipedia:Stanbridge University is a private for-profit university in California with locations in Irvine, Alhambra, Riverside, and San Marcos. The university offers education in nursing and allied health in Orange County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, San Diego County, and online. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Career Schools and Colleges, ACCSC.

Location
Irvine, CA, 92612 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
SNA · Orange County
1 mi away
Cost
Avg net price
$45,372
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$36,623
$30–48k
$43,299
$48–75k
$47,525
$75–110k
$49,714
$110k+
$49,714
Admissions
Admit rate
10%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

This school does not appear to use the Common Application. Check the school's admissions website directly for essay requirements and application instructions.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
72%
1st-yr retention
84%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
69%
Transferred
2%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
29%
Median earnings (6yr)
$53,729
Median earnings (10yr)
$62,144
Median debt
$20,000
Monthly loan payment
$212
Debt range (25th–75th)
$6,967$25,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$32,500
Student Body
Men 20%Women 80%
15
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
61%
First-generation
42%
Median family income
$26,961
Independent students
64%
Veterans
8%
Avg age at entry
27.0
Part-time students
0%
Race & ethnicity
White
11%
Hispanic
42%
Black
5%
Asian
18%
Two or more
4%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
19%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$53,729
10 years after entry
$62,144
Health and Medical Administrative Services7
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing7
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Institutional
Classification
Special Focus (Technology)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, more selective admissions
Full-time faculty
31%
Avg faculty salary
$7,667/mo
Instructional spend/student
$3,124
Federal loan rate
90%

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