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Globe University

Overview of Globe University

Students attend Globe University in Woodbury, MN, a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Globe University degrees go up to the Master's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in computer science and engineering, therapy and counseling, and medical administration.

Globe University Selectivity

Globe University is selective and does not offer open admission.

Student Body

There are 793 students at the school (as of 2007-2008).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Globe University

Globe University
8089 Globe Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125-3388
General Phone: (651) 332-8000
http://www.globeuniversity.edu

Globe University Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Medical Support and Technology58veterinary assistant, allied health and medical assisting
Business and Management46business management, accounting
Therapy and Counseling28massage therapy
Law26legal assistant
Computer Science and Engineering15information technology, computer networking, computer programming courses
Media6advertising
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy6exercise science
Medical Administration0medical secretary

Number of programs and degrees for Globe University in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree12112
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years377
Bachelor's degree234
Award of less than 1 academic year41
Master's degree01

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Globe University had a total enrollment of 793 students (723 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men27%
Women73%
Full-Time40%
Part-Time60%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%
Graduate0%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White78%
Black8%
Hispanic4%
Asian7%
American Indian1%
Unknown1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-199%
20-2116%
22-2422%
25-2923%
30-3410%
35-398%
40-496%
50-643%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Minnesota85%
Wisconsin15%

Globe University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time73 %
Part-Time33 %

Globe University Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Woodbury, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Minnesota Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Globe University Admissions and Selectivity

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total13712088%10184%
Men453578%2777%
Women928592%7487%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPAnot required
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordnot required
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)recommended
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)not required
Other Standardized Testsrequired

Globe University Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 14,040
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 14,040
Books and supplies$ 900

Financial Aid:
Globe University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 464200)

Globe University Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track211

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year2*11$44,981
All faculty totalcalendar year2*11$44,981

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Globe University Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Other
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Technology

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

MEDIA
Advertising

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

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Globe University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Globe University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Globe University % of accepted students who choose to enroll
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 11%Globe University Female % of student body
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 11%Globe University Number of degree programs
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%Globe University % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% of degrees in medical administration
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Globe University % of degrees in medical administration
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Globe University % of degrees in therapy and counseling
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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