Stratford University is located in a large suburb, in Falls Church, Virginia. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degree levels at Stratford University top out at the Master's degree.
Students at the school often study hospitality, engineering technician, and cooking and culinary arts.
Stratford University maintains an open-admission policy. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
Stratford University offers classes to 486 students (321 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Stratford University is to transition students into rewarding and challenging careers by providing quality, competency-based educational programs that meet the needs of employers in high demand industries."
More complete details are provided below.
Stratford University
7777 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22043-2403
http://www.stratford.edu
Stratford University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 127 | chef training, culinary arts |
| Business And Management | 36 | business management, entrepreneurship, business |
| Engineering Technician | 36 | computer systems tech |
| Hospitality | 18 | restaurant and food services management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 15 | information science, computer networking, computer programming, software engineering |
| Media | 0 | communications tech courses |
Number of programs and degrees for Stratford University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 167 | 6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 37 | 3 |
| Master's degree | 16 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 12 | 2 |
In 2005, Stratford University had a total enrollment of 486 students (321 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 94% |
| Graduate | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 30% |
| Black | 45% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 10% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 43% |
| Maryland | 28% |
| District of Columbia | 28% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 75 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Falls Church, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,260 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,260 |
| Books and supplies | $ 3,780 |
Financial Aid:
Stratford University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2541200)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 13 | $53,397 | 4 | $47,000 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 13 | $53,397 | 4 | $47,000 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Software Engineering
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Science/Studies
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
HOSPITALITY
Restaurant/Food Services Management
MEDIA
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Stratford University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for open-admission colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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