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Woodbury University, located in Burbank, California, was established in 1884. The college was ranked in the third tier in the Universities – Master’s category by the US news and World Report. The Los Angeles Business Journal ranks the Master of Business Administration program at 9th among 15 such entries. The college offers both undergraduate and graduate courses and has more than 15 study programs.
Woodbury University has the following academic divisions:
The notable alumni of Woodbury University include Don Adolfo Camarillo, founder of Camarillo, California; Darryl Francis Zanuck, founder of 20th Century Fox; Helen Gurley Brown, editor-in-chief for Cosmopolitan magazine. The college offers financial aid to deserving students in the form of scholarships such as the Academic Scholarship, the Achievement Scholarship and the Transfer Scholarships.
Woodbury University is in a large city, in Burbank, CA. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Woodbury University earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include design, photography and commercial art, business and management, and architecture and planning.
Woodbury University does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 390 to 510 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 420 and 540.
Faculty salaries at Woodbury University are higher than most.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 1,539 students (1,605 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at Woodbury University are minorities.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Woodbury University is committed to providing the highest level of professional and liberal arts education. The integrated nature of our educational environment cultivates successful students with a strong and enduring sense of personal and social responsibility. We prepare innovative learners who are adept at communicating and willing to cross the boundaries of knowledge in a rapidly changing and complex world.
Woodbury University fosters academic excellence and individual development in an environment that honors the following values:
Integrity and ethical behavior
Diversity
Empowering students to determine and manage their own decisions.
Academic rigor
Liberal arts-based professional education that effectively prepares students for careers
Student focus in all aspects of the University's operations"
More complete details are provided below.
Woodbury University
7500 Glenoaks Blvd
Burbank, CA 91510-7846
General Phone: (818) 767-0888
http://www.woodbury.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 222 | business management, organizational behavior, accounting, apparel marketing, marketing, international business |
| Architecture and Planning | 126 | architecture, interior architecture |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 26 | commercial art, film and photography |
| Design | 10 | fashion design |
| Media | 9 | media studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 8 | psychology, psychology courses |
| Liberal Arts | 7 | interdisciplinary studies, history courses, liberal arts and humanities |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 7 | computer support |
Number of programs and degrees for Woodbury University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 296 | 18 |
| Master's degree | 119 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Woodbury University had a total enrollment of 1,539 students (1,605 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 64% |
| Part-Time | 36% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 81% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 45% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 30% |
| Asian | 10% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
Woodbury University offers campus housing for 244 of its 1,605 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Burbank, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,201 | 464 | 39% | 464 | 100% |
| Men | 518 | 214 | 41% | 214 | 100% |
| Women | 669 | 250 | 37% | 250 | 100% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 390 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 540 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 57% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,978 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,978 |
| Room and board | $ 8,768 |
| Room charge | $ 5,382 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,386 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,566 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,970 |
Financial Aid:
Woodbury University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 134300)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $95,662 | 8 | $91,467 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $80,594 | 6 | $70,101 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $60,087 | 12 | $60,774 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 25 | $81,482 | 26 | $72,370 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
Interior Architecture
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
Business Administration and Management, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
History, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MEDIA
Communication and Media Studies, Other
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Woodbury University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing
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