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Amridge University is a private, non-profit institution that maintains its physical offices in the South in Montgomery, Alabama, yet all of the courses are conducted online. AU is a Christian institution that infuses every degree program with the Christian viewpoint. They also offer a full swath of degrees that span from two-year associate degrees through doctoral degree programs. Students can find their ideal course of study in the College of Business and Leadership, College of General Studies, School of Human Services, Turner School of Theology, or the School of Continuing Education. Graduate students can pursue their MBA or a Master of Science in Leadership and Management. There are also PhD programs in interdisciplinary studies and organizational leadership. The institution is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.


Overview of Amridge University


Since Amridge is a regionally accredited online university, students are free to conduct their lives as they see fit. However, as graduation time looms, AU has a Career Services Center to help students assess their goals, skills, and general career plans. The Career Center maintains an employer database, employs professional career advisers, and will help students write and revise their resumes.

General Information


School Type Private not-for-profit
Campus Setting City: Midsize
Campus Housing No
Student Faculty Ratio 13:1
Graduation Rate 33%
Year Founded 1967

Student Enrollment


Total Students833

Undergraduate
365
Graduate
468

Undergraduate Student

Male 106
106
Female 259
259

Graduate Student

Male 136
136
Female 332
332

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Admissions


APPLICATIONSNA

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Female NA

ACCEPTANCENA

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Female NA

Acceptance RateNA

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Female NA

Enrollment NA

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Female NA
Admissions
Application Fee $50
High School GPA NA
High School Rank NA
High School Transcripts NA
College Prep Courses NA
Recommendations NA
SAT/ACT NA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) NA
Application Deadline Rolling
Common Application Accepted No

Tuition Cost & Financial Aid


Though Amridge is a private, non-profit institution, their tuition rates are far below many similar colleges. This is likely due to the low overhead associated with online education. Thus, all students pay the same low cost of tuition, which is reported as $8,000 per year. While students can literally live anywhere on the planet, Amridge estimated their living costs; adding them to the tuition rates brings the total expected cost for a student to $19,000 for a year in school.

Though that number may seem quite low, it could be lower once students factor in their financial aid packages. The average net cost, once grants and scholarships are tallied, is reported as being under $4,000. However, with a low number of first-time, full-time students, it's difficult to report these numbers accurately. Regardless, these matters can be discussed with an admissions counselor prior to enrollment.

Average net price 2018-2019
Net Price $3,905
Average Total Aid NA
Students Receiving Financial Aid 100%
Room & Board $9,600

Sticker Price


  • Tuition In-State - $6,950
  • Tuition Out-of-State - $6,950
  • Books and Supplies - $900
  • Room & Board - $9,600
  • Other - $1,600

Academics


Since Amridge is an online institution, many people are interested to know how well it holds up academically. In fact, the school does quite well. Not only is the school fully accredited, but they post strong educational statistics, to boot. Further, their astounding student-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1 helps all of their students unlock their potential.

Amridge reports that their students graduate at a rate of 33%, with another 33% transferring to other institutions. Since most transfer students venture off to more competitive or larger universities, it can be assumed that they are also motivated to graduate. Thus, it's not a stretch to say that 66% of Amridge students graduate or have a strong foundation needed to complete a degree elsewhere.

Though these numbers may be low for a traditional institution, they are strong for an online-only college. As time goes on and online education becomes more of a norm in higher education, Amridge is sure to rise in the ranks.

Student Population Total


Student Population 833

Undergraduate
365
Graduate
468
Evening Classes : No
Online Learning : Yes

Most Popular Programs & Majors

(# of Diplomas Awarded by Subject)


All Business Majors 17 Total Graduates /40%
Business Administration and Management, General 12 Graduates
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 3 Graduates
Business/Corporate Communications 2 Graduates
Theology and Religious Vocations 11 Total Graduates / 26%
Bible/Biblical Studies 11 Graduates
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences 7 Total Graduates / 17%
Human Development and Family Studies, General 7 Graduates
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services 7 Total Graduates / 17%
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 6 Graduates
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 1 Graduates
All Other Diplomas 0%

Outcome & Salary


Though Amridge is still collecting data on its graduates and their earnings, its students are surely being primed for success. Even those who transfer to other institutions will carry with them a tradition of online academic excellence that is informed by Christian beliefs. After all, the true value of an education is not so much measured by the salary of a graduate but by the inner success they feel when they apply their knowledge, skill, and talents to a job well done.

Graduates Salary
College Grads Early Career Salary $37,800
College Grads Average Salary $65,000
College Grads Mid Career Salary $70,900
Return on Investment (ROI)
10 Year Salary Earnings Potential $650,000
20 Year Salary Earnings Potential $1,359,000
Cost of Education (Net Price) 4 Year $15,620
10 Year Projected ROI $634,380
20 Year Projected ROI $724,620
No College Education Salary Comparison
National Average Salary $38,792
10 Year Projected Income $387,920
20 Year Projected Income $775,840

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