Alliant International University-San Diego

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,241

6.23% growth from 2020

2019 Student Loan

0.773%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

100%

5 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

3,662

36.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

9.09%

1 Graduates

About

Alliant International University-San Diego is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Research Doctorate concentrations at Alliant International University-San Diego were Clinical Psychology (179 degrees awarded), Educational Psychology (21 degrees), and Organizational Behavior Studies (15 degrees).

In 2021, 1,074 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Alliant International University-San Diego. 70.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (463 degrees), 1.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (257 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Alliant International University-San Diego is $16,241, which is $−12,751 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Alliant International University-San Diego is $16,241, which is $−12,751 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

In 2021, 16% of undergraduate students attending Alliant International University-San Diego received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 19% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,241

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Alliant International University-San Diego was $16,241. The cost of tuition at Alliant International University-San Diego is $−12,751 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Alliant International University-San Diego (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

This chart compares the average net price of Alliant International University-San Diego (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$16,580

Room and Board

$1,080

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Alliant International University-San Diego was of $16,580 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 9.95% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,080. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 45.2% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Alliant International University-San Diego (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

16%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

19%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

16% of undergraduate students at Alliant International University-San Diego received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 77.8% with respect to 2020, when 9% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Alliant International University-San Diego (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.773%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Alliant International University-San Diego was 0.773%, which represents 7 out of the 906 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Alliant International University-San Diego received 5 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 76.2% annual growth. Out of those 5 applicants, 5 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 100% acceptance rate.

There were 3,662 students enrolled at Alliant International University-San Diego in 2021.

Acceptance Rate

100%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

Accepted Out of 5

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Alliant International University-San Diego was 100% (5 admissions from 5 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 38.1%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 76.2%, while admissions declined by −37.5%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Alliant International University-San Diego (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Alliant International University-San Diego had a total enrollment of 3,662 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Alliant International University-San Diego is 1,337 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,325. This means that 36.5% of students enrolled at Alliant International University-San Diego are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Alliant International University-San Diego, both undergraduate and graduate, is 28.4% White, 28.3% Hispanic or Latino, 7.73% Asian, 7.21% Black or African American, 3.63% Two or More Races, 0.437% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.273% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (20.9%) and Asian Female (7.93%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

36.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Alliant International University-San Diego in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,662 students. The full-time enrollment at Alliant International University-San Diego is 1,337 and the part-time enrollment is 2,325. This means that 36.5% of students enrolled at Alliant International University-San Diego are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Alliant International University-San Diego (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2018 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Alliant International University-San Diego was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Alliant International University-San Diego had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Alliant International University-San Diego (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,039 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,035 enrolled students
Asian
283 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Alliant International University-San Diego is 28.4% White, 28.3% Hispanic or Latino, 7.73% Asian, 7.21% Black or African American, 3.63% Two or More Races, 0.437% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.273% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 860 students (23.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 440 more women than men received degrees from Alliant International University-San Diego. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Alliant International University-San Diego is white (463 degrees awarded). There were 1.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (257 degrees).

The most common Research Doctorate concentration at Alliant International University-San Diego is Clinical Psychology (179 degrees awarded), followed by Educational Psychology (21 degrees) and Organizational Behavior Studies (15 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Alliant International University-San Diego, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are EDUCATION. (514 degrees awarded), Psychology (305 degrees), and Legal (18 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Alliant International University-San Diego are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,882,747 people), Registered nurses (1,491,421 people), Accountants & auditors (1,083,783 people), Other managers (828,957 people), and Financial managers (502,927 people).

The most specialized majors at Alliant International University-San Diego in 2021 are EDUCATION. (514 degrees awarded), Psychology (305 degrees), Legal (18 degrees), Business (126 degrees), and Health (104 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Alliant International University-San Diego are Surgeons, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Chief executives & legislators, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Alliant International University-San Diego are EDUCATION. (514 degrees awarded), Psychology (305 degrees), Legal (18 degrees), Business (126 degrees), and Health (104 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Alliant International University-San Diego are Elementary & secondary schools (3,524,651 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,973,115 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (750,528 people), Computer Systems Design (551,471 people), and Insurance carriers (528,030 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Alliant International University-San Diego.

Most Common (2021)

Teacher Education & Professional Development
176 degree-majors awarded
General Special Education & Teaching
94 degree-majors awarded
Marriage & Family Therapy
92 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at Alliant International University-San Diego was Teacher Education & Professional Development with 176 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Alliant International University-San Diego according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

317

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

757

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 317 degrees were awarded to men at Alliant International University-San Diego, which is 0.419 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (757).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Alliant International University-San Diego by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 65 degrees were awarded to men at Alliant International University-San Diego in Teacher Education & Professional Development, which is 0.586 times less than the 111 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 141 degrees were awarded to men at Alliant International University-San Diego in Clinical Psychology, which is 3.71 times more than the 38 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

16%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 0% of students graduating from Alliant International University-San Diego completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 16% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 16% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Alliant International University-San Diego is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
463 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
257 degrees awarded
Asian
117 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Alliant International University-San Diego is white (463 degrees awarded). There were 1.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (257 degrees).

7.91% of degree recipients (85 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
340 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
192 degrees awarded
White Male
123 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Alliant International University-San Diego is white female (340 degrees awarded). There were 1.77 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (192 degrees).

Operations

Alliant International University-San Diego employs 45 Professors, 42 Assistant professors and 27 Associate professors. Most academics at Alliant International University-San Diego are Female Assistant professor (32), Male Professor (23), and Female Professor (22).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Alliant International University-San Diego are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 83 employees, Management, with 37 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 34 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$35M

2021 Salaries

10.4%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Alliant International University-San Diego paid a median of $35M in salaries, a 10.4% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10.6M

Instructional Salaries

115

Number of Employees

In 2021, Alliant International University-San Diego paid a total of $10.6M to 115 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

45 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

83 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Alliant International University-San Diego were Professor with 45 employees, Assistant professor with 42 employees, and Associate professor with 27 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Alliant International University-San Diego were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 83 employees, Management with 37 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 34 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Alliant International University-San Diego was Female Assistant professor with 32 employees, Male Professor with 23 employees, and Female Professor with 22 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Alliant International University-San Diego.