Woodbury University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Burbank, California with 779 undergraduates. It admits 82% of applicants, costs an average of $44,337 a year after grants and graduates 45% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Woodbury University acceptance rate and admissions
Woodbury University admitted 82% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
Woodbury University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $48,629 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $15,289 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $71,778 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $44,337 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $44,337 a year after grants and scholarships, $27,441 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Woodbury University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Woodbury University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 45% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $65,896 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $27,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 41% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Woodbury University majors and what graduates earn
Woodbury University awarded bachelor's degrees in 21 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from business administration ($77,992).
All 21 majors at Woodbury University
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | 10 | $54,963 | $77,992 | n/a |
| Communication | 3 | n/a | $68,020 | n/a |
| Graphic and industrial design | 6 | n/a | $62,092 | $27,000 |
| Film and photography | 2 | $37,153 | $50,387 | n/a |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 72 | $57,065 | n/a | $31,405 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 19 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Radio, TV and digital media | 17 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Graphic Communications | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Marketing | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Political science | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Human Computer Interaction | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Research and experimental psychology | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal justice | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Interdisciplinary studies, other | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Interior Architecture | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and information sciences | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Woodbury University
4 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 4 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | Master's | 10 | $76,713 | $45,564 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Architecture | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 779 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 54% women, 46% men
- 13 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Woodbury University?
Woodbury University admitted 82% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Woodbury University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $48,629. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $44,337 a year in 2024-25.
Is Woodbury University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Woodbury University reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Woodbury University?
45% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Woodbury University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $65,896 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.