Fairfax University of America

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,128

2021 Acceptance Rate

100%

11 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

76.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

16.7%

1 Graduates

About

Fairfax University of America is a higher education institution located in Fairfax County, VA. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Fairfax University of America were General Business Administration & Management (10 degrees awarded), General Computer & Information Sciences (6 degrees), and International Relations & Affairs (6 degrees).

In 2021, 49 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fairfax University of America. 53.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (4 degrees), 2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fairfax University of America is $10,128, which is $−1,857 less than the national average for ($11,985).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Fairfax University of America is $10,128, which is $−1,857 less than the national average for ($11,985).

In 2021, 6% of undergraduate students attending Fairfax University of America received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 6% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,128

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Fairfax University of America was $10,128. The cost of tuition at Fairfax University of America is $−1,857 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($11,985).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Fairfax University of America (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

This chart compares the average net price of Fairfax University of America (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

$6,652

Room and Board

$960

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fairfax University of America was of $6,652 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $960. The cost of books and supplies increased by 20% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Fairfax University of America (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

6% of undergraduate students at Fairfax University of America received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 100% with respect to 2020, when 3% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Fairfax University of America (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.

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Fairfax University of America was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 18 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

Fairfax University of America received 11 undergraduate applications in 2021.

There were 17 students enrolled at Fairfax University of America in 2021.

Acceptance Rate

100%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

Accepted Out of 11

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Fairfax University of America (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Fairfax University of America had a total enrollment of 17 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Fairfax University of America is 13 students and the part-time enrollment is 4. This means that 76.5% of students enrolled at Fairfax University of America are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fairfax University of America, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11.8% Asian.

Students enrolled at Fairfax University of America in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (14.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fairfax University of America in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 17 students. The full-time enrollment at Fairfax University of America is 13 and the part-time enrollment is 4.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Fairfax University of America (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2020 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 Fairfax University of America was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Fairfax University of America had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Fairfax University of America (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Asian

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

2 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fairfax University of America is 11.8% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% 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, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 3 more women than men received degrees from Fairfax University of America. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fairfax University of America is asian (4 degrees awarded). There were 2 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Fairfax University of America is General Business Administration & Management (10 degrees awarded), followed by General Computer & Information Sciences (6 degrees) and International Relations & Affairs (6 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fairfax University of America, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (19 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (6 degrees), and Business (22 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fairfax University of America are Other managers (1,205,938 people), Accountants & auditors (1,130,139 people), Software developers (1,012,254 people), Financial managers (581,615 people), and Chief executives & legislators (577,556 people).

The most specialized majors at Fairfax University of America in 2021 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (19 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (6 degrees), Business (22 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (2 degrees), and Engineering (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fairfax University of America are Podiatrists, Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Fairfax University of America are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (19 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (6 degrees), Business (22 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (2 degrees), and Engineering (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fairfax University of America are Computer Systems Design (1,490,286 people), Elementary & secondary schools (851,592 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (749,825 people), Construction (701,279 people), and Banking & related activities (680,081 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Fairfax University of America.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
10 degree-majors awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
6 degree-majors awarded
International Relations & Affairs
6 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at Fairfax University of America was General Business Administration & Management with 10 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Fairfax University of America according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Fairfax University of America, which is 0.885 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (26).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Fairfax University of America by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Fairfax University of America in Computer Science, which is 1.75 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Fairfax University of America in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.4 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 0% of students graduating from Fairfax University of America completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 9% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 9% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (0%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Fairfax University of America is Male and Asian (0% graduation rate). Across all , 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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Asian
4 degrees awarded
Black or African American
2 degrees awarded
White
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fairfax University of America is asian (4 degrees awarded). There were 2 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Asian Male
4 degrees awarded
White Male
2 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fairfax University of America is asian male (4 degrees awarded). There were 2 times more asian male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (2 degrees).

Operations

Fairfax University of America has an endowment valued at nearly $10k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year.

In 2021, Fairfax University of America had a total salary expenditure of 7.47M. Fairfax University of America employs 2 Assistant professors, 1 Instructors and 1 Professors. Most academics at Fairfax University of America are Male Assistant professor (2), Male Instructor (1), and Male Professor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fairfax University of America are: Research, with 10 employees, Management, with 7 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 7 employees.

Endowment

$10k

2021 Endowment

Fairfax University of America has an endowment valued at about $10k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Fairfax University of America stayed 0% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $8.66M lower than than the median endowment of according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Fairfax University of America (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting) Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$3.43M

2021 Salaries

23.5%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Fairfax University of America paid a median of $3.43M in salaries, which represents 45.9% of their overall expenditure ($7.47M) and a 23.5% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar is 597k (12.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$418k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Fairfax University of America paid a total of $418k to 5 employees working as instructors, which represents 12.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $398k (66.7%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

2 Employees

Research

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

10 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fairfax University of America were Assistant professor with 2 employees, Instructor with 1 employees, and Professor with 1 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fairfax University of America were Research with 10 employees, Management with 7 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 7 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Assistant professor
Male Instructor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Fairfax University of America was Male Assistant professor with 2 employees, Male Instructor with 1 employees, and Male Professor with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Fairfax University of America.