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Grantham University is a for-profit online college. Grantham University has an open admissions policy.
Return on educational investment at Grantham University is in the top 5% of all ranked schools. The median student earns $65,240 10 years after enrolling, 6th among online schools, and in the top 25% nationally. When adjusted for earning differences by major, Grantham University bachelor students earn 11% more than the national average.
Grantham University’s median net annual cost of $9,245 and average years to graduate of 3.3 are reported only at the school level. We assume these same costs and graduation time for all programs.
The top 6 programs at Grantham University sorted by number of graduates - Business Administration, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Criminal Justice, Electric Engr. Tech, Computer Science, Registered Nursing - are shown below.
Annual net cost
$9,245
Average years to graduate
3.3
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The most popular 6 graduate programs at Grantham University - Business Administration, Health Administrative Services, Information Systems Mgmt., HR Management, Computer science, Registered Nursing - are shown below.
The average full-time graduate completes their degree in 3.3 years. 34% of all students graduate within 8 years including part-time students. The graduation rate at Grantham University is 16% lower than the state average, and 23% below the average for all regional universities in the country.
At Grantham University, Pell Grant recipients represent 43% of the measured graduating class, 8% higher than the national average of 35%. The average Pell Grant recipient at Grantham University graduates within 4.2 years.
We calculate this performance by adjusting the graduation rate of Pell students by their percentage of the student body. This adjustment is made to prevent schools with large numbers of Pell students from underperforming in comparison to schools with few Pell students but high graduation rates.
The average Title IV recipient at Grantham University pays $9,245 a year, $6,195 less than the $15,440 advertised. See below the cost breakdown for students who receive Title IV grants, broken down by income level.
Average net price
The average net price shown by income level for all students that receive Title IV aid. Calculated by deducting the average grant and scholarship aid from tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Limited to first-time, full-time students. Public institution figures are calculated using in-state tuition figures.
Median net price $9,245
Much of the gap between net price and sticker price is filled by institutional and government grants. At Grantham University, 87% of students receive some grants and scholarships, compared to the national average of 87% for all colleges and universities. The average amount of federal, state, and institutional grants that students receive is shown on the right.
This leaves a total of $9,245 on average to be covered by the student – be it through loans or out of pocket. In total, 92% of students take out loans, federal or private, at an average amount of $6,172. This is 38% more than the national average.
Federal grants
$6,532
Pell grants
$4,215
Institutional grants
$2,248
Full time
21%
83%
Female
65%
59%
First time
75%
59%
In-state
3%
68%
1st generation
59%
35%
White
38%
52%
Black
33%
14%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Asian
1%
5%
American Indian
N/A
1.6%
Pacific Islander
N/A
0.3%
Other
17%
12%