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Strayer University - Virginia

Arlington, Virginia·Private for-profit, 4-year or above·Southeast·strayer.edu/campus-locations/virginia/arlington
6-yr Graduation
36%
+3.0pp vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Total enrollment
1,998
peer median 2,768
Avg net price
$19,578
-$3.7k vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
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Graduation rate & outcomes

Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.

IPEDS
Overall completion
36%+3.0pp vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
4-year graduation
19%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
19%
Full-time retention
75%

Pell equity

47.1pp gap
Pell recipients
0%0 of 5
Non-Pell (all)
47%8 of 17
No Federal Aid
47%8 of 17

Non-Pell students graduate at a 47.1-point higher rate than Pell recipients.

Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates (GR) — Pell/SSL cohort, 2024 cohort.

Tuition & cost

What families actually pay, broken down by family income.

College Scorecard

Net price by family income

Aid exceeds costFamily pays
$0–30k$19,578
$30–48k—
$48–75k—
$75–110k—
$110k+—

Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.

Avg net price (private)
$19,578
-$3,713vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs median $23,291
Federal loans
68.4%
In-state tuition
$13,920
Out-of-state
$13,920

Student loan default rate

The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.

Cohort Default Rate

Of 18,700 borrowers who entered repayment, 425 (2.2%) defaulted within three years — below the 2.3% national rate.

Default rate
2.2%
-0.1pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
18,700
Defaulted
425
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard

Default rate vs national, by cohort

2016
10.4%
2017
11.3%
2018
8.6%
2019
2.2%
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate

* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Academic programs at Strayer University-Virginia

Top program areas ranked by completions.

IPEDS
Distinct CIP programs27
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered

Top program families by completions

699 total completions
01Business
45965.7%
02Computer Sciences
17124.5%
03Security/Protective
395.6%
04Public Admin
162.3%
05Health Professions
71.0%
06Education
71.0%
07Social Sciences
00.0%

Enrollment trends & demographics

Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.

IPEDS
Fall total
1,998
12-mo unduplicated
2,900
Undergraduate
2,427
Graduate
473

Gender split

Men
34%972
Women
66%1,928

Race / ethnicity composition

Black
53.8%
White
25.5%
Hispanic
9.3%
Two or more
4.6%
Asian
3.5%
Unknown
1.4%
Non-resident
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%

Campus safety & crime statistics

Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.

Clery Act
Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
0.00
0 offenses · 2,382 students

3-year trend

1.242 yrs ago0.381 yr ago0.00Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
5
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
0
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
0
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
0

Criminal offenses by type

No criminal offenses reported.

By location

0total

    VAWA offenses

    0
    Domestic violence
    0
    Dating violence
    0
    Stalking
    0 total under the Violence Against Women Act.

    Hate crimes by bias

    No hate crimes reported.

    Arrests vs disciplinary referrals

    CategoryArrestsReferrals
    Weapons10
    Drugs00
    Liquor00

    Residence-hall fires

    No residence-hall fires reported.

    Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

    Student-faculty ratio

    Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.

    IPEDS
    Student-to-faculty
    47.0:1
    Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
    11

    Strayer University-Virginia vs Peer comparison

    The peer institutions Strayer University-Virginia selected for federal comparison reporting.

    IPEDS
    GraduationRetentionSelectivityEnrollmentAffordabilityYield
    This institutionPeer median

    A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.

    Carnegie
    SubjectStrayer University-Virginia
    		36%—1,998$19,578Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    Sullivan University
    		——2,498$25,532Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    Strayer University-North Carolina
    		33%—3,037$21,050Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    South University-Savannah
    		17%—716$28,743Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    Columbia Southern University
    		26%—17,763$14,580Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    Full Sail University
    		45%—27,169$38,875Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    Peer group median33%—2,768$23,291

    Institutions like Strayer University-Virginia

    Explore the federal data for institutions in Strayer University-Virginia's comparison group.

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    Campus network

    Strayer University-Virginia is a campus of a larger institution. See its main campus and the other campuses in the same network.

    IPEDS
    Part ofStrayer University-District of ColumbiaWashington, DC · Main campus
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    Frequently asked questions about Strayer University-Virginia

    Quick answers to the questions most often asked about Strayer University-Virginia.

    What is the graduation rate at Strayer University-Virginia?

    Strayer University-Virginia reports a 6-year graduation rate of 36% per the latest IPEDS.

    How many students attend Strayer University-Virginia?

    Strayer University-Virginia reports a total enrollment of 1,998 students per the latest IPEDS.

    What is the average net price at Strayer University-Virginia?

    The average net price at Strayer University-Virginia is $19,578 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.

    Where is Strayer University-Virginia located?

    Strayer University-Virginia is located in Arlington, Virginia 22201.

    About the data on this page

    Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

    IPEDS2025 provisional data (Fall 2025–26 release, July 28, 2026)
    Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
    National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education
    College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
    Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
    U.S. Department of Education
    FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
    Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
    U.S. Department of Education
    DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
    Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
    U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
    Federal Pell Grant volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
    Pell Grant recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursements by institution and award year.
    U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid
    Federal student loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
    Federal Direct Loan recipient counts and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
    U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid
    Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
    Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
    U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid
    Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
    Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
    U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
    Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
    Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.
    U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
    Last reviewed July 2026All data sources & release dates →

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