Fairfax University of America

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,128

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

1.06%

378 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

95.3% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

10%

1 Graduates

About

Fairfax University of America is a higher education institution located in Fairfax County, VA. In 2022, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Fairfax University of America were Computer Science (3 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (3 degrees), and Information Technology (1 degrees).

In 2022, 12 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fairfax University of America. 58.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (2 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fairfax University of America is $10,128, which is $−2,554 less than the national average for ($12,682).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Fairfax University of America was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 29 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Fairfax University of America is $10,128, which is $2,554 less than the national average for ($12,682).

In 2022, 50% of undergraduate students attending Fairfax University of America received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 13% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,128

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Fairfax University of America was $10,128. The cost of tuition at Fairfax University of America is $−2,554 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($12,682).

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

$6,860

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fairfax University of America was of $6,860 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 3.13% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies increased by 66.7% 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

50%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

13%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

50% of undergraduate students at Fairfax University of America received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 733% with respect to 2021, when 6% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Fairfax University of America was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 29 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 378 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 3.34k% annual growth. Out of those 378 applicants, 4 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 1.06% acceptance rate.

There were 43 students enrolled at Fairfax University of America in 2022.

Fairfax University of America has an overall enrollment yield of 100%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

1.06%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

Accepted Out of 378

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Fairfax University of America was 1.06% (4 admissions from 378 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 100%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 3.34k%, while admissions declined by 63.6%.

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 43 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Fairfax University of America is 41 students and the part-time enrollment is 2. This means that 95.3% 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 4.65% Asian, 2.33% Hispanic or Latino, and 2.33% White.

Students enrolled at Fairfax University of America in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (9.09%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (9.09%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (3.33%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

95.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fairfax University of America in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43 students. The full-time enrollment at Fairfax University of America is 41 and the part-time enrollment is 2.

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%.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Asian
2 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1 enrolled students
White
1 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fairfax University of America is 4.65% Asian, 2.33% Hispanic or Latino, and 2.33% White. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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 2022, 2 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 (2 degrees awarded).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Fairfax University of America is Computer Science (3 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (3 degrees) and Information Technology (1 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (6 degrees awarded), Business (6 degrees), and Engineering (0 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 (1,251,635 people), Accountants & auditors (1,127,479 people), Software developers (1,117,012 people), Financial managers (610,168 people), and Chief executives & legislators (604,992 people).

The most specialized majors at Fairfax University of America in 2022 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (6 degrees awarded), Business (6 degrees), Engineering (0 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (0 degrees), and Social Sciences (0 degrees) (as of 2022).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Fairfax University of America are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (6 degrees awarded), Business (6 degrees), Engineering (0 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (0 degrees), and Social Sciences (0 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (1,590,288 people), Elementary & secondary schools (881,889 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (772,075 people), Construction (745,397 people), and Banking & related activities (687,493 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 (2022)

Computer Science
3 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
3 degrees awarded
Information Technology
1 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common masters degree concentration at Fairfax University of America was Computer Science with 3 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 2022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 5 degrees were awarded to men at Fairfax University of America, which is 0.714 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (7).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 2 degrees were awarded to men at Fairfax University of America in Computer Science, which is 0.667 times less than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 4 degrees were awarded to men at Fairfax University of America in General Business Administration & Management, which is 4 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

17%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 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, 17% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 17% 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 2022 at Fairfax University of America is Male and Asian (0% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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

Asian

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fairfax University of America is asian (2 degrees awarded).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Asian Male
1 degrees awarded
Asian Female
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fairfax University of America is asian male (1 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more asian male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (1 degrees).

Operations

Fairfax University of America employs 3 No academic ranks. Most academics at Fairfax University of America are Male No academic rank (2), and Female No academic rank (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fairfax University of America are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 6 employees, Management, with 3 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$3.47M

2022 Salaries

1.16%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Fairfax University of America paid a median of $3.47M in salaries, a 1.16% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 23.5% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 33.1% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$344k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Fairfax University of America paid a total of $344k to 3 employees working as instructors, which represents 9.91% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $446k (66.8%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

3 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

6 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fairfax University of America was No academic rank with 3 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fairfax University of America were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 6 employees, Management with 3 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Fairfax University of America was Male No academic rank with 2 employees, and Female No academic rank with 1 employees.

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

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