American Sentinel University

www.americansentinel.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,320

2017 Student Loan

1.52%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

2,513

45.8% Full-Time

About

American Sentinel University is a higher education institution located in New Haven County, CT. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at American Sentinel University were Nursing Administration (620 degrees awarded) and Geographic Information Science & Cartography (1 degrees).

In 2021, 1,052 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at American Sentinel University. 90.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 9.41% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (695 degrees), 5.39 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (129 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at American Sentinel University is $10,320, which is $−4,180 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at American Sentinel University is $10,320, which is $−4,180 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

In 2021, 12% of undergraduate students attending American Sentinel University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 19% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,320

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at American Sentinel University was $10,320. The cost of tuition at American Sentinel University is $−4,180 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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

Average Net Price

This chart compares the average net price of American Sentinel University (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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

12%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

19%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

12% of undergraduate students at American Sentinel University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 71.4% with respect to 2020, when 7% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at American Sentinel University (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.

1.52%

2017 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2017 the default rate for borrower's at American Sentinel University was 1.52%, which represents 7 out of the 462 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.

Enrollment

American Sentinel University had a total enrollment of 2,513 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at American Sentinel University is 1,152 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,361. This means that 45.8% of students enrolled at American Sentinel University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at American Sentinel University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 59% White, 17.5% Black or African American, 7.2% Asian, 6.61% Hispanic or Latino, 2.75% Two or More Races, 0.796% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.438% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at American Sentinel University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.3%), followed by Black or African American Female (19.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.35%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (52%), followed by Black or African American Female (18.2%) and Asian Female (6.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

45.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at American Sentinel University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,513 students. The full-time enrollment at American Sentinel University is 1,152 and the part-time enrollment is 1,361. This means that 45.8% of students enrolled at American Sentinel University are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Retention Rate over Time

100%

2015 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 American Sentinel University was 100%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), American Sentinel University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,482 enrolled students
Black or African American
439 enrolled students
Asian
181 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at American Sentinel University is 59% White, 17.5% Black or African American, 7.2% Asian, 6.61% Hispanic or Latino, 2.75% Two or More Races, 0.796% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.438% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 854 more women than men received degrees from American Sentinel University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at American Sentinel University is white (695 degrees awarded). There were 5.39 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (129 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at American Sentinel University is Nursing Administration (620 degrees awarded), followed by Geographic Information Science & Cartography (1 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at American Sentinel University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (1,045 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (4 degrees), and Social Sciences (1 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American Sentinel University are Registered nurses (1,443,161 people), Accountants & auditors (1,114,431 people), Other managers (961,679 people), Software developers (637,653 people), and Financial managers (558,591 people).

The most specialized majors at American Sentinel University in 2021 are Health (1,045 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (4 degrees), Social Sciences (1 degrees), and Business (2 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

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

The most specialized majors at American Sentinel University are Health (1,045 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (4 degrees), Social Sciences (1 degrees), and Business (2 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American Sentinel University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,877,218 people), Computer Systems Design (1,110,329 people), Elementary & secondary schools (917,721 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (692,155 people), and Banking & related activities (630,584 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Nursing Administration
620 degrees awarded
Geographic Information Science & Cartography
1 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at American Sentinel University was Nursing Administration with 620 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at American Sentinel University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

953

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 99 degrees were awarded to men at American Sentinel University, which is 0.104 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (953).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at American Sentinel University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 79 degrees were awarded to men at American Sentinel University in Nursing Administration, which is 0.109 times less than the 727 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 727 degrees were awarded to men at American Sentinel University in Nursing Administration, which is 9.2 times more than the 79 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2016 at American Sentinel University is Male and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
695 degrees awarded
Black or African American
129 degrees awarded
Asian
52 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at American Sentinel University is white (695 degrees awarded). There were 5.39 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (129 degrees).

6.18% of degree recipients (65 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
640 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
110 degrees awarded
White Male
55 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at American Sentinel University is white female (640 degrees awarded). There were 5.82 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (110 degrees).

Operations

American Sentinel University employs 11 Associate professors, 4 No academic ranks and 4 Assistant professors. Most academics at American Sentinel University are Female Associate professor (11), Female No academic rank (4), and Female Assistant professor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at American Sentinel University are: Sales and related, with 33 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 27 employees, and Management with 13 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$9M

2021 Salaries

2.8%

decline from 2020

In 2021, American Sentinel University paid a median of $9M in salaries, a 2.8% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.76M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, American Sentinel University paid a total of $1.76M to 19 employees working as instructors, which represents 19.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

11 Employees

Sales and related

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

33 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at American Sentinel University were Associate professor with 11 employees, No academic rank with 4 employees, and Assistant professor with 4 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at American Sentinel University were Sales and related with 33 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 27 employees, and Management with 13 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Associate professor
Female No academic rank
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at American Sentinel University was Female Associate professor with 11 employees, Female No academic rank with 4 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at American Sentinel University.