by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Woodbury worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Woodbury is ranked #2,667 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within California, it ranks #216 of 304 for value.
Among the majors Woodbury offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Architectural & Building Sciences/Technology | #51 of 67 |
| Architectural Sciences & Technology | #52 of 68 |
| Architecture / Urban Planning | #52 of 68 |
| Business Administration / Management | #133 of 149 |
| Architecture & Related Services | #142 of 166 |
| Communications / Public Relations | #609 of 743 |
| General Business Administration and Management | #1,080 of 1,232 |
| Business Administration & Management | #1,096 of 1,251 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #1,279 of 1,477 |
Below is the detailed Woodbury value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Woodbury University is ranked #174 out of #346 in California for quality and #216 out of #304 for California value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Woodbury financial aid page to be sure.
Woodbury University is ranked #2,667 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Woodbury University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Woodbury costs about $34,205. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $136,820 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $59,339 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $33,692 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $34,205 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $136,820 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Woodbury net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Woodbury costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Woodbury degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $237,356 | — | — |
| All Students | $136,820 | #2,667 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $134,768 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $237,356 | — | — |
| All Students | $136,820 | #216 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $134,768 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Woodbury shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $25,368 |
| $30K–$48K | $27,418 |
| $48K–$75K | $25,615 |
| $75K–$110K | $29,628 |
| Over $110K | $34,434 |
About 98% of Woodbury undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $22,616 per year. Get more details on the Woodbury financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Woodbury net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.