Our Success Is Measured in Our Students' Success
Our mission is to change lives for the better by creating pathways to opportunity. As such, we measure our own success in the lives of those we endeavor to serve. Our measurements are focused on expanding access to underserved individuals, creating excellent learning experiences, and helping students graduate with less debt and higher earnings.Ìý
A Diverse Student Body of 197,459 Individuals
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Â鶹Դ´ has a diverse student body living in all 50 states—and on U.S. military bases around the world. Current student totals as of August 31, 2026.
A Global Network of 462,305 Graduates
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Â鶹Դ´'s alumni network is made up of accomplished professionals in all 50 states—and around the world. Current count of alumni as of August 31, 2026.
Gallup and Â鶹Դ´
Because Â鶹Դ´ believes its success is measured by its graduates’ success, we partner with Gallup to conduct research into students' experiences at Â鶹Դ´ and beyond.
Â鶹Դ´ surveys every Â鶹Դ´ student at graduation. Read their stories of inspiration and success.
Outstanding Performance in the National Study of Student Engagement (NSSE)
This survey is conducted annually and asks undergraduate students about the quality and characteristics of their higher education experience. The 2024 survey collected responses fromÌý354,067 students fromÌý541 institutions—473 in the U.S. and 63 in Canada.Ìý
In a pandemic year that forced the Â鶹Դ´ and its students to continue to adapt to new ways of doing things, those who participated in the survey expressed a high level of satisfaction with the university’s efforts to support them while providing a relevant and affordable education—in many areas, far outpacing the national average.
76% of Â鶹Դ´ student rated the quality of their interactions with faculty a 6 & 7 on a 7-point scale. That's 25 percentage points higher than the national average.
"How would you evaluate your entire educational experience at this institution?" 93% of Â鶹Դ´ students said it was "good" and "excellent"—compared to the national average of 81%.
78% of Â鶹Դ´ students said their experience has contributed "quite a bit" and "very much" to their knowledge and skills—compared to the national average of 54%.
96% of Â鶹Դ´ students said they would definitely choose Â鶹Դ´ if they were to start again. That 14 points higher than the national average!
Strong Salary Outcomes
Â鶹Դ´ graduates are happy with their education:
- 95% of Â鶹Դ´ graduatesÌýreported that they would recommend Â鶹Դ´ to others, compared with 84% nationally.
- 81% of Â鶹Դ´ graduatesÌýwere satisfied with their overall experience, compared with 78% nationally.
Source: 2024ÌýHarris PollÌýsurvey of 1,655 Â鶹Դ´ graduates and 1,443 non-Â鶹Դ´ graduates.
Impressive average salary increases:
- Â鶹Դ´ graduates reported an average increase on income ofÌý$14,671 within two years of graduation, compared with salary pre-enrollment.
- Four years after graduation, the average increase wasÌý$30,300.
Source:Ìý2024ÌýHarris PollÌýsurvey of 1,655 Â鶹Դ´ graduates.
High-Performing Alumni = Happy Employers
Â鶹Դ´ graduates boast degrees that prepare them to succeed in their careers. The data below proves it.:
Prepared for Success on the Job
*From a 2024ÌýHarris Poll of 300 employers of Â鶹Դ´ graduates.
100% of employers said that Â鶹Դ´ graduates were prepared for their jobs.*
94%Ìýof employers said Â鶹Դ´ graduates meet or exceed expectations*
95% of employers rated the "soft skills" of Â鶹Դ´ grads as equal to or better than graduates from other institutions*
