Woodbury University

Woodbury University is a private university located in Burbank, California. The University was established in 1884 and is one of the oldest universities on the west coast of the U.S. It has 3 locations across Southern California with the main campus in Burbank, a small branch campus in San Diego and a gallery in Hollywood. It has one of the safest campuses in the region according to Niche and a renowned name to study in US.

The University offers bachelor’s and master’s degree programs to students. There are 20 undergraduate programs and 6 graduate programs on offer that are practice-based and fully-accredited professional programs. The University is accredited by the “WASC Senior College and University Commission.”

The student body comprises around 22% international students who add to the diversity of the university. The University has a total enrollment of 1,225 undergraduate and graduate students. It has a moderately selective admission policy with an acceptance rate of 66% as of fall. Woodbury is recognized among the top 4% institutions based on economic value by the Economist. It also ranks in the top 25 best value schools in the U.S. News and World Report. With remarkable rankings among regional universities in the West, Woodbury University is a coveted institution of the U.S. education system.

Woodbury University Rankings

The latest rankings of Woodbury University are given below:

U.S. News and World Report

• #50 in Regional Universities West
• #22 in Best Value Schools
• #25 in Top Performers on Social Mobility

Niche Best Colleges

• #48 of 157 in Best Colleges for Architecture in America
• #70 of 405 in Best Colleges for Design in America
• #82 of 258 in Best Colleges for Film and Photography in America

Highlights

Woodbury University Campus

• Woodbury University has a campus size of 22.4 acres with an urban setting in Southern California.
• The University campus in Burbank is located in the heart of Los Angeles’ economy.
• The University also operates through a small campus in Barrio Logan, San Diego that offers programs in Architecture.
• The students have access to various facilities available to them such as Yoga, Improv Comedy, Swing Dancing, University Library, Computer Labs and Academic Support Services, etc.
• Apart from that, there are many student organisations that students can be a part of including Academic Organisations, Fraternities or Sororities, Cultural Organisations, Governing Organisations, Service organisations and Graduate Organisations.
• There is something for everyone. Some of the organisations are Communication Club, Cinema Collective, Student Veteran Association, United Nations Student Association, ASWU Campus Activities Board, etc.
• Woodbury also operates a storefront gallery space on Hollywood Blvd., WUHO that offers free exhibitions hch are often talked about in student reviews of Woodbury University.

Woodbury University Residence

• Woodbury University offers two campus housing options that fit a variety of student preferences in the North Hall and South Hall on the Burbank campus.
• The priority deadlines to apply for housing for the fall semester is March 16. However, accommodation is uncertain for fall.
• The basic amenities in each housing option include fully furnished bedrooms, public kitchen, refrigerator, laundry rooms, TV, computer logistics, social spaces, pool, etc.
• Students living in campus accommodation have access to facilities such as drink and snack machines, kitchen, laundry, fitness center, common lounge, etc.
• Off-campus accommodation is available in various housing search sites such as Kapi Residences which is located close to the campus.
• The housing rates for on-campus accommodation are:

Woodbury University Courses

• Woodbury University programs are provided in 26 practice-based undergraduate and postgraduate majors including liberal arts and professional education programs.
• The top majors of the university that have occupied the top positions in various rankings are Animation, Architecture, Game Art and Design, Graphic Design and Interior Architecture.
• The graduate degrees are offered as BBA-MBA accelerated programs, Master of Architecture, MBA, Master of Interior Design, Master of Science in Architecture, and Master of Science in Architecture in Real Estate Development.
• All majors offered by Woodbury include internships as a graduation requirement.

Woodbury University Application Process

Woodbury University had an acceptance rate of 66% in Fall. The University accepts applications for the Fall and Spring semesters. The admission requirements for international students slightly vary from that for domestic students.

How to Apply?

The process for admission to Woodbury University has been discussed below:

Application Portal: Common Application or Online Application

Application Fee: 85 USD

Application Deadline: Spring - November 1; Fall - March 1

• Official high school transcripts
• Proof of English Proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo)
• SAT/ ACT scores – optional (Average SAT scores: 946 - 1130; Average ACT score: 19 - 24)
• Minimum high school GPA of 2.75
• Verification of financial support
• Affidavit of Support
• Passport and visa details
• Personal essay (optional)
• Letters of recommendation (optional)
• Portfolio, if applicable

The minimum English language proficiency test score requirements are given in the table below

Woodbury University Cost of Attendance

The undergraduate tuition fee for the year is given below:

The tuition fees for various graduate programs are given below:

The cost of housing and meal plans and general fees and deposits include:

Woodbury University Scholarships/ Financial Aid for International Students

• Woodbury University offers a number of scholarships to international students in US.
• 85% of the students receive financial aid packages at the university.
• The average financial aid package for students in the year was 21,193 USD.
• The eligibility criteria and amount awarded to international students are given in the table below:

Check Scholarships for Indians students in US

Woodbury University Alumni Network

Woodbury University hosts alumni events for the members of the association, offers transcript services and career development opportunities. Some notable alumni recognized by the Woodbury University are:

• Andrew Arcilla - TV Production Assistant at DreamWorks Animation
• German Barnes - Designer at Opa Locka Community Development Corporation and a lecturer in the School of Architecture at the University of Miami.
• Hannah Garcia - production assistant at Cartoon Network
• Christine Lara - Director of Infrastructure at Partners in Health in Liberia
• Diana Tran - Senior Store Design Manager at Guess? Inc.

Woodbury University Placements

The top companies that offer internship opportunities to Woodbury students include Walt Disney, Warner Bros., DreamWorks, Paramount, Ernst & Young, Merrill Lynch, Miller, Kaplan, NBC Universal, AC Martin, Gensler, BNIM/SD, Callison, Gruen Associates, and many more.

According to Payscale, the graduates and alumni from the University have received an average salary of 67,835 USD. The early career salary of university graduates with less than 5 years of experience is 51,100 USD.

The University has a tie up with the handshake portal that allows the students to search for jobs in the U.S. Several workshops and career events for resume building, interviews and skills required for placements in future are made available for the students. The University has a career development office through which it offers support through career counselling, networking opportunities, job search, etc.