Dodge City Community College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$870

2021 Average Net Price

$6,821

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

6.63%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,731

47.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

30.2%

106 Graduates

About

Dodge City Community College is a higher education institution located in Ford County, KS. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Dodge City Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (26 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (14 degrees), and General Business (11 degrees).

In 2021, 316 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Dodge City Community College. 71.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (168 degrees), 1.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (105 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Dodge City Community College is $870, which is $−7,098 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Dodge City Community College is $870, which is $−7,098 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,821.

In 2021, 56% of undergraduate students attending Dodge City Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 8% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$870

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Dodge City Community College was $870. The cost of tuition at Dodge City Community College is $−7,098 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Dodge City Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,821

2021 Value

5.89%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Dodge City Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,821. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Dodge City Community College grew by 5.89%.

This chart compares the average net price of Dodge City Community College (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

$8,000

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Dodge City Community College was of $8,000 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.27% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Dodge City Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

56% of undergraduate students at Dodge City Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 7.69% with respect to 2020, when 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Dodge City Community College (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.

6.63%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Dodge City Community College was 6.63%, which represents 13 out of the 196 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

Dodge City Community College had a total enrollment of 1,731 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Dodge City Community College is 828 students and the part-time enrollment is 903. This means that 47.8% of students enrolled at Dodge City Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Dodge City Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.5% Hispanic or Latino, 39.8% White, 8.09% Black or African American, 2.02% Two or More Races, 1.21% Asian, 0.578% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.116% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Dodge City Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (22.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (19.7%) and White Male (18.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

47.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Dodge City Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,731 students. The full-time enrollment at Dodge City Community College is 828 and the part-time enrollment is 903. This means that 47.8% of students enrolled at Dodge City Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Dodge City Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

62%

2021 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 Dodge City Community College was 62%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Dodge City Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Dodge City Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
735 enrolled students
White
689 enrolled students
Black or African American
140 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Dodge City Community College is 42.5% Hispanic or Latino, 39.8% White, 8.09% Black or African American, 2.02% Two or More Races, 1.21% Asian, 0.578% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.116% 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 Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

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, 47 students (2.72%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 136 more women than men received degrees from Dodge City Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Dodge City Community College is hispanic or latino (168 degrees awarded). There were 1.6 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (105 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Dodge City Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (26 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (14 degrees) and General Business (11 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Dodge City Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (205 degrees awarded), Transportation (4 degrees), and Precision Production (7 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 Dodge City Community College are Registered nurses (1,348,403 people), Medical & health services managers (153,980 people), Other managers (141,341 people), Pharmacists (133,939 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (132,861 people).

The most specialized majors at Dodge City Community College in 2021 are Health (205 degrees awarded), Transportation (4 degrees), Precision Production (7 degrees), Protective Services (12 degrees), and Construction (3 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 Dodge City Community College are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Personal financial advisors, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Dodge City Community College are Health (205 degrees awarded), Transportation (4 degrees), Precision Production (7 degrees), Protective Services (12 degrees), and Construction (3 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 Dodge City Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,483,481 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (334,626 people), Elementary & secondary schools (291,522 people), Outpatient care centers (231,923 people), and Offices of physicians (200,555 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Dodge City Community College.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
26 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
14 degrees awarded
General Business
11 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Dodge City Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 26 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Dodge City Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

226

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 90 degrees were awarded to men at Dodge City Community College, which is 0.398 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (226).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Dodge City Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 24 degrees were awarded to men at Dodge City Community College in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 0.197 times less than the 122 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 122 degrees were awarded to men at Dodge City Community College in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 5.08 times more than the 24 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

33%

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 33% of students graduating from Dodge City Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 33% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges 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 (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Dodge City Community College is Male and Asian (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, 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)

Hispanic or Latino
168 degrees awarded
White
105 degrees awarded
Black or African American
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Dodge City Community College is hispanic or latino (168 degrees awarded). There were 1.6 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (105 degrees).

1.58% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
135 degrees awarded
White Female
75 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
33 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Dodge City Community College is hispanic or latino female (135 degrees awarded). There were 1.8 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (75 degrees).

Operations

Dodge City Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $3.06M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.45M (47.5%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Dodge City Community College had a total salary expenditure of 34.6M. Dodge City Community College employs 24 Professors, 10 Associate professors and 6 Instructors. Most academics at Dodge City Community College are Male Professor (14), Female Professor (10), and Female Associate professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Dodge City Community College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 34 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 25 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 25 employees.

Endowment

$3.06M

2021 Endowment

28.6%

growth from 2020

Dodge City Community College has an endowment valued at about $3.06M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Dodge City Community College grew 28.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.23M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Dodge City Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$10.3M

2021 Salaries

33%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Dodge City Community College paid a median of $10.3M in salaries, which represents 29.6% of their overall expenditure ($34.6M) and a 33% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.52M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Dodge City Community College paid a total of $2.52M to 44 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

24 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

34 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Dodge City Community College were Professor with 24 employees, Associate professor with 10 employees, and Instructor with 6 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Dodge City Community College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 34 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 25 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 25 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Dodge City Community College was Male Professor with 14 employees, Female Professor with 10 employees, and Female Associate professor with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Dodge City Community College.