Walters State Community College

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $4,440
    5.11% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $6,262
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    5,899
    45.8% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    33.3%
    401 Graduates

    About

    Walters State Community College is a higher education institution located in Hamblen County, TN. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Walters State Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (594 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (109 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (45 degrees).

    In 2024, 1,243 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Walters State Community College. 56.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,074 degrees), 16.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (66 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Walters State Community College is $4,440, which is $−3,720 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Walters State Community College is $4,440, which is $3,720 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,262.

    In 2024, 90% of undergraduate students attending Walters State Community College received financial aid through grants.

    Tuition Costs

    $4,440
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Walters State Community College was $4,440. The cost of tuition at Walters State Community College is $−3,720 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $6,262
    2024 Value
    18.4%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Walters State Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,262. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Walters State Community College grew by 18.4%.

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    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.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $10,912
    Room and Board
    $1,538
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Walters State Community College was of $10,912 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 63.9% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,538. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    90%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

    90% of undergraduate students at Walters State Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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.

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    Enrollment

    Walters State Community College had a total enrollment of 5,899 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Walters State Community College is 2,702 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,197. This means that 45.8% of students enrolled at Walters State Community College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Walters State Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 82.1% White, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.1% Two or More Races, 2.17% Black or African American, 1.32% Asian, 0.322% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0848% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Walters State Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.5%), followed by White Male (31.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.89%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    45.8%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Walters State Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,899 students. The full-time enrollment at Walters State Community College is 2,702 and the part-time enrollment is 3,197. This means that 45.8% of students enrolled at Walters State Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    53%
    2024 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 Walters State Community College was 53%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Walters State Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      4,841 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      600 enrolled students
    3. Two or More Races
      183 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Walters State Community College is 82.1% White, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.1% Two or More Races, 2.17% Black or African American, 1.32% Asian, 0.322% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0848% 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 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 22 students (0.373%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 163 more women than men received degrees from Walters State Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Walters State Community College is white (1,074 degrees awarded). There were 16.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (66 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Walters State Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (594 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (109 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (45 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Walters State Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (228 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (594 degrees), and Health (295 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 Walters State Community College are Registered nurses (1,515,289 people), Other managers (199,305 people), Medical & health services managers (176,768 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (168,950 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (168,576 people).

    The most specialized majors at Walters State Community College in 2024 are Protective Services (228 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (594 degrees), Health (295 degrees), Language & Linguistics (7 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (15 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 Walters State Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Physicians, and Actuaries

    The most specialized majors at Walters State Community College are Protective Services (228 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (594 degrees), Health (295 degrees), Language & Linguistics (7 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (15 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 Walters State Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,672,204 people), Elementary & secondary schools (501,821 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (359,858 people), Outpatient care centers (309,490 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (256,236 people).

    The most specialized majors at Walters State Community College are Protective Services (228 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (594 degrees), Health (295 degrees), Language & Linguistics (7 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (15 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Walters State Community College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Health Information & Medical Records Technology
      21 degrees awarded
    2. Culinary Arts & Chef Training
      15 degrees awarded
    3. Pharmacy Technician
      10 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Walters State Community College was Health Information & Medical Records Technology with 21 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    540
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    703
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 540 degrees were awarded to men at Walters State Community College, which is 0.768 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (703).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 219 degrees were awarded to men at Walters State Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.584 times less than the 375 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 375 degrees were awarded to men at Walters State Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.71 times more than the 219 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    22%
    100% Completion Time
    36%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 22% of students graduating from Walters State Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 36% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 39% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      1,074 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      66 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      44 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Walters State Community College is white (1,074 degrees awarded). There were 16.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (66 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      1,146 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      1,114 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      1,085 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Walters State Community College is white female (1,146 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,114 degrees).

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    Operations

    Walters State Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $18.7M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.13M (11.4%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

    In 2024, Walters State Community College had a total salary expenditure of 64.8M. Walters State Community College employs 70 Associate professors, 30 Assistant professors and 30 Professors. Most academics at Walters State Community College are Female Associate professor (43), Male Associate professor (27), and Female Assistant professor (20).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Walters State Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 64 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 52 employees, and Service with 33 employees.

    Endowment

    $18.7M
    2024 Endowment
    8.79%
    growth from 2023

    Walters State Community College has an endowment valued at about $18.7M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Walters State Community College grew 8.79% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $12.3M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $25.7M
    2024 Salaries
    5.85%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Walters State Community College paid a median of $25.7M in salaries, which represents 39.7% of their overall expenditure ($64.8M) and a 5.85% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.73% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.48% decline between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $10.6M
    Instructional Salaries
    157
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Walters State Community College paid a total of $10.6M to 157 employees working as instructors, which represents 41.1% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Walters State Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 64 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 52 employees, and Service with 33 employees.

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