Gnomon

https://www.gnomon.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $36,810
    10.2% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $49,644
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    41.8%
    55 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    526
    58.4% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    100%
    4 Graduates

    About

    Gnomon is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Gnomon were Digital Arts (56 degrees awarded).

    In 2024, 78 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Gnomon. 35.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 64.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (18 degrees), 1.06 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (17 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Gnomon is $36,810, which is $21,913 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design SchoolsSpecial Focus Institutions

    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Gnomon is $36,810, which is $21,913 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $49,644.

    In 2024, 29% of undergraduate students attending Gnomon received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 18% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $36,810
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Gnomon was $36,810. The cost of tuition at Gnomon is $21,913 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Average Net Price

    $49,644
    2024 Value
    11.3%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Gnomon had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $49,644. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Gnomon grew by 11.3%.

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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

    $19,431
    Room and Board
    $938
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Gnomon was of $19,431 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 9.26% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $938. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 18.6% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    29%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    18%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    29% of undergraduate students at Gnomon received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 70.6% with respect to 2023, when 17% 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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    Admissions

    Gnomon received 55 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 12.7% annual growth. Out of those 55 applicants, 23 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 41.8% acceptance rate.

    There were 526 students enrolled at Gnomon in 2024.

    Gnomon has an overall enrollment yield of 73.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    41.8%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    23
    Accepted Out of 55

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Gnomon was 41.8% (23 admissions from 55 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 39.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 12.7%, while admissions declined by 8%.

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    Enrollment

    Gnomon had a total enrollment of 526 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Gnomon is 307 students and the part-time enrollment is 219. This means that 58.4% of students enrolled at Gnomon are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Gnomon, both undergraduate and graduate, is 24.7% White, 13.1% Asian, 12.2% Hispanic or Latino, 10.1% Two or More Races, 2.09% Black or African American, 0.76% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.76% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Gnomon in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (13.7%), followed by White Female (9.42%) and Asian Female (8.32%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    58.4%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Gnomon in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 526 students. The full-time enrollment at Gnomon is 307 and the part-time enrollment is 219. This means that 58.4% of students enrolled at Gnomon are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    90%
    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 Gnomon was 90%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Gnomon had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      130 enrolled students
    2. Asian
      69 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      64 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Gnomon is 24.7% White, 13.1% Asian, 12.2% Hispanic or Latino, 10.1% Two or More Races, 2.09% Black or African American, 0.76% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.76% 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 Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% 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, 69 students (13.1%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 22 fewer women than men received degrees from Gnomon. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Gnomon is white (18 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (17 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Gnomon is Digital Arts (56 degrees awarded).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Gnomon, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (78 degrees awarded).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Graphic designers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Gnomon are Graphic designers (94,402 people), Other managers (83,955 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (78,489 people), Other designers (59,536 people), and Postsecondary teachers (56,068 people).

    The most specialized majors at Gnomon in 2024 are Visual & Performing Arts (78 degrees awarded) (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 Gnomon are Surgeons, Physicians, Crossing guards, Dentists, and Economists

    The most specialized majors at Gnomon are Visual & Performing Arts (78 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Gnomon are Elementary & secondary schools (185,954 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (130,506 people), Computer Systems Design (84,660 people), Specialized design services (58,910 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (52,514 people).

    The most specialized majors at Gnomon are Visual & Performing Arts (78 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    50
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    28
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 50 degrees were awarded to men at Gnomon, which is 1.79 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (28).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 34 degrees were awarded to men at Gnomon in Digital Arts, which is 1.55 times more than the 22 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 22 degrees were awarded to men at Gnomon in Digital Arts, which is 0.647 times less than the 34 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    20%
    100% Completion Time
    20%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2016, 20% of students graduating from Gnomon completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 20% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 20% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions 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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      18 degrees awarded
    2. Asian
      17 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      14 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Gnomon is white (18 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (17 degrees).

    1.28% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Male
      34 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      30 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      23 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Gnomon is white male (34 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (30 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Gnomon had a total salary expenditure of 12.5M. Gnomon employs 7 Instructors. Most academics at Gnomon are Male Instructor (7), and Female Instructor (0).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Gnomon are: Office and Administrative Support, with 10 employees, Management, with 8 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 7 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $6.05M
    2024 Salaries
    8.22%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Gnomon paid a median of $6.05M in salaries, which represents 48.6% of their overall expenditure ($12.5M) and a 8.22% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.09% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.104% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $948k
    Instructional Salaries
    7
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Gnomon paid a total of $948k to 7 employees working as instructors, which represents 15.7% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Gnomon were Office and Administrative Support with 10 employees, Management with 8 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 7 employees.

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