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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,450

0.203% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$7,975

After Financial Aid

2023 Acceptance Rate

85.5%

28,256 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

5,528,631

32.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

32.3%

173,709 Graduates

About

Associates Colleges is a Carnegie Classification grouping of higher education institutions. In 2023, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Associates Colleges were Liberal Arts & Sciences (247,866 degrees awarded), General Studies (84,795 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (63,533 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Associates Colleges is $3,450, which is $7,130 less than than the national median of $10,580. The cost of out-of-state tuition is $8,253, which is 209% of the cost for in-state students, and is $6,706 less than than the national median $14,959.

Costs

The median in-state tuition for Associates Colleges is $3,450, which is $6,832 less than than the national median in-state tuition of $10,773. The cost of out-of-state tuition is $8,253, which is 209% of the cost for in-state students, and is $6,706 less than than the national median out-of-state tuition of $14,959.

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,975.

Tuition Costs

$3,450

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of out-of-state tuition at Associates Colleges was $8,253, which is 209% of the cost for in-state students, which was $3,941. The cost of out-of-state tuition at Associates Colleges is $6,706 more than than the overall (public and private) national median of $14,959, and the in-state tuition is $6,832 more than than the overall (public and private) national median $10,773.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Associates Colleges (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,975

2023 Value

0.113%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Associates Colleges had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,975. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Associates Colleges grew by 0.113%.

This chart compares the average net price of Associates Colleges (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

$8,549

Room and Board

$1,424

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Associates Colleges was of $8,549 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.7% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,424. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.71% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Associates Colleges (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

12%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

55% of undergraduate students at Associates Colleges received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 14.1% with respect to 2022, when 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Associates Colleges (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.

Admissions

Associates Colleges received 28,256 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 15.1% annual growth. Out of those 28,256 applicants, 24,172 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 85.5% acceptance rate.

There were 5,528,631 students enrolled at Associates Colleges in 2023. 9.25% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Associates Colleges has an overall enrollment yield of 36.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

85.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

24,172

Accepted Out of 28,256

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Associates Colleges was 85.5% (24,172 admissions from 28,256 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 88.6%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 15.1%, while admissions grew by 11.2%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Associates Colleges (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

9.25%

Submission Percentage (2023)

623

Scores Submitted (2023)

9.25% of enrolled first-time students at Associates Colleges in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Associates Colleges had a total enrollment of 5,528,631 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Associates Colleges is 1,787,368 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,741,263. This means that 32.3% of students enrolled at Associates Colleges are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Associates Colleges, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, 12.6% Black or African American, 6.17% Asian, 4.09% Two or More Races, 0.727% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.324% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Associates Colleges in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (22.6%), followed by White Male (20%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (15.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.6%), followed by White Male (15.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.69%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

32.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Associates Colleges, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,528,631 students. The full-time enrollment at Associates Colleges is 1,787,368 and the part-time enrollment is 3,741,263. This means that 32.3% of students enrolled at Associates Colleges are enrolled full-time.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Associates Colleges (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

64%

2023 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 Associates Colleges was 64%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Associates Colleges (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,307,268 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,587,614 enrolled students
Black or African American
695,534 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, 12.6% Black or African American, 6.17% Asian, 4.09% Two or More Races, 0.727% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.324% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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, 235,714 students (4.26%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 194,498 more women than men received degrees from Associates Colleges. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Associates Colleges is white (623,748 degrees awarded). There were 1.86 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (334,946 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Associates Colleges is Liberal Arts & Sciences (167,047 degrees awarded), followed by General Studies (68,656 degrees) and Registered Nursing (51,291 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Associates Colleges, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (374,945 degrees awarded), Precision Production (41,189 degrees), and Construction (28,348 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Associates Colleges are Elementary & middle school teachers (89,410 people), Other managers (44,150 people), Construction managers (41,500 people), Preschool & kindergarten teachers (27,389 people), and Education administrators (26,262 people).

The most specialized majors at Associates Colleges in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (374,945 degrees awarded), Precision Production (41,189 degrees), Construction (28,348 degrees), Science Technologies (4,108 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (64,354 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Associates Colleges are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Sales representatives, wholesale & manufacturing, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Associates Colleges are Liberal Arts & Humanities (374,945 degrees awarded), Precision Production (41,189 degrees), Construction (28,348 degrees), Science Technologies (4,108 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (64,354 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Associates Colleges are Elementary & secondary schools (186,308 people), Construction (91,563 people), uninformed (86,393 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (51,987 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (51,213 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Associates Colleges.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
167,047 degrees awarded
General Studies
68,656 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
51,291 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Associates Colleges was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 167,047 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Associates Colleges according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

554,609

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

749,107

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 554,609 degrees were awarded to men at Associates Colleges, which is 0.74 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (749,107).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Associates Colleges by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 90,837 degrees were awarded to men at Associates Colleges in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.578 times less than the 157,029 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 157,029 degrees were awarded to men at Associates Colleges in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.73 times more than the 90,837 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

20%

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 20% of students graduating from Associates Colleges 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 37% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the 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 Female

Highest Graduation Rate (46.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Associates Colleges is Female and Asian (46.5% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.91% of graduates (5053 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
623,748 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
334,946 degrees awarded
Black or African American
150,552 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Associates Colleges is white (623,748 degrees awarded). There were 1.86 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (334,946 degrees).

2.88% of degree recipients (37,536 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
343,407 degrees awarded
White Male
280,341 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
200,515 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Associates Colleges is white female (343,407 degrees awarded). There were 1.22 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (280,341 degrees).

Operations

Associates Colleges has an endowment valued at nearly $5.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year.

In 2023, Associates Colleges had a total salary expenditure of 42M. Associates Colleges employs 41,120 Instructors, 24,826 No academic ranks and 15,836 Professors. Most academics at Associates Colleges are Female Instructor (22,285), Male Instructor (18,835), and Female No academic rank (13,919).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Associates Colleges are: Office and Administrative Support, with 42,418 employees, Management, with 36,160 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 27,774 employees.

Endowment

$5.8M

2023 Endowment

11.3%

growth from 2022

Associates Colleges have a median endowment valued at about $5.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Associates Colleges grew 11.3% from the previous year.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Associates Colleges (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 Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.03B - Federal
$3.86B - State
$378M - Local

As of 2023, Associates Colleges received $3.03B in grants and contracts from the federal government, $3.86B from state grants and contracts, and $378M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$17.4M

2023 Salaries

3.42%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Associates Colleges paid a median of $17.4M in salaries, which represents 41.4% of their overall expenditure ($42M) and a 3.42% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.51% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.49% decline between 2020 and 2021.

Instructional Salaries

$8.37B

Instructional Salaries

102,065

Number of Employees

In 2023, Associates Colleges paid a total of $8.37B to 102,065 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.2% of all salaries paid.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

41,120 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

42,418 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Associates Colleges were Instructor with 41,120 employees, No academic rank with 24,826 employees, and Professor with 15,836 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Associates Colleges were Office and Administrative Support with 42,418 employees, Management with 36,160 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 27,774 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
Female No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Associates Colleges was Female Instructor with 22,285 employees, Male Instructor with 18,835 employees, and Female No academic rank with 13,919 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Associates Colleges.