Birthwise Midwifery School

www.birthwisemidwifery.edu

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,000

2021 Average Net Price

$25,840

After Financial Aid

2018 Default Rate

7.55%

on Student Loans

2021 Acceptance Rate

60%

5 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

84.6% Full-Time

About

Birthwise Midwifery School is a higher education institution located in Cumberland County, ME. In 2021, the most popular 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Birthwise Midwifery School were Direct Entry Midwifery (16 degrees awarded).

In 2020, 12 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Birthwise Midwifery School. 100% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 0% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (9 degrees), 4.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Birthwise Midwifery School is $14,000, which is $1,318 more than the national average for ($12,682).

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Birthwise Midwifery School was 7.55%, corresponding to 4 out of the 53 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Birthwise Midwifery School is $14,000

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,840.

In 2021, 64% of undergraduate students attending Birthwise Midwifery School received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,000

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Birthwise Midwifery School was $14,000.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Birthwise Midwifery School (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$25,840

2021 Value

In 2021 Birthwise Midwifery School had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,840.

This chart compares the average net price of Birthwise Midwifery School (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

$11,711

Room and Board

$733

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Birthwise Midwifery School was of $11,711 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 13.5% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $733. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 52.2% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Birthwise Midwifery School (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

64% of undergraduate students at Birthwise Midwifery School received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 42.2% with respect to 2020, when 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Birthwise Midwifery School (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.

7.55%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Birthwise Midwifery School was 7.55%, which represents 4 out of the 53 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.

Admissions

Birthwise Midwifery School received 5 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 150% annual growth. Out of those 5 applicants, 3 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 60% acceptance rate.

There were 39 students enrolled at Birthwise Midwifery School in 2021.

Birthwise Midwifery School has an overall enrollment yield of 100%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

60%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

Accepted Out of 5

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Birthwise Midwifery School was 60% (3 admissions from 5 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 100%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 150%, while admissions grew by 50%.

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

Enrollment

Birthwise Midwifery School had a total enrollment of 39 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Birthwise Midwifery School is 33 students and the part-time enrollment is 6. This means that 84.6% of students enrolled at Birthwise Midwifery School are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Birthwise Midwifery School, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53.8% White, 23.1% Black or African American, 10.3% Two or More Races, 5.13% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 2.56% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Birthwise Midwifery School in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (57.6%), followed by Black or African American Female (21.2%) and Two or More Races Female (12.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

84.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Birthwise Midwifery School in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 39 students. The full-time enrollment at Birthwise Midwifery School is 33 and the part-time enrollment is 6.

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

Retention Rate over Time

100%

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 Birthwise Midwifery School was 100%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Birthwise Midwifery School (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
21 enrolled students
Black or African American
9 enrolled students
Two or More Races
4 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Birthwise Midwifery School is 53.8% White, 23.1% Black or African American, 10.3% Two or More Races, 5.13% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 2.56% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2020, 12 more women than men received degrees from Birthwise Midwifery School. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Birthwise Midwifery School is white (9 degrees awarded). There were 4.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2 degrees).

The most common 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Birthwise Midwifery School is Direct Entry Midwifery (16 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Birthwise Midwifery School, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (16 degrees awarded).

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 Birthwise Midwifery School are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,639,335 people), Other managers (2,238,430 people), Registered nurses (1,850,364 people), Software developers (1,446,628 people), and Accountants & auditors (1,374,574 people).

The most specialized majors at Birthwise Midwifery School in 2021 are Health (16 degrees awarded) (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 Birthwise Midwifery School are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Birthwise Midwifery School are Health (16 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 Birthwise Midwifery School are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

The most specialized majors at Birthwise Midwifery School are Health (16 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

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

Direct Entry Midwifery

Most Common (2021)

16 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Birthwise Midwifery School was Direct Entry Midwifery with 16 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate programs at Birthwise Midwifery School according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 0 degrees were awarded to men at Birthwise Midwifery School, which is 0 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (12).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Birthwise Midwifery School by degrees awarded.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 16 degrees were awarded to women at Birthwise Midwifery School in Direct Entry Midwifery. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2017 at Birthwise Midwifery School is Female and White (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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)

White
9 degrees awarded
Black or African American
2 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Birthwise Midwifery School is white (9 degrees awarded). There were 4.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2 degrees).

6.25% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
9 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
2 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Birthwise Midwifery School is white female (9 degrees awarded). There were 4.5 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (2 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$448k

2021 Salaries

0.991%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Birthwise Midwifery School paid a median of $448k in salaries, a 0.991% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.11% growth between 2019 and 2020, and a 5.73% growth between 2018 and 2019.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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