Black Hawk College

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,920

2024 Average Net Price

$5,069

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

4,001

33.6% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

39.7%

217 Graduates

About

Black Hawk College is a higher education institution located in Rock Island County, IL. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Black Hawk College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (214 degrees awarded), Biological & Physical Sciences (69 degrees), and Registered Nursing (41 degrees).

In 2024, 971 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Black Hawk College. 61.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (695 degrees), 5.04 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (138 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Black Hawk College is $4,920, which is $−3,240 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Black Hawk College is $4,920, which is $3,240 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,069.

In 2024, 39% of undergraduate students attending Black Hawk College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 6% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,920

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Black Hawk College was $4,920. The cost of tuition at Black Hawk College is $−3,240 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Black Hawk College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,069

2024 Value

13.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Black Hawk College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,069. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Black Hawk College grew by 13.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Black Hawk 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

$7,600

Room and Board

$1,092

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Black Hawk College was of $7,600 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5.42% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,092. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 4.88% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Black Hawk College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

39%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

39% of undergraduate students at Black Hawk College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 8.33% with respect to 2023, when 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Black Hawk 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.

Enrollment

Black Hawk College had a total enrollment of 4,001 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Black Hawk College is 1,343 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,658. This means that 33.6% of students enrolled at Black Hawk College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Black Hawk College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56.8% White, 17.1% Hispanic or Latino, 13.7% Black or African American, 3.45% Two or More Races, 2.92% Asian, 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Black Hawk College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.2%), followed by White Male (27%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.42%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

33.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Black Hawk College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,001 students. The full-time enrollment at Black Hawk College is 1,343 and the part-time enrollment is 2,658. This means that 33.6% of students enrolled at Black Hawk College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

71%

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 Black Hawk College was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Black Hawk College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,271 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
683 enrolled students
Black or African American
548 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Black Hawk College is 56.8% White, 17.1% Hispanic or Latino, 13.7% Black or African American, 3.45% Two or More Races, 2.92% Asian, 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% 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, 189 students (4.72%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 231 more women than men received degrees from Black Hawk College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Black Hawk College is white (695 degrees awarded). There were 5.04 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (138 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Black Hawk College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (214 degrees awarded), followed by Biological & Physical Sciences (69 degrees) and Registered Nursing (41 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Black Hawk College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (107 degrees awarded), Precision Production (58 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (433 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 Black Hawk College are Registered nurses (1,531,956 people), Medical & health services managers (179,063 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (170,488 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (168,550 people), and Other managers (168,181 people).

The most specialized majors at Black Hawk College in 2024 are Agriculture (107 degrees awarded), Precision Production (58 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (433 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (69 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (28 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 Black Hawk College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Black Hawk College are Agriculture (107 degrees awarded), Precision Production (58 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (433 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (69 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (28 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 Black Hawk College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,717,003 people), Elementary & secondary schools (484,380 people), Outpatient care centers (315,888 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (244,810 people), and Offices of physicians (229,488 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2024)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
214 degrees awarded
Horse Husbandry & Equine Management
15 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
13 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Black Hawk College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 214 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Black Hawk College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

370

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

601

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 370 degrees were awarded to men at Black Hawk College, which is 0.616 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (601).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Black Hawk College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 170 degrees were awarded to men at Black Hawk College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.659 times less than the 258 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 258 degrees were awarded to men at Black Hawk College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.52 times more than the 170 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

28%

100% Completion Time

43%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 28% of students graduating from Black Hawk College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 43% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
695 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
138 degrees awarded
Black or African American
72 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Black Hawk College is white (695 degrees awarded). There were 5.04 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (138 degrees).

2.06% of degree recipients (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
493 degrees awarded
White Female
482 degrees awarded
White Female
480 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Black Hawk College is white female (493 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (482 degrees).

Operations

Black Hawk College has an endowment valued at nearly $9.22M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.57M (71.3%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2024, Black Hawk College had a total salary expenditure of 55.2M. Black Hawk College employs 46 Professors, 22 Instructors and 16 Assistant professors. Most academics at Black Hawk College are Female Professor (28), Male Professor (18), and Male Instructor (15).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Black Hawk College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 63 employees, Service, with 37 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 33 employees.

Endowment

$9.22M

2024 Endowment

11.2%

decline from 2023

Black Hawk College has an endowment valued at about $9.22M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Black Hawk College declined 11.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.81M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Black Hawk 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

$22.1M

2024 Salaries

5.43%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Black Hawk College paid a median of $22.1M in salaries, which represents 40% of their overall expenditure ($55.2M) and a 5.43% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.69% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$6.48M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Black Hawk College paid a total of $6.48M to 95 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.3% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Black Hawk College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 63 employees, Service with 37 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 33 employees.

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