Catholic Distance University

https://www.cdu.edu

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2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,320

20% growth from 2018

2019 Enrolled Students

175

8.57% Full-Time

About

Catholic Distance University is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, WV. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Catholic Distance University were Theological Studies (15 degrees awarded).

In 2019, 60 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Catholic Distance University. 50% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (26 degrees), 1.13 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, unknown (23 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Catholic Distance University is $7,320, which is $−7,180 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions Special Focus Institutions

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Catholic Distance University is $7,320, which is $−7,180 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $N/A.

In 2019, 17% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 11% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$7,320

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2019, the cost of tuition at Catholic Distance University was $7,320. The cost of tuition at Catholic Distance University is $−7,180 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Average Net Price

$N/A

2019 Value

In 2019 Catholic Distance University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $N/A. Between 2018 and 2019, the average net price of Catholic Distance University grew by 0%.

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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.

Other Student Expenses

$7,177

Room and Board

$625

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Catholic Distance University was of $7,177 in 2019. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $625. The cost of room and board did not change between 2018 and 2019. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

17%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

11%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

17% of undergraduate students at Catholic Distance University received grants or loans in 2019. This represents a growth of 30.8% with respect to 2018, when 13% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Catholic Distance University (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

Catholic Distance University has a total enrollment of 175 students. The full-time enrollment at Catholic Distance University is 15 students and the part-time enrollment is 160. This means that 8.57% of students enrolled at Catholic Distance University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Catholic Distance University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 65.7% White, 8.57% Hispanic or Latino, 4% Asian, 1.14% Black or African American, 0.571% Two or More Races, 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Catholic Distance University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (38.5%), followed by White Female (23.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (15.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (100%), followed by Asian Male (0%) and Asian Female (0%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

8.57%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Catholic Distance University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 175 students. The full-time enrollment at Catholic Distance University is 15 and the part-time enrollment is 160. This means that 8.57% of students enrolled at Catholic Distance University are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Retention Rate over Time

N/A%

N/A 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 Catholic Distance University was N/A%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (72%), Catholic Distance University had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Catholic Distance University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
115
Hispanic or Latino
15
Asian
7

The enrolled student population at Catholic Distance University is 65.7% White, 8.57% Hispanic or Latino, 4% Asian, 1.14% Black or African American, 0.571% Two or More Races, 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 44.8% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% 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, 18 students (10.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2019, 0 more women than men received degrees from Catholic Distance University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Catholic Distance University is white (26 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, unknown (23 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Catholic Distance University is Theological Studies (15 degrees awarded), followed by N/A and N/A.

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Catholic Distance University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (55 degrees awarded) and Liberal Arts & Humanities (5 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Clergy

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Catholic Distance University are Clergy (85,827 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (57,309 people), Other managers (27,349 people), Secondary school teachers (18,702 people), and Education administrators (17,905 people).

The most specialized majors at Catholic Distance University are Theology (55 degrees awarded) and Liberal Arts & Humanities (5 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Dentists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Catholic Distance University are Dentists, Physicians, Sales managers, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Catholic Distance University are Theology (55 degrees awarded) and Liberal Arts & Humanities (5 degrees).

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 Catholic Distance University are Elementary & secondary schools (123,872 people), Religious organizations (94,219 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (38,021 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (28,174 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (21,353 people).

The most specialized majors at Catholic Distance University are Theology (55 degrees awarded) and Liberal Arts & Humanities (5 degrees).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common

Theological Studies
15 degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Catholic Distance University was Theological Studies with 15 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Catholic Distance University according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 30 degrees were awarded to men at Catholic Distance University, which is 1 times approximately the same the number of degrees awarded to females (30).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at Catholic Distance University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2019, 28 degrees were awarded to men at Catholic Distance University in Theological Studies, which is 1.04 times more than the 27 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2019, 27 degrees were awarded to women at Catholic Distance University in Theological Studies, which is 0.964 times less than the 28 male recipients with that same degree.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

N/A

Highest Graduation Rate (N/A%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Catholic Distance University is N/A and N/A (N/A% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (69.1%).

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, N/A% of graduates (N/A students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
26 degrees awarded
Unknown
23 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Catholic Distance University is white (26 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, unknown (23 degrees).

38.3% of degree recipients (23 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Female
15 degrees awarded
White Male
11 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Catholic Distance University is white female (15 degrees awarded). There were 1.36 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (11 degrees).

Operations

Catholic Distance University has an endowment valued at nearly $N/A, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $62.2k (NaNk%), compared to the 2.77% average return ($279k on $10.1M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2019, Catholic Distance University had a total salary expenditure of $1.6M. Catholic Distance University employs 7 No academic ranks, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at Catholic Distance University are Male No academic ranks (6), Female No academic ranks(1), and N/A (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Catholic Distance University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 6 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 2 employees, and Management with 1 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$N/A

2019 Endowment

growth from 2018

Catholic Distance University has an endowment valued at about $N/A, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The endowment of Catholic Distance University stayed 0% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $NaNM approximately the same as than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Catholic Distance University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$0 - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2019, Catholic Distance University received $0 in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$797k

2019 Salaries

0.549%

decline from 2018

In 2019, Catholic Distance University paid a median of $797k in salaries, which represents 49.9% of their overall expenditure ($1.6M) and a 0.549% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 30.2% growth from 2017 and a 29.9% growth from 2016.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 2.89M (42.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$131k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2019, Catholic Distance University paid a total of $131k to 7 employees working as instructors, which represents 16.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $857k (29.6%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

7 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

6 Employees

In 2019, the most common positions for instructional staff at Catholic Distance University were No academic rank with 7 employees; false with 0 employees; and false with 0 employees.

In 2019, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Catholic Distance University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 6 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees; and Management with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank
false

In 2019, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Catholic Distance University was Male No academic rank with 6 employees, Female No academic rank with 1 employees, and false with 0 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at Catholic Distance University.

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