Catholic Distance University (475398)

https://www.cdu.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$8,280
7.81% growth from 2022
2020 Default Rate
3.45%
on Student Loans
2023 Enrolled Students
171
31% Full-Time

About

Catholic Distance University (475398) is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, WV. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Catholic Distance University (475398) were Theological Studies (17 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 29 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Catholic Distance University (475398). 44.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 55.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (20 degrees), 6.67 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (3 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Catholic Distance University (475398) is $8,280, which is $−6,884 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Catholic Distance University (475398) was 3.45%, corresponding to 1 out of the 29 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Catholic Distance University (475398) is $8,280, which is $6,884 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2023, 35% of undergraduate students attending Catholic Distance University (475398) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 20% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,280
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Catholic Distance University (475398) was $8,280. The cost of tuition at Catholic Distance University (475398) is $−6,884 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

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Average Net Price

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Other Student Expenses

$8,576
Room and Board
$1,175
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Catholic Distance University (475398) was of $8,576 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 19.5% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,175. The cost of books and supplies increased by 46.9% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

35%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
20%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

35% of undergraduate students at Catholic Distance University (475398) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 9.38% with respect to 2022, when 32% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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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.
3.45%
2020 Default Rate
1
Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Catholic Distance University (475398) was 3.45%, which represents 1 out of the 29 total borrowers.

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Enrollment

Catholic Distance University (475398) had a total enrollment of 171 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Catholic Distance University (475398) is 53 students and the part-time enrollment is 118. This means that 31% of students enrolled at Catholic Distance University (475398) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Catholic Distance University (475398), both undergraduate and graduate, is 59.6% White, 28.1% Hispanic or Latino, 3.51% Asian, 2.34% Two or More Races, and 1.75% Black or African American.

Students enrolled at Catholic Distance University (475398) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (34.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (20.5%) and White Female (20.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (51%), followed by White Female (25.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (13.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

31%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Catholic Distance University (475398) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 171 students. The full-time enrollment at Catholic Distance University (475398) is 53 and the part-time enrollment is 118. This means that 31% of students enrolled at Catholic Distance University (475398) are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    102 enrolled students
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    48 enrolled students
  3. Asian
    6 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Catholic Distance University (475398) is 59.6% White, 28.1% Hispanic or Latino, 3.51% Asian, 2.34% Two or More Races, and 1.75% Black or African American. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

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Graduates

In 2023, 3 fewer women than men received degrees from Catholic Distance University (475398). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Catholic Distance University (475398) is white (20 degrees awarded). There were 6.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (3 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Catholic Distance University (475398) is Theological Studies (17 degrees awarded).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Catholic Distance University (475398), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (28 degrees awarded) and Liberal Arts & Humanities (1 degrees).

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 (475398) are Clergy (80,215 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (64,076 people), Other managers (31,727 people), Secondary school teachers (19,159 people), and Education administrators (18,334 people).

The most specialized majors at Catholic Distance University (475398) in 2023 are Theology (28 degrees awarded) and Liberal Arts & Humanities (1 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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 Catholic Distance University (475398) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Catholic Distance University (475398) are Theology (28 degrees awarded) and Liberal Arts & Humanities (1 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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 Catholic Distance University (475398) 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 Catholic Distance University (475398) are Theology (28 degrees awarded) and Liberal Arts & Humanities (1 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Majors Awarded

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Theological Studies
Most Common (2023)
17 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Catholic Distance University (475398) was Theological Studies with 17 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

16
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
13
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Catholic Distance University (475398), which is 1.23 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (13).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Catholic Distance University (475398) in Theological Studies, which is 1.33 times more than the 12 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Catholic Distance University (475398) in Theological Studies, which is 0.75 times less than the 16 male recipients with that same degree.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    20 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    3 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Catholic Distance University (475398) is white (20 degrees awarded). There were 6.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (3 degrees).

6.9% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. White Male
    11 degrees awarded
  2. White Female
    9 degrees awarded
  3. Asian Male
    2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Catholic Distance University (475398) is white male (11 degrees awarded). There were 1.22 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (9 degrees).

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Operations

Catholic Distance University (475398) employs 8 No academic ranks. Most academics at Catholic Distance University (475398) are Male No academic rank (7), and Female No academic rank (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Catholic Distance University (475398) are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 6 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 2 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.17M
2023 Salaries
11.3%
growth from 2022

In 2023, Catholic Distance University (475398) paid a median of $1.17M in salaries, a 11.3% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 11.7% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.27% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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Instructional Salaries

$235k
Instructional Salaries
8
Number of Employees

In 2023, Catholic Distance University (475398) paid a total of $235k to 8 employees working as instructors, which represents 20% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Occupations by Share

No academic rank
Most Common Instructor
8 Employees
Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
6 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Catholic Distance University (475398) was No academic rank with 8 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Catholic Distance University (475398) were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 6 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 2 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)
  1. Male No academic rank
  2. Female No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Catholic Distance University (475398) was Male No academic rank with 7 employees, and Female No academic rank with 1 employees.

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