Cogswell College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$20,784

2021 Average Net Price

$23,631

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.617%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

50.6%

154 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

434

79.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

43.9%

47 Graduates

About

Cogswell College is a higher education institution located in Santa Clara County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Cogswell College were Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (44 degrees awarded), Game & Interactive Media Design (29 degrees), and Modeling, Virtual Environments, & Simulation (22 degrees).

In 2021, 111 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Cogswell College. 36% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 64% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (40 degrees), 1.54 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (26 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Cogswell College is $20,784, which is $−7,721 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Cogswell College is $20,784, which is $−7,721 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,631.

In 2021, 81% of undergraduate students attending Cogswell College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$20,784

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Cogswell College was $20,784. The cost of tuition at Cogswell College is $−7,721 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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

Average Net Price

$23,631

2021 Value

10.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Cogswell College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,631. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Cogswell College grew by 10.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Cogswell 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

$16,171

Room and Board

$960

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Cogswell College was of $16,171 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 9.09% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $960. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 45.2% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at Cogswell College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 15.7% with respect to 2020, when 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Cogswell 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.

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.

0.617%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Cogswell College was 0.617%, which represents 1 out of the 162 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

Cogswell College received 154 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 0.645% annual growth. Out of those 154 applicants, 78 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 50.6% acceptance rate.

There were 434 students enrolled at Cogswell College in 2021.

Cogswell College has an overall enrollment yield of 29.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

50.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

Accepted Out of 154

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Cogswell College was 50.6% (78 admissions from 154 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 41.9%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 0.645%, while admissions grew by 20%..

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

Enrollment

Cogswell College had a total enrollment of 434 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Cogswell College is 346 students and the part-time enrollment is 88. This means that 79.7% of students enrolled at Cogswell College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Cogswell College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 27.9% White, 22.8% Hispanic or Latino, 20.7% Asian, 8.99% Black or African American, 7.83% Two or More Races, 0.461% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.23% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Cogswell College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (22.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (17.9%) and Asian Male (15.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (50%), followed by Asian Male (16.7%) and Asian Female (16.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

79.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Cogswell College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 434 students. The full-time enrollment at Cogswell College is 346 and the part-time enrollment is 88. This means that 79.7% of students enrolled at Cogswell College are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

63%

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 Cogswell College was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Cogswell College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
121 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
99 enrolled students
Asian
90 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Cogswell College is 27.9% White, 22.8% Hispanic or Latino, 20.7% Asian, 8.99% Black or African American, 7.83% Two or More Races, 0.461% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.23% 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 Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

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, 39 students (8.99%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 31 fewer women than men received degrees from Cogswell College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Cogswell College is white (40 degrees awarded). There were 1.54 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (26 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Cogswell College is Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (44 degrees awarded), followed by Game & Interactive Media Design (29 degrees) and Modeling, Virtual Environments, & Simulation (22 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Cogswell College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (44 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (33 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (26 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cogswell College are Accountants & auditors (1,048,923 people), Other managers (814,308 people), Software developers (643,748 people), Financial managers (483,831 people), and Chief executives & legislators (399,790 people).

The most specialized majors at Cogswell College in 2021 are Communication Technologies (44 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (33 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (26 degrees), Business (8 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cogswell College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Cogswell College are Communication Technologies (44 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (33 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (26 degrees), Business (8 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cogswell College are Computer Systems Design (1,055,659 people), Elementary & secondary schools (660,025 people), Banking & related activities (544,295 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (503,680 people), and Insurance carriers (459,580 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects
44 degrees awarded
Game & Interactive Media Design
29 degrees awarded
Modeling, Virtual Environments, & Simulation
22 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Cogswell College was Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects with 44 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Cogswell College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 71 degrees were awarded to men at Cogswell College, which is 1.77 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (40).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Cogswell College in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects, which is 1.1 times more than the 21 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 21 degrees were awarded to men at Cogswell College in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects, which is 0.913 times less than the 23 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

55%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 27% of students graduating from Cogswell College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 55% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% within 200%.

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

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Cogswell College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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
40 degrees awarded
Asian
26 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Cogswell College is white (40 degrees awarded). There were 1.54 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (26 degrees).

12.6% of degree recipients (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
26 degrees awarded
Asian Male
18 degrees awarded
White Female
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Cogswell College is white male (26 degrees awarded). There were 1.44 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian male (18 degrees).

Operations

Cogswell College employs 4 Professors, 4 Associate professors and 2 Assistant professors. Most academics at Cogswell College are Male Associate professor (3), Male Professor (2), and Female Professor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cogswell College are: Management, with 17 employees, Sales and related, with 16 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 5 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$6.53M

2021 Salaries

18%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Cogswell College paid a median of $6.53M in salaries, a 18% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.02M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Cogswell College paid a total of $1.02M to 11 employees working as instructors, which represents 15.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

4 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

17 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Cogswell College were Professor with 4 employees, Associate professor with 4 employees, and Assistant professor with 2 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cogswell College were Management with 17 employees, Sales and related with 16 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 5 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Male Professor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Cogswell College was Male Associate professor with 3 employees, Male Professor with 2 employees, and Female Professor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Cogswell College.