CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs

www.collegeamerica.edu/

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2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,585

19.1% growth from 2018

2019 Average Net Price

$24,781

After Financial Aid

2017 Student Loan

7.92%

Default Rate

2019 Enrolled Students

100% Full-Time

About

CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs is a higher education institution located in El Paso County, CO. In 2019, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs were Medical Assistant (34 degrees awarded) and General Business Administration & Management (8 degrees).

In 2019, 44 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs. 75% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 25% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (17 degrees), 1.42 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (12 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs is $14,585, which is $2,801 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

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Costs

In 2019, the median undergraduate tuition at CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs is $14,585

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,781.

In 2019, 86% of undergraduate students attending CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,585

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2019, the cost of tuition at CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs was $14,585.

This chart compares the tuition costs of CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$24,781

2019 Value

2.26%

1 Year Growth

In 2019 CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,781. Between 2018 and 2019, the average net price of CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs grew by 2.26%.

This chart compares the average net price of CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs (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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

86%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

86% of undergraduate students at CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs received financial aid through grants or loans in 2019. This represents a decline of 4.44% with respect to 2018, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs (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.

7.92%

2017 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2017 the default rate for borrower's at CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs was 7.92%, which represents 32 out of the 404 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.

Enrollment

CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs had a total enrollment of 89 students in 2019. The full-time enrollment at CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs is 89 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs, both undergraduate and graduate, is 34.8% White, 27% Hispanic or Latino, 15.7% Black or African American, 13.5% Two or More Races, 2.25% Asian, and 1.12% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (21.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (13.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs in 2019, both undergraduate and graduate, is 89 students. The full-time enrollment at CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs is 89 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs are enrolled full-time compared with 42.4% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

25%

2018 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 CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs was 25%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (59%), CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2019)

White
31 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
24 enrolled students
Black or African American
14 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs is 34.8% White, 27% Hispanic or Latino, 15.7% Black or African American, 13.5% Two or More Races, 2.25% Asian, and 1.12% 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 Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 43.3% White, 26.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.8% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2019, 22 more women than men received degrees from CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs is white (17 degrees awarded). There were 1.42 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (12 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs is Medical Assistant (34 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (8 degrees).

In 2019, the most specialized majors across all degree types at CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (34 degrees awarded) and Business (10 degrees).

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 CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs in 2019 are Health (34 degrees awarded) and Business (10 degrees) (as of 2019).

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 CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs are Health (34 degrees awarded) and Business (10 degrees) (as of 2019).

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 CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

The most specialized majors at CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs are Health (34 degrees awarded) and Business (10 degrees) (as of 2019).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs.

Most Common (2019)

Medical Assistant
34 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
8 degree-majors awarded

In 2019, the most common associates degree concentration at CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs was Medical Assistant with 34 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 11 degrees were awarded to men at CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs, which is 0.333 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (33).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2019, 6 degrees were awarded to men at CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.5 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2019, 29 degrees were awarded to men at CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs in Medical Assistant, which is 5.8 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (71.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2019 at CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs is Female and White (71.4% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates 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 (2019)

White
17 degrees awarded
Black or African American
12 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs is white (17 degrees awarded). There were 1.42 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (12 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2019)

White Female
12 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
8 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs is white female (12 degrees awarded). There were 1.5 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (8 degrees).

Operations

CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs employs 1 No academic ranks. Most academics at CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs are Male No academic rank (1), and Female No academic rank (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 6 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 4 employees, and Management with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$993k

2019 Salaries

13.7%

decline from 2018

In 2019, CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs paid a median of $993k in salaries, a 13.7% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 12.8M (34.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$65.2k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2019, CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs paid a total of $65.2k to 1 employees working as instructors, which represents 6.57% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $3.32M (26%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

1 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 CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs was No academic rank with 1 employees.

In 2019, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 6 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 4 employees, and Management with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2019)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2019, the most common demographic for instructional staff at CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs was Male No academic rank with 1 employees, and Female No academic rank with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs.