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 Default Rate
    7.92%
    on Student Loans
    2019 Enrolled Students
    89
    100% Full-Time
    2019 Graduation Rate
    28.6%
    8 Graduates

    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 $3,990 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

    In 2017 the default rate for borrower's at CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs was 7.92%, corresponding to 32 out of the 404 total borrowers.

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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.

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    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%.

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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.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $8,919
    Room and Board

    The average yearly cost of room and board at CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs was of $8,919 in 2019. The cost of room and board increased by 2.38% between 2018 and 2019.

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    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.

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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.
    7.92%
    2017 Default Rate
    32
    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.

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    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 (18.5%), followed by White Male (16.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (15.5%).

    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 38.3% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2019)
    1. White
      31 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      24 enrolled students
    3. 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 35% White, 33.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 11.8% Black or African American.

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    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

    Registered nurses
    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 Registered nurses (1,576,663 people), Accountants & auditors (1,017,397 people), Other managers (774,595 people), Financial managers (525,861 people), and Chief executives & legislators (408,673 people).

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

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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 CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

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

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    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 CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,908,430 people), Elementary & secondary schools (712,572 people), Computer Systems Design (576,287 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (470,866 people), and Banking & related activities (450,200 people).

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

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    11
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2019
    33
    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).

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    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.

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    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.

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    Time to Complete

    31%
    100% Completion Time
    31%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2019, 31% of students graduating from CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 31% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 31% within 200%.

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

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2019)
    1. White
      17 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      12 degrees awarded
    3. 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).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2019)
    1. White Female
      98 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      56 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      45 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs is white female (98 degrees awarded). There were 1.75 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (56 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2019, CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs had a total salary expenditure of 3.94M. 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, which represents 25.2% of their overall expenditure ($3.94M) and a 13.7% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 20.3% decline between 2017 and 2018, and a 1.4% growth between 2016 and 2017.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $65.2k
    Instructional Salaries
    1
    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 $744k (3.92%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    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.

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