CollegeAmerica-Denver

www.collegeamerica.edu

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2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,585

19.1% growth from 2018

2019 Average Net Price

$23,087

After Financial Aid

2017 Default Rate

7.92%

on Student Loans

2019 Enrolled Students

100% Full-Time

2019 Graduation Rate

60.4%

29 Graduates

About

CollegeAmerica-Denver is a higher education institution located in Denver County, CO. In 2019, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at CollegeAmerica-Denver were Medical Assistant (31 degrees awarded) and General Business Administration & Management (9 degrees).

In 2019, 40 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at CollegeAmerica-Denver. 90% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 10% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (18 degrees), 2.25 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (8 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at CollegeAmerica-Denver is $14,585, which is $−579 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2017 the default rate for borrower's at CollegeAmerica-Denver 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-Denver is $14,585.

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,087.

In 2019, 76% of undergraduate students attending CollegeAmerica-Denver received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,585

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

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

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

Average Net Price

$23,087

2019 Value

8.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2019 CollegeAmerica-Denver had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,087. Between 2018 and 2019, the average net price of CollegeAmerica-Denver grew by 8.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of CollegeAmerica-Denver (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

$8,919

Room and Board

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

This chart compares the average student costs at CollegeAmerica-Denver (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at CollegeAmerica-Denver received financial aid through grants or loans in 2019. This represents a decline of 20.8% with respect to 2018, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at CollegeAmerica-Denver (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-Denver 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-Denver had a total enrollment of 72 students in 2019. The full-time enrollment at CollegeAmerica-Denver is 72 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at CollegeAmerica-Denver are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at CollegeAmerica-Denver, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.1% Hispanic or Latino, 11.1% Black or African American, 8.33% Two or More Races, 4.17% White, 1.39% Asian, 1.39% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 1.39% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at CollegeAmerica-Denver in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (40%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (14.9%) and White Female (10.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at CollegeAmerica-Denver in 2019, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72 students. The full-time enrollment at CollegeAmerica-Denver is 72 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at CollegeAmerica-Denver 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 CollegeAmerica-Denver (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

46%

2019 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-Denver was 46%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), CollegeAmerica-Denver had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2019)

Hispanic or Latino
44 enrolled students
Black or African American
8 enrolled students
Two or More Races
6 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at CollegeAmerica-Denver is 61.1% Hispanic or Latino, 11.1% Black or African American, 8.33% Two or More Races, 4.17% White, 1.39% Asian, 1.39% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 1.39% 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 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2019, 32 more women than men received degrees from CollegeAmerica-Denver. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at CollegeAmerica-Denver is hispanic or latino (18 degrees awarded). There were 2.25 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (8 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at CollegeAmerica-Denver is Medical Assistant (31 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (9 degrees).

In 2019, the most specialized majors across all degree types at CollegeAmerica-Denver, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (31 degrees awarded) and Business (9 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-Denver are Registered nurses (1,535,112 people), Accountants & auditors (1,016,299 people), Other managers (752,897 people), Financial managers (513,465 people), and Chief executives & legislators (399,411 people).

The most specialized majors at CollegeAmerica-Denver in 2019 are Health (31 degrees awarded) and Business (9 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-Denver are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at CollegeAmerica-Denver are Health (31 degrees awarded) and Business (9 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-Denver 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 CollegeAmerica-Denver are Health (31 degrees awarded) and Business (9 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-Denver.

Most Common (2019)

Medical Assistant
31 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
9 degrees awarded

In 2019, the most common associates degree concentration at CollegeAmerica-Denver was Medical Assistant with 31 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 4 degrees were awarded to men at CollegeAmerica-Denver, which is 0.111 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (36).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2019, 3 degrees were awarded to men at CollegeAmerica-Denver in Medical Assistant, which is 0.107 times less than the 28 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2019, 28 degrees were awarded to men at CollegeAmerica-Denver in Medical Assistant, which is 9.33 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

32%

100% Completion Time

32%

150% Completion Time

In 2019, 32% of students graduating from CollegeAmerica-Denver completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 32% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2019 at CollegeAmerica-Denver is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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)

Hispanic or Latino
18 degrees awarded
Black or African American
8 degrees awarded
White
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at CollegeAmerica-Denver is hispanic or latino (18 degrees awarded). There were 2.25 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (8 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2019)

Hispanic or Latino Female
15 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
8 degrees awarded
White Female
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at CollegeAmerica-Denver is hispanic or latino female (15 degrees awarded). There were 1.88 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (8 degrees).

Operations

CollegeAmerica-Denver employs 2 No academic ranks. Most academics at CollegeAmerica-Denver are Male No academic rank (1), and Female No academic rank (1).

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

Salary Expenditure

$1.12M

2019 Salaries

19.1%

decline from 2018

In 2019, CollegeAmerica-Denver paid a median of $1.12M in salaries, a 19.1% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 25.3% decline between 2017 and 2018, and a 12.7% decline between 2016 and 2017.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$256k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2019, CollegeAmerica-Denver paid a total of $256k to 2 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.9% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

2 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

4 Employees

In 2019, the most common positions for instructional staff at CollegeAmerica-Denver was No academic rank with 2 employees.

In 2019, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at CollegeAmerica-Denver were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 4 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-Denver was Male No academic rank with 1 employees, and Female No academic rank with 1 employees.

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

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