Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,220

0% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$6,658

After Financial Aid

2020 Enrolled Students

1,386

36.4% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

41.3%

88 Graduates

About

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is a higher education institution located in Sevier County, AR. In N/A, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas were N/A.

In 2020, 869 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas. 48.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 51.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (513 degrees), 2.06 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (249 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is $2,220, which is $−5,760 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is $2,220, which is $−5,760 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,658.

In 2020, 41% of undergraduate students attending Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, N/A% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,220

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas was $2,220. The cost of tuition at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is $−5,760 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,658

2020 Value

26.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,658. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas grew by 26.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas (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

$6,843

Room and Board

$240

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas was of $6,843 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $240. The cost of room and board increased by 8.12% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

N/A%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

41% of undergraduate students at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a decline of 2.38% with respect to 2019, when 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas (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.

Enrollment

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas has a total enrollment of 1,386 students. The full-time enrollment at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is 505 students and the part-time enrollment is 881. This means that 36.4% of students enrolled at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56.2% White, 27.3% Hispanic or Latino, 11.4% Black or African American, 3.46% Two or More Races, 1.15% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.433% Asian, and 0.0722% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.1%), followed by White Male (18.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (15.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

36.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,386 students. The full-time enrollment at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is 505 and the part-time enrollment is 881. This means that 36.4% of students enrolled at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas are enrolled full-time compared with 34.4% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

59%

2020 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 Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
779
Hispanic or Latino
378
Black or African American
158

The enrolled student population at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is 56.2% White, 27.3% Hispanic or Latino, 11.4% Black or African American, 3.46% Two or More Races, 1.15% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.433% Asian, and 0.0722% 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 Associates Colleges is 44.5% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.2% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2020, 29 fewer women than men received degrees from Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is white (513 degrees awarded). There were 2.06 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (249 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (124 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (191 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (28 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 Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas are Elementary & middle school teachers (118,285 people), Other managers (102,755 people), Software developers (47,469 people), Sales representatives, wholesale & manufacturing (42,711 people), and Physicians (40,796 people).

The most specialized majors at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas are Precision Production (124 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (191 degrees), Engineering Technologies (28 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (180 degrees), and Agriculture (12 degrees).

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 Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

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 Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas are Elementary & secondary schools (222,363 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (118,281 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (102,451 people), Computer Systems Design (84,154 people), and Construction (68,486 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

449

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

420

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 449 degrees were awarded to men at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas, which is 1.07 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (420).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 118 degrees were awarded to men at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas in Welding Technology, which is 19.7 times more than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 101 degrees were awarded to women at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas in General Health Services, which is 5.32 times more than the 19 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

24%

100% Completion Time

42%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 24% of students graduating from Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 48% within 200%.

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

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (60%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is Male and Hispanic or Latino (60% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
513 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
249 degrees awarded
Black or African American
55 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is white (513 degrees awarded). There were 2.06 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (249 degrees).

0.575% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
259 degrees awarded
White Male
254 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
156 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is white female (259 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (254 degrees).

Operations

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas has an endowment valued at nearly $82.2k, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $74k (90.1%), compared to the 5.11% average return ($226k on $4.42M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2020, Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas had a total salary expenditure of $13.6M. Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas employs 41 Instructors, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas are Female Instructors (28), Male Instructors(13), and N/A (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 30 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance, with 9 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 8 employees.

Endowment

$82.2k

2020 Endowment

1.97%

growth from 2019

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas has an endowment valued at about $82.2k, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas grew 1.97% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.34M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$465k - Federal
$1.26M - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas received $465k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.26M from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$6.58M

2020 Salaries

2.25%

decline from 2019

In 2020, Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas paid a median of $6.58M in salaries, which represents 48.3% of their overall expenditure ($13.6M) and a 2.25% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.34% growth from 2018 and a 4.58% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (43.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.15M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas paid a total of $2.15M to 41 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.98M (29.6%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

41 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

30 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas were Instructor with 41 employees; false with 0 employees; and false with 0 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 30 employees; Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 9 employees; and Business and Financial Operations with 8 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas was Female Instructor with 28 employees, and Male Instructor with 13 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas.