Cowley County Community College

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,710

0% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$7,168

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

6.31%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

2,475

53.6% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

46.5%

274 Graduates

About

Cowley County Community College is a higher education institution located in Cowley County, KS. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Cowley County Community College were .

In 2020, 805 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Cowley County Community College. 58.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (587 degrees), 5.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (103 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Cowley County Community College is $1,710, which is $−6,270 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Cowley County Community College is $1,710, which is $−6,270 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,168.

In 2020, 78% of undergraduate students attending Cowley County Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 25% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$1,710

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Cowley County Community College was $1,710. The cost of tuition at Cowley County Community College is $−6,270 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

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

Average Net Price

$7,168

2020 Value

9.19%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Cowley County Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,168. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Cowley County Community College grew by 9.19%.

This chart compares the average net price of Cowley County Community 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

$5,800

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Cowley County Community College was of $5,800 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of room and board increased by 1.75% 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 Cowley County Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

25%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

78% of undergraduate students at Cowley County Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 36.8% with respect to 2019, when 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Cowley County Community 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.

6.31%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Cowley County Community College was 6.31%, which represents 48 out of the 761 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

Cowley County Community College has a total enrollment of 2,475 students. The full-time enrollment at Cowley County Community College is 1,327 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,148. This means that 53.6% of students enrolled at Cowley County Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Cowley County Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.8% White, 9.41% Hispanic or Latino, 6.06% Two or More Races, 5.37% Black or African American, 2.18% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.17% Asian, and 0.121% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Cowley County Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.1%), followed by White Male (29.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.2%). 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

53.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Cowley County Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,475 students. The full-time enrollment at Cowley County Community College is 1,327 and the part-time enrollment is 1,148. This means that 53.6% of students enrolled at Cowley County Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 34.4% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

63%

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 Cowley County Community College was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Cowley County Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
1,704
Hispanic or Latino
233
Two or More Races
150

The enrolled student population at Cowley County Community College is 68.8% White, 9.41% Hispanic or Latino, 6.06% Two or More Races, 5.37% Black or African American, 2.18% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.17% Asian, and 0.121% 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.

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, 30 students (1.21%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 143 more women than men received degrees from Cowley County Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Cowley County Community College is white (587 degrees awarded). There were 5.7 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (103 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Cowley County Community College is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Cowley County Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (28 degrees awarded), Precision Production (83 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (320 degrees).

Workforce

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 Cowley County Community College are Registered nurses (1,305,074 people), Medical & health services managers (149,638 people), Pharmacists (133,075 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (119,399 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (119,351 people).

The most specialized majors at Cowley County Community College are Science Technologies (28 degrees awarded), Precision Production (83 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (320 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (30 degrees), and Health (257 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 Cowley County Community College are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, and Dentists

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 Cowley County Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,454,615 people), Elementary & secondary schools (323,053 people), Outpatient care centers (212,097 people), Offices of physicians (189,444 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (174,620 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

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

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 Cowley County Community College was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

331

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

474

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 331 degrees were awarded to men at Cowley County Community College, which is 0.698 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (474).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 116 degrees were awarded to men at Cowley County Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.569 times less than the 204 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 204 degrees were awarded to women at Cowley County Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.76 times more than the 116 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

32%

100% Completion Time

39%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 32% of students graduating from Cowley County Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 39% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% 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.

Diversity

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 at Cowley County Community College is Female and Asian (100% 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, 2.19% of graduates (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
587 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
103 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
34 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Cowley County Community College is white (587 degrees awarded). There were 5.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (103 degrees).

0.373% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
358 degrees awarded
White Male
229 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
59 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Cowley County Community College is white female (358 degrees awarded). There were 1.56 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (229 degrees).

Operations

Cowley County Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $N/A, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $462k (NaNk%), compared to the 5.11% average return ($226k on $4.42M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2020, Cowley County Community College had a total salary expenditure of $30.9M. Cowley County Community College employs 62 Instructors, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at Cowley County Community College are Male Instructors (34), Female Instructors(28), and N/A (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cowley County Community College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 34 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 25 employees, and Service with 22 employees.

Finances

Endowment

growth from 2019

This line chart shows how the endowment at Cowley County Community College (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 Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$690k - Federal
$152k - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Cowley County Community College received $690k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $152k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$12.6M

2020 Salaries

4.33%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Cowley County Community College paid a median of $12.6M in salaries, which represents 40.7% of their overall expenditure ($30.9M) and a 4.33% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.43% growth from 2018 and a 7.93% decline from 2017.

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

Instructional Salaries

$3.22M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, Cowley County Community College paid a total of $3.22M to 62 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.6% of all salaries paid.

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

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

62 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

34 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Cowley County Community College were Instructor with 62 employees; false with 0 employees; and false with 0 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cowley County Community College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 34 employees; Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 25 employees; and Service with 22 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Cowley County Community College was Male Instructor with 34 employees, and Female Instructor with 28 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Cowley County Community College.

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