Darton State College

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2016 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,184

2016 Average Net Price

$8,494

After Financial Aid

2014 Default Rate

16%

on Student Loans

2016 Enrolled Students

4,120

40.9% Full-Time

2016 Graduation Rate

13.4%

139 Graduates

About

Darton State College is a higher education institution located in Dougherty County, GA. In 2016, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Darton State College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (409 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (322 degrees), and Respiratory Care Therapist (26 degrees).

In 2016, 1,005 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Darton State College. 74.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 25.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (570 degrees), 1.65 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (345 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Darton State College is $2,184, which is $−8,411 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

In 2014 the default rate for borrower's at Darton State College was 16%, corresponding to 396 out of the 2,479 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2016, the median undergraduate tuition at Darton State College is $2,184.

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,494.

In 2016, 62% of undergraduate students attending Darton State College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,184

2016 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2016, the cost of tuition at Darton State College was $2,184.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Darton State College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,494

2016 Value

18.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2016 Darton State College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,494. Between 2015 and 2016, the average net price of Darton State College grew by 18.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Darton State 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

$8,870

Room and Board

$1,270

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Darton State College was of $8,870 in 2016. The cost of room and board increased by 7.71% between 2015 and 2016.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,270. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Darton State College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

62% of undergraduate students at Darton State College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2016. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2015, when 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Darton State 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.

16%

2014 Default Rate

396

Number of Defaults

In 2014 the default rate for borrower's at Darton State College was 16%, which represents 396 out of the 2479 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

Darton State College had a total enrollment of 4,120 students in 2016. The full-time enrollment at Darton State College is 1,684 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,436. This means that 40.9% of students enrolled at Darton State College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Darton State College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47% White, 45.6% Black or African American, 2.55% Hispanic or Latino, 1.58% Two or More Races, 1.46% Asian, 0.364% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.121% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Darton State College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (38.1%), followed by White Female (26.3%) and Black or African American Male (14.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

40.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Darton State College in 2016, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,120 students. The full-time enrollment at Darton State College is 1,684 and the part-time enrollment is 2,436. This means that 40.9% of students enrolled at Darton State College are enrolled full-time compared with 38.3% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

45%

2016 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 Darton State College was 45%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (59%), Darton State College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2016)

White
1,938 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,877 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
105 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Darton State College is 47% White, 45.6% Black or African American, 2.55% Hispanic or Latino, 1.58% Two or More Races, 1.46% Asian, 0.364% American Indian or Alaska Native, 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 Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 35% White, 33.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 11.8% 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, 10 students (0.243%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2016, 491 more women than men received degrees from Darton State College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Darton State College is white (570 degrees awarded). There were 1.65 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (345 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Darton State College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (409 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (322 degrees) and Respiratory Care Therapist (26 degrees).

In 2016, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Darton State College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (409 degrees awarded), Health (572 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (5 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 Darton State College are Registered nurses (1,515,786 people), Medical & health services managers (183,655 people), Social workers, all other (180,159 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (168,987 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (163,447 people).

The most specialized majors at Darton State College in 2016 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (409 degrees awarded), Health (572 degrees), Language & Linguistics (5 degrees), Legal (6 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (8 degrees) (as of 2016).

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 Darton State College are Surgeons, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers

The most specialized majors at Darton State College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (409 degrees awarded), Health (572 degrees), Language & Linguistics (5 degrees), Legal (6 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (8 degrees) (as of 2016).

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 Darton State College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,691,715 people), Elementary & secondary schools (513,190 people), Outpatient care centers (345,952 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (248,175 people), and Offices of physicians (217,278 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2016)

Histologic Technician
24 degrees awarded
Social Work
7 degrees awarded
Phlebotamy Technician
7 degrees awarded

In 2016, the most common less than 1 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Darton State College was Histologic Technician with 24 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from less than 1 year postsecondary certificate programs at Darton State College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

257

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2016

748

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2016

In 2016, 257 degrees were awarded to men at Darton State College, which is 0.344 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (748).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Darton State College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2016, 144 degrees were awarded to men at Darton State College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.543 times less than the 265 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2016, 299 degrees were awarded to men at Darton State College in Registered Nursing, which is 4.6 times more than the 65 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

12%

150% Completion Time

In 2013, 5% of students graduating from Darton State College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 12% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 15% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2016)

White
570 degrees awarded
Black or African American
345 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
39 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Darton State College is white (570 degrees awarded). There were 1.65 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (345 degrees).

0.498% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2016)

White Female
413 degrees awarded
White Female
384 degrees awarded
White Female
370 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Darton State College is white female (413 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (384 degrees).

Operations

Darton State College has an endowment valued at nearly $1.81M, as of the end of the 2016 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −2.18M (−121%) compared to the 9.49% average return (1.27M on 13.4M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2016, Darton State College had a total salary expenditure of 47.8M. Darton State College employs 59 Assistant professors, 41 Instructors and 20 Associate professors. Most academics at Darton State College are Female Assistant professor (35), Female Instructor (32), and Male Assistant professor (24).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Darton State College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 43 employees, Management, with 23 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 20 employees.

Endowment

$1.81M

2016 Endowment

4.35%

decline from 2015

Darton State College has an endowment valued at about $1.81M, as of the end of the 2016 fiscal year. The endowment of Darton State College declined 4.35% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $11.6M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Darton State College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Associates Dominant Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$19.4M

2016 Salaries

4.09%

decline from 2015

In 2016, Darton State College paid a median of $19.4M in salaries, which represents 40.7% of their overall expenditure ($47.8M) and a 4.09% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.43% decline between 2014 and 2015, and a 3.12% growth between 2013 and 2014.

Instructional Salaries

$7.1M

Instructional Salaries

130

Number of Employees

In 2016, Darton State College paid a total of $7.1M to 130 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $744k (3.92%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2016, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Darton State College were Office and Administrative Support with 43 employees, Management with 23 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 20 employees.