Davenport University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$20,064

3.85% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$18,924

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.23%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

98.3%

2,652 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

5,384

44.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

47.2%

205 Graduates

About

Davenport University is a higher education institution located in Kent County, MI. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Davenport University were General Business Administration & Management (190 degrees awarded), Accounting (49 degrees), and Health Care Administration & Management (46 degrees).

In 2021, 1,579 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Davenport University. 58.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,052 degrees), 5.72 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (184 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Davenport University is $20,064, which is $−3,120 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Davenport University is $20,064, which is $−3,120 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,924.

In 2021, 93% of undergraduate students attending Davenport University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$20,064

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Davenport University was $20,064. The cost of tuition at Davenport University is $−3,120 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Davenport University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,924

2021 Value

3.22%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Davenport University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,924. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Davenport University grew by 3.22%.

This chart compares the average net price of Davenport University (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

$8,347

Room and Board

$1,008

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Davenport University was of $8,347 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.21% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,008. The cost of books and supplies increased by 11.5% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Davenport University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

50%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Davenport University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 3.33% with respect to 2020, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Davenport University (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.

2.23%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Davenport University was 2.23%, which represents 57 out of the 2561 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.

Admissions

Davenport University received 2,652 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 12.6% annual growth. Out of those 2,652 applicants, 2,606 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 98.3% acceptance rate.

There were 5,384 students enrolled at Davenport University in 2021.

Davenport University has an overall enrollment yield of 17.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

98.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,606

Accepted Out of 2,652

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Davenport University was 98.3% (2,606 admissions from 2,652 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 92.6%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 12.6%, while admissions declined by −7.26%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Davenport University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Davenport University had a total enrollment of 5,384 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Davenport University is 2,407 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,977. This means that 44.7% of students enrolled at Davenport University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Davenport University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.8% White, 12.4% Black or African American, 7.56% Hispanic or Latino, 3.01% Two or More Races, 2.84% Asian, 0.52% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.13% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Davenport University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (35.8%), followed by White Female (34%) and Black or African American Male (5.24%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.3%), followed by White Male (17.2%) and Black or African American Female (7.47%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

44.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Davenport University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,384 students. The full-time enrollment at Davenport University is 2,407 and the part-time enrollment is 2,977. This means that 44.7% of students enrolled at Davenport University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

78%

2021 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 Davenport University was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Davenport University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Davenport University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,436 enrolled students
Black or African American
667 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
407 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Davenport University is 63.8% White, 12.4% Black or African American, 7.56% Hispanic or Latino, 3.01% Two or More Races, 2.84% Asian, 0.52% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.13% 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 Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 351 students (6.52%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 275 more women than men received degrees from Davenport University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Davenport University is white (1,052 degrees awarded). There were 5.72 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (184 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Davenport University is General Business Administration & Management (190 degrees awarded), followed by Accounting (49 degrees) and Health Care Administration & Management (46 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Davenport University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Business (840 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (6 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (203 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 Davenport University are Registered nurses (1,428,396 people), Accountants & auditors (1,053,904 people), Other managers (792,698 people), Software developers (600,144 people), and Financial managers (484,037 people).

The most specialized majors at Davenport University in 2021 are Business (840 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (6 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (203 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (37 degrees), and Health (450 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Davenport University are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Davenport University are Business (840 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (6 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (203 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (37 degrees), and Health (450 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Davenport University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,836,127 people), Computer Systems Design (986,546 people), Elementary & secondary schools (754,393 people), Banking & related activities (533,746 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (529,662 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
179 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
160 degree-majors awarded
Accounting
92 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Davenport University was Registered Nursing with 179 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

652

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

927

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 652 degrees were awarded to men at Davenport University, which is 0.703 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (927).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Davenport University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 174 degrees were awarded to men at Davenport University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.857 times less than the 203 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 203 degrees were awarded to men at Davenport University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.17 times more than the 174 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

39%

100% Completion Time

51%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 39% of students graduating from Davenport University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 51% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Davenport University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 2.44% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,052 degrees awarded
Black or African American
184 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
70 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Davenport University is white (1,052 degrees awarded). There were 5.72 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (184 degrees).

6.78% of degree recipients (107 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
613 degrees awarded
White Male
439 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
125 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Davenport University is white female (613 degrees awarded). There were 1.4 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (439 degrees).

Operations

Davenport University has an endowment valued at nearly $33.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 7.95M (23.9%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Davenport University had a total salary expenditure of 92M. Davenport University employs 44 Assistant professors, 43 Instructors and 22 Associate professors. Most academics at Davenport University are Female Instructor (35), Female Assistant professor (30), and Male Assistant professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Davenport University are: Management, with 93 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 87 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 41 employees.

Endowment

$33.2M

2021 Endowment

27.9%

growth from 2020

Davenport University has an endowment valued at about $33.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Davenport University grew 27.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $17.2M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$40.1M

2021 Salaries

0.485%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Davenport University paid a median of $40.1M in salaries, which represents 43.6% of their overall expenditure ($92M) and a 0.485% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.61M

Instructional Salaries

113

Number of Employees

In 2021, Davenport University paid a total of $8.61M to 113 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

44 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

93 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Davenport University were Assistant professor with 44 employees, Instructor with 43 employees, and Associate professor with 22 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Davenport University were Management with 93 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 87 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 41 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Davenport University was Female Instructor with 35 employees, Female Assistant professor with 30 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 14 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Davenport University.