Davenport University

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,728

4.97% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$16,788

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

8.56%

Default Rate

2017 Acceptance Rate

81.9%

2,412 Applicants

2017 Enrolled Students

7,160

38.6% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

45%

131 Graduates

About

Davenport University is a higher education institution located in Kent County, MI. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Davenport University were Registered Nursing (166 degrees awarded), General Business (134 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (119 degrees).

In 2017, 2,022 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Davenport University. 61.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.1% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (1,341 degrees), 6.18 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (217 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Davenport University is $16,728, which is $-4,005 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Davenport University is $16,728, which is $-4,005 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,788.

In 2017, 79% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 61% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$16,728

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Davenport University was $16,728. The cost of tuition at Davenport University is $-4,005 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

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

Average Net Price

$16,788

2017 Value

0.275%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Davenport University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,788. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Davenport University grew by 0.275%.

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

$7,841

Room and Board

$904

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Davenport University was of $7,841 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $904. The cost of room and board increased by 1.46% between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 24.7% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

79%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

61%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

79% of undergraduate students at Davenport University received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 4.82% with respect to 2016, when 83% 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.

8.56%

2016 Default Rate

264

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Davenport University was 8.56%, which represents 264 out of the 3084 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 2,412 undergraduate applications in 2017, which represents a 7.44% annual decline. Out of those 2,412 applicants, 1,976 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 81.9% acceptance rate.

There were 7,160 students enrolled at Davenport University in 2017, and N/A% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Davenport University has an overall enrollment yield of 29.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

81.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2017

1,976

Accepted Out of 2,412

In 2017, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Davenport University was 81.9% (1,976 admissions from 2,412 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2016, which was 78.4%. Between 2016 and 2017, the number of applicants declined by -7.44%, while admissions declined by -3.23%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Davenport University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

N/A%

Submission Percentage

N/A

Scores Submitted

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Davenport University in 2017 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Davenport University has a total enrollment of 7,160 students. The full-time enrollment at Davenport University is 2,765 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,395. This means that 38.6% of students enrolled at Davenport University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Davenport University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 62.5% White, 13.3% Black or African American, 4.66% Hispanic or Latino, 3.78% Asian, 2.85% Two or More Races, 0.447% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.168% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Davenport University in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority White Male (37.4%), followed by White Female (34.6%) and Black or African American Male (5.23%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority White Female (45.1%), followed by White Male (16.7%) and Black or African American Female (6.25%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

38.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Davenport University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,160 students. The full-time enrollment at Davenport University is 2,765 and the part-time enrollment is 4,395. This means that 38.6% of students enrolled at Davenport University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% 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

71%

2017 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 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), Davenport University had a retention rate lower 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

White
4,478
Black or African American
955
Hispanic or Latino
334

The enrolled student population at Davenport University is 62.5% White, 13.3% Black or African American, 4.66% Hispanic or Latino, 3.78% Asian, 2.85% Two or More Races, 0.447% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.168% 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 54.4% White, 15% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 626 students (8.74%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 482 more women than men received degrees from Davenport University. The majority of degree recipients at Davenport University are white (1,341 degrees awarded). There were 6.18 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (217 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Davenport University is Registered Nursing (166 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (134 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (119 degrees).

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 (1,149 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (139 degrees), and Health (605 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 Davenport University are Registered nurses (1,393,774 people), Accountants & auditors (1,111,643 people), Other managers (729,743 people), Software developers (512,603 people), and Financial managers (439,082 people).

The most specialized majors at Davenport University are Business (1,149 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (139 degrees), Health (605 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (42 degrees), and Legal (24 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

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 Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Public relations specialists, Surgeons, Podiatrists, and Physicians

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 (1,784,145 people), Computer Systems Design (867,665 people), Elementary & secondary schools (736,224 people), Banking & related activities (546,736 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (520,764 people).

Degrees

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

Registered Nursing
166 degree-majorss awarded
General Business
134 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
119 degree-majorss awarded

In 2017, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Davenport University was Registered Nursing with 166 degree-majorss awarded.

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

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

770
1,252

In 2017, 770 degrees were awarded to men at Davenport University, which is 0.615 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,252).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 197 degrees were awarded to men at Davenport University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.732 times less than the 269 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 269 degrees were awarded to women at Davenport University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.37 times more than the 197 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

37%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 29% of students graduating from Davenport University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 37% 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 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.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (60%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Davenport University is Female and Two or More Races (60% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

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, 9.16% of graduates (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,341 degrees awarded
Black or African American
217 degrees awarded
Unknown
146 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Davenport University is white (1,341 degrees awarded). There were 6.18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (217 degrees).

7.22% of degree recipients (146 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Female
845 degrees awarded
White Male
496 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
153 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Davenport University is white female (845 degrees awarded). There were 1.7 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (496 degrees).

Operations

Davenport University has an endowment valued at nearly $23.6M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $2.63M (11.1%), compared to the 6.94% average return ($2.3M on $33.1M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2017, Davenport University had a total salary expenditure of $110M. Davenport University employs 55 Instructors, 35 Assistant professors, and 22 Associate professors. Most academics at Davenport University are Female Instructors (44), Female Assistant professors(22), and Male Assistant professors (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Davenport University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 100 employees, Management, with 86 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 54 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$23.6M

2017 Endowment

14.3%

growth from 2016

Davenport University has an endowment valued at about $23.6M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of Davenport University grew 14.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $9.56M 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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$0 - Federal
$966k - State
$0 - Local

As of 2017, Davenport University received $0 in grants and contracts from the federal government, $966k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$43.2M

2017 Salaries

1.9%

decline from 2016

In 2017, Davenport University paid a median of $43.2M in salaries, which represents 39.2% of their overall expenditure ($110M) and a 1.9% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.54% growth from 2015 and a 6.67% decline from 2014.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 31.4M (40.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.78M

Instructional Salaries

117

Number of Employees

In 2017, Davenport University paid a total of $8.78M to 117 employees working as instructors, which represents 20.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $10.4M (33%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

55 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

100 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Davenport University were Instructor with 55 employees; Assistant professor with 35 employees; and Assistant professor with 22 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Davenport University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 100 employees; Management with 86 employees; and Office and Administrative Support with 54 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Female Instructor
Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Davenport University was Female Instructor with 44 employees, Female Assistant professor with 22 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 13 employees.

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

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