Donnelly College

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,450

5.39% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$11,058

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

395

49.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

45.8%

22 Graduates

About

Donnelly College is a higher education institution located in Wyandotte County, KS. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Donnelly College were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (56 degrees awarded).

In 2024, 125 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Donnelly College. 76.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 23.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (53 degrees), 1.39 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (38 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Donnelly College is $12,450, which is $1,855 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Donnelly College is $12,450, which is $1,855 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,058.

In 2024, 91% of undergraduate students attending Donnelly College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 35% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,450

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Donnelly College was $12,450. The cost of tuition at Donnelly College is $1,855 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

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

Average Net Price

$11,058

2024 Value

25.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Donnelly College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,058. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Donnelly College grew by 25.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Donnelly 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

$12,204

Room and Board

$600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Donnelly College was of $12,204 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 6.03% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $600. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 42.3% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at Donnelly College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.25% with respect to 2023, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Donnelly 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.

Enrollment

Donnelly College had a total enrollment of 395 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Donnelly College is 197 students and the part-time enrollment is 198. This means that 49.9% of students enrolled at Donnelly College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Donnelly College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.1% Black or African American, 34.7% Hispanic or Latino, 11.9% White, 4.3% Asian, 3.04% Two or More Races, and 1.01% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Donnelly College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (32.6%), followed by Black or African American Female (21.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (17%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

49.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Donnelly College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 395 students. The full-time enrollment at Donnelly College is 197 and the part-time enrollment is 198. This means that 49.9% of students enrolled at Donnelly 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 Donnelly College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

58%

2024 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 Donnelly College was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (59%), Donnelly College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
178 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
137 enrolled students
White
47 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Donnelly College is 45.1% Black or African American, 34.7% Hispanic or Latino, 11.9% White, 4.3% Asian, 3.04% Two or More Races, and 1.01% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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.

Graduates

In 2024, 67 more women than men received degrees from Donnelly College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Donnelly College is black or african american (53 degrees awarded). There were 1.39 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (38 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Donnelly College is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (56 degrees awarded).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Donnelly College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (79 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (32 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (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 Donnelly College are Registered nurses (1,594,687 people), Accountants & auditors (1,046,094 people), Other managers (903,046 people), Software developers (788,019 people), and Financial managers (552,870 people).

The most specialized majors at Donnelly College in 2024 are Health (79 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (32 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (5 degrees), and Business (9 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 Donnelly College are Surgeons, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at Donnelly College are Health (79 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (32 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (5 degrees), and Business (9 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 Donnelly College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,994,626 people), Computer Systems Design (1,193,770 people), Elementary & secondary schools (888,815 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (587,518 people), and Banking & related activities (526,749 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training

Most Common (2024)

56 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Donnelly College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 56 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Donnelly College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Donnelly College, which is 0.302 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (96).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Donnelly College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.455 times less than the 22 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 50 degrees were awarded to men at Donnelly College in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 8.33 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
53 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
38 degrees awarded
White
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Donnelly College is black or african american (53 degrees awarded). There were 1.39 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (38 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Black or African American Female
43 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
42 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
35 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Donnelly College is black or african american female (43 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (42 degrees).

Operations

Donnelly College has an endowment valued at nearly $9.58M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.41M (14.8%) compared to the 9.49% average return (1.27M on 13.4M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2024, Donnelly College had a total salary expenditure of 9.62M. Donnelly College employs 13 Assistant professors, 3 Associate professors. Most academics at Donnelly College are Female Assistant professor (7), Male Assistant professor (6), and Female Associate professor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Donnelly College are: Management, with 16 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 15 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 9 employees.

Endowment

$9.58M

2024 Endowment

24.6%

growth from 2023

Donnelly College has an endowment valued at about $9.58M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Donnelly College grew 24.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.84M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Donnelly 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: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associates Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$4.36M

2024 Salaries

54.6%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Donnelly College paid a median of $4.36M in salaries, which represents 45.3% of their overall expenditure ($9.62M) and a 54.6% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 9.68% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$862k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Donnelly College paid a total of $862k to 16 employees working as instructors, which represents 19.8% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Donnelly College were Management with 16 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 15 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 9 employees.

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