Garrett College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,772

2023 Average Net Price

$5,465

After Financial Aid

2021 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

701

52.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

31.7%

46 Graduates

About

Garrett College is a higher education institution located in Garrett County, MD. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Garrett College were Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (24 degrees awarded), General Business (14 degrees), and Wildlife, Fish, & Wildlands Science (12 degrees).

In 2023, 98 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Garrett College. 48% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 52% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (78 degrees), 7.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (10 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Garrett College is $2,772, which is $−5,481 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Garrett College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 159 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Garrett College is $2,772, which is $5,481 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,465.

In 2023, 56% of undergraduate students attending Garrett College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 31% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,772

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Garrett College was $2,772. The cost of tuition at Garrett College is $−5,481 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$5,465

2023 Value

3.58%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Garrett College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,465. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Garrett College grew by 3.58%.

This chart compares the average net price of Garrett 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

$7,630

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Garrett College was of $7,630 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

31%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

56% of undergraduate students at Garrett College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 11.1% with respect to 2022, when 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Garrett 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.

2021 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Garrett College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 159 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

Garrett College had a total enrollment of 701 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Garrett College is 366 students and the part-time enrollment is 335. This means that 52.2% of students enrolled at Garrett College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Garrett College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 83.6% White, 7.42% Black or African American, 2.85% Hispanic or Latino, 2.85% Two or More Races, 0.428% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.285% Asian.

Students enrolled at Garrett College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37%), followed by White Male (36.4%) and Black or African American Male (10%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

52.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Garrett College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 701 students. The full-time enrollment at Garrett College is 366 and the part-time enrollment is 335. This means that 52.2% of students enrolled at Garrett College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

55%

2023 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 Garrett College was 55%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Garrett College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
586 enrolled students
Black or African American
52 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
20 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Garrett College is 83.6% White, 7.42% Black or African American, 2.85% Hispanic or Latino, 2.85% Two or More Races, 0.428% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.285% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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, 8 students (1.14%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 4 fewer women than men received degrees from Garrett College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Garrett College is white (78 degrees awarded). There were 7.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (10 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Garrett College is Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (24 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (14 degrees) and Wildlife, Fish, & Wildlands Science (12 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Garrett College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Natural Resources & Conservation (12 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (8 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (35 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Garrett College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,540,909 people), Software developers (602,881 people), Secondary school teachers (506,811 people), Education administrators (269,908 people), and Other managers (243,493 people).

The most specialized majors at Garrett College in 2023 are Natural Resources & Conservation (12 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (8 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (35 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (10 degrees), and Education (9 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Garrett College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Nurse anesthetists, Skincare specialists, and Correspondence clerks & order clerks

The most specialized majors at Garrett College are Natural Resources & Conservation (12 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (8 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (35 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (10 degrees), and Education (9 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Garrett College are Elementary & secondary schools (2,849,673 people), Computer Systems Design (653,017 people), uninformed (608,807 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (350,894 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (239,105 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
24 degrees awarded
General Business
14 degrees awarded
Wildlife, Fish, & Wildlands Science
12 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Garrett College was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 24 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Garrett College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 51 degrees were awarded to men at Garrett College, which is 1.09 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (47).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Garrett College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 0.846 times less than the 13 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 13 degrees were awarded to men at Garrett College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 1.18 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

23%

100% Completion Time

32%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 23% of students graduating from Garrett College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 34% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Garrett College is Female and Two or More Races (50% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
78 degrees awarded
Black or African American
10 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Garrett College is white (78 degrees awarded). There were 7.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (10 degrees).

1.02% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
41 degrees awarded
White Female
37 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Garrett College is white male (41 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (37 degrees).

Operations

Garrett College has an endowment valued at nearly $8.02M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 29.4k (0.366%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Garrett College had a total salary expenditure of 17.8M. Garrett College employs 7 Professors, 7 Assistant professors and 6 Associate professors. Most academics at Garrett College are Male Professor (6), Male Assistant professor (5), and Male Associate professor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Garrett College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 37 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance, with 22 employees, and Management with 11 employees.

Endowment

$8.02M

2023 Endowment

4.41%

growth from 2022

Garrett College has an endowment valued at about $8.02M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Garrett College grew 4.41% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.22M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Garrett 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-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$180k - Federal
$149k - State
$13.9k - Local

As of 2023, Garrett College received $180k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $149k from state grants and contracts, and $13.9k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$6.28M

2023 Salaries

6.17%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Garrett College paid a median of $6.28M in salaries, which represents 35.3% of their overall expenditure ($17.8M) and a 6.17% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.08% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.71% decline between 2020 and 2021.

Instructional Salaries

$1.52M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Garrett College paid a total of $1.52M to 20 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

7 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

37 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Garrett College were Professor with 7 employees, Assistant professor with 7 employees, and Associate professor with 6 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Garrett College were Office and Administrative Support with 37 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 22 employees, and Management with 11 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Garrett College was Male Professor with 6 employees, Male Assistant professor with 5 employees, and Male Associate professor with 3 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Garrett College.

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