Gnomon

https://www.gnomon.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$27,405

9.58% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$47,099

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.89%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

44.8%

58 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

409

71.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

60%

3 Graduates

About

Gnomon is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2021, the most popular 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Gnomon were General Design & Visual Communications (42 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 73 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Gnomon. 23.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 76.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (29 degrees), 3.22 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (9 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Gnomon is $27,405, which is $15,420 more than the national average for ($11,985).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Gnomon is $27,405, which is $15,420 more than the national average for ($11,985).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $47,099.

In 2021, 22% of undergraduate students attending Gnomon received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 21% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$27,405

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Gnomon was $27,405. The cost of tuition at Gnomon is $15,420 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($11,985).

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

Average Net Price

$47,099

2021 Value

4.17%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Gnomon had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $47,099. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Gnomon grew by 4.17%.

This chart compares the average net price of Gnomon (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

$16,578

Room and Board

$1,080

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Gnomon was of $16,578 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 9.9% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,080. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 45.2% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

22%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

21%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

22% of undergraduate students at Gnomon received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 24.1% with respect to 2020, when 29% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Gnomon (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.

1.89%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Gnomon was 1.89%, which represents 1 out of the 53 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

Gnomon received 58 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 70.6% annual growth. Out of those 58 applicants, 26 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 44.8% acceptance rate.

There were 409 students enrolled at Gnomon in 2021.

Gnomon has an overall enrollment yield of 57.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

44.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

Accepted Out of 58

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Gnomon was 44.8% (26 admissions from 58 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 50%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 70.6%, while admissions grew by 52.9%..

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

Enrollment

Gnomon had a total enrollment of 409 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Gnomon is 294 students and the part-time enrollment is 115. This means that 71.9% of students enrolled at Gnomon are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Gnomon, both undergraduate and graduate, is 31.8% White, 20.5% Asian, 13.9% Hispanic or Latino, 5.87% Two or More Races, 0.978% Black or African American, and 0.733% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Gnomon in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (21.1%), followed by Asian Male (13.9%) and Asian Female (9.86%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

71.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Gnomon in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 409 students. The full-time enrollment at Gnomon is 294 and the part-time enrollment is 115.

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

Retention Rate over Time

86%

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 Gnomon was 86%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Gnomon had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
130 enrolled students
Asian
84 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
57 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Gnomon is 31.8% White, 20.5% Asian, 13.9% Hispanic or Latino, 5.87% Two or More Races, 0.978% Black or African American, and 0.733% 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 is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% 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, 65 students (15.9%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 39 fewer women than men received degrees from Gnomon. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Gnomon is white (29 degrees awarded). There were 3.22 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (9 degrees).

The most common 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Gnomon is General Design & Visual Communications (42 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Gnomon, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (73 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Graphic designers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Gnomon are Graphic designers (87,801 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (81,019 people), Other managers (71,519 people), Other designers (59,060 people), and Postsecondary teachers (53,913 people).

The most specialized majors at Gnomon in 2021 are Visual & Performing Arts (73 degrees awarded) (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 Gnomon are Surgeons, Physicians, Credit analysts, Economists, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Gnomon are Visual & Performing Arts (73 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 Gnomon are Elementary & secondary schools (169,855 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (117,241 people), Computer Systems Design (65,551 people), Specialized design services (59,386 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (47,766 people).

The most specialized majors at Gnomon are Visual & Performing Arts (73 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

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

General Design & Visual Communications

Most Common (2021)

42 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Gnomon was General Design & Visual Communications with 42 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate programs at Gnomon according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 56 degrees were awarded to men at Gnomon, which is 3.29 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (17).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Gnomon in General Design & Visual Communications, which is 2.82 times more than the 11 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Gnomon in General Design & Visual Communications, which is 0.355 times less than the 31 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Gnomon is Male and White (100% graduation rate). Across all , 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, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
29 degrees awarded
Asian
9 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Gnomon is white (29 degrees awarded). There were 3.22 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (9 degrees).

11% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
23 degrees awarded
Asian Male
8 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Gnomon is white male (23 degrees awarded). There were 2.88 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian male (8 degrees).

Operations

Gnomon employs 6 Instructors. Most academics at Gnomon are Male Instructor (6), and Female Instructor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Gnomon are: Management, with 10 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 10 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 7 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$5.47M

2021 Salaries

2.76%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Gnomon paid a median of $5.47M in salaries, a 2.76% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar is 597k (12.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$995k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, Gnomon paid a total of $995k to 6 employees working as instructors, which represents 18.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $398k (66.7%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

6 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

10 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Gnomon was Instructor with 6 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Gnomon were Management with 10 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 10 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 7 employees.