Golf Academy of America-San Diego

www.golfacademy.edu

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    2016 Undergraduate Tuition
    $15,750
    2017 Average Net Price
    $27,481
    After Financial Aid
    2015 Default Rate
    20.5%
    on Student Loans
    2017 Enrolled Students
    118
    87.3% Full-Time
    2017 Graduation Rate
    56.1%
    60 Graduates

    About

    Golf Academy of America-San Diego is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2018, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Golf Academy of America-San Diego were Golf Course Operation & Grounds Management (48 degrees awarded).

    In 2018, 48 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Golf Academy of America-San Diego. 6.25% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 93.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (26 degrees), 3.25 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (8 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Golf Academy of America-San Diego is $15,750, which is $853 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Golf Academy of America-San Diego was 20.5%, corresponding to 2939 out of the 14,360 total borrowers.

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    Costs

    In 2016, the median undergraduate tuition at Golf Academy of America-San Diego is $15,750.

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,481.

    In 2017, 35% of undergraduate students attending Golf Academy of America-San Diego received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 34% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $15,750
    2016 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2016, the cost of tuition at Golf Academy of America-San Diego was $15,750.

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    Average Net Price

    $27,481
    2017 Value
    10.3%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2017 Golf Academy of America-San Diego had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,481. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Golf Academy of America-San Diego grew by 10.3%.

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    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.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    35%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    34%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    35% of undergraduate students at Golf Academy of America-San Diego received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 32.7% with respect to 2016, when 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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.

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    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.
    20.5%
    2015 Default Rate
    2939
    Number of Defaults

    In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Golf Academy of America-San Diego was 20.5%, which represents 2939 out of the 14360 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.

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    Enrollment

    Golf Academy of America-San Diego had a total enrollment of 118 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Golf Academy of America-San Diego is 103 students and the part-time enrollment is 15. This means that 87.3% of students enrolled at Golf Academy of America-San Diego are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Golf Academy of America-San Diego, both undergraduate and graduate, is 65.3% White, 7.63% Asian, 6.78% Black or African American, 4.24% Hispanic or Latino, 3.39% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 1.69% Two or More Races, and 0.847% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Golf Academy of America-San Diego in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (60.7%), followed by Asian Male (5.69%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (4.27%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    87.3%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Golf Academy of America-San Diego in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 118 students. The full-time enrollment at Golf Academy of America-San Diego is 103 and the part-time enrollment is 15. This means that 87.3% of students enrolled at Golf Academy of America-San Diego are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    75%
    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 Golf Academy of America-San Diego was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Golf Academy of America-San Diego had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)
    1. White
      77 enrolled students
    2. Asian
      9 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      8 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Golf Academy of America-San Diego is 65.3% White, 7.63% Asian, 6.78% Black or African American, 4.24% Hispanic or Latino, 3.39% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 1.69% Two or More Races, and 0.847% 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 Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2018, 42 fewer women than men received degrees from Golf Academy of America-San Diego. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Golf Academy of America-San Diego is white (26 degrees awarded). There were 3.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (8 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Golf Academy of America-San Diego is Golf Course Operation & Grounds Management (48 degrees awarded).

    In 2018,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Golf Academy of America-San Diego, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (48 degrees awarded).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Physical therapists
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Golf Academy of America-San Diego are Physical therapists (35,082 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (31,880 people), Other managers (25,504 people), Secondary school teachers (25,161 people), and Registered nurses (16,989 people).

    The most specialized majors at Golf Academy of America-San Diego in 2018 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (48 degrees awarded) (as of 2018).

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    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 Golf Academy of America-San Diego are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Nonfarm animal caretakers, Physicians, and Credit analysts

    The most specialized majors at Golf Academy of America-San Diego are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (48 degrees awarded) (as of 2018).

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    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 Golf Academy of America-San Diego are Elementary & secondary schools (83,617 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (65,008 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (40,770 people), Outpatient care centers (39,768 people), and Amusement & Recreation (30,373 people).

    The most specialized majors at Golf Academy of America-San Diego are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (48 degrees awarded) (as of 2018).

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    45
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2018
    3
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2018

    In 2018, 45 degrees were awarded to men at Golf Academy of America-San Diego, which is 15 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (3).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2018, 45 degrees were awarded to men at Golf Academy of America-San Diego in Golf Course Operation & Grounds Management, which is 15 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2018, 3 degrees were awarded to men at Golf Academy of America-San Diego in Golf Course Operation & Grounds Management, which is 0.0667 times less than the 45 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    73%
    100% Completion Time
    77%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2017, 73% of students graduating from Golf Academy of America-San Diego completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 77% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 77% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions 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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)
    1. White
      26 degrees awarded
    2. Asian
      8 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      3 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Golf Academy of America-San Diego is white (26 degrees awarded). There were 3.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (8 degrees).

    12.5% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)
    1. White Male
      154 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      90 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      70 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Golf Academy of America-San Diego is white male (154 degrees awarded). There were 1.71 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (90 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2017, Golf Academy of America-San Diego had a total salary expenditure of 17.6M. Golf Academy of America-San Diego employs 4 No academic ranks. Most academics at Golf Academy of America-San Diego are Male No academic rank (3), and Female No academic rank (1).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Golf Academy of America-San Diego are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 3 employees, Management, with 2 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 1 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $995k
    2017 Salaries
    3.32%
    decline from 2016

    In 2017, Golf Academy of America-San Diego paid a median of $995k in salaries, which represents 5.66% of their overall expenditure ($17.6M) and a 3.32% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.6% growth between 2015 and 2016, and a 12.3% decline between 2014 and 2015.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $212k
    Instructional Salaries
    4
    Number of Employees

    In 2017, Golf Academy of America-San Diego paid a total of $212k to 4 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.4% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Golf Academy of America-San Diego were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 3 employees, Management with 2 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 1 employees.

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