Grantham University

www.grantham.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,080

2021 Average Net Price

$9,770

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.48%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

5,445

36.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

22.3%

56 Graduates

About

Grantham University is a higher education institution located in Johnson County, KS. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Grantham University were General Business Administration & Management (169 degrees awarded), Other Multidisciplinary Studies (118 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (92 degrees).

In 2021, 1,952 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Grantham University. 47.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 52.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (739 degrees), 1.25 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (591 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Grantham University is $7,080, which is $−16,104 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Grantham University is $7,080, which is $−16,104 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,770.

In 2021, 80% of undergraduate students attending Grantham University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,080

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Grantham University was $7,080. The cost of tuition at Grantham University is $−16,104 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$9,770

2021 Value

5.02%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Grantham University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,770. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Grantham University grew by 5.02%.

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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.

Other Student Expenses

$6,968

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at Grantham University was of $6,968 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 12.4% between 2020 and 2021.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at Grantham University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 2.44% with respect to 2020, when 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Grantham 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.

4.48%

2019 Default Rate

143

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Grantham University was 4.48%, which represents 143 out of the 3193 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

Grantham University had a total enrollment of 5,445 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Grantham University is 1,990 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,455. This means that 36.5% of students enrolled at Grantham University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Grantham University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41.5% White, 32.5% Black or African American, 9.46% Hispanic or Latino, 4.96% Two or More Races, 1.95% Asian, 0.68% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.367% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Grantham University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (23.7%), followed by White Male (21%) and Black or African American Female (20.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (21.3%), followed by White Female (20.8%) and Black or African American Female (18.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

36.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Grantham University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,445 students. The full-time enrollment at Grantham University is 1,990 and the part-time enrollment is 3,455. This means that 36.5% of students enrolled at Grantham University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

29%

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 Grantham University was 29%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Grantham University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,260 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,772 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
515 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Grantham University is 41.5% White, 32.5% Black or African American, 9.46% Hispanic or Latino, 4.96% Two or More Races, 1.95% Asian, 0.68% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.367% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 94 fewer women than men received degrees from Grantham University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Grantham University is white (739 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (591 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Grantham University is General Business Administration & Management (169 degrees awarded), followed by Other Multidisciplinary Studies (118 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (92 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Grantham University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (178 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (213 degrees), and Protective Services (177 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Grantham University are Accountants & auditors (1,051,290 people), Other managers (811,212 people), Software developers (636,929 people), Financial managers (486,340 people), and Chief executives & legislators (396,956 people).

The most specialized majors at Grantham University in 2021 are Engineering Technologies (178 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (213 degrees), Protective Services (177 degrees), Business (742 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (178 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Grantham University are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Grantham University are Engineering Technologies (178 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (213 degrees), Protective Services (177 degrees), Business (742 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (178 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Grantham University are Computer Systems Design (1,032,683 people), Elementary & secondary schools (629,846 people), Banking & related activities (547,947 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (495,170 people), and Insurance carriers (472,914 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
169 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
118 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
92 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Grantham University was General Business Administration & Management with 169 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,023

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

929

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,023 degrees were awarded to men at Grantham University, which is 1.1 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (929).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 217 degrees were awarded to men at Grantham University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.07 times more than the 203 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 219 degrees were awarded to men at Grantham University in Medical Insurance Coding Specialist, which is 16.8 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

18%

100% Completion Time

19%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 18% of students graduating from Grantham University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 19% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 21% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (55.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Grantham University is Male and Two or More Races (55.6% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
739 degrees awarded
Black or African American
591 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
169 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Grantham University is white (739 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (591 degrees).

13.6% of degree recipients (266 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
434 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
370 degrees awarded
White Female
305 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Grantham University is white male (434 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (370 degrees).

Operations

Grantham University employs 6 Assistant professors, 4 Associate professors and 3 Instructors. Most academics at Grantham University are Female Associate professor (4), Male Assistant professor (4), and Female Instructor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Grantham University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 63 employees, Management, with 43 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 17 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$19.2M

2021 Salaries

5.54%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Grantham University paid a median of $19.2M in salaries, a 5.54% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$819k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Grantham University paid a total of $819k to 14 employees working as instructors, which represents 4.27% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

6 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

63 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Grantham University were Assistant professor with 6 employees, Associate professor with 4 employees, and Instructor with 3 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Grantham University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 63 employees, Management with 43 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 17 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Grantham University was Female Associate professor with 4 employees, Male Assistant professor with 4 employees, and Female Instructor with 3 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Grantham University.