Grayson College

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,500

2022 Average Net Price

$5,472

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

3,938

33.6% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

24.1%

114 Graduates

About

Grayson College is a higher education institution located in Grayson County, TX. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Grayson College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (427 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (40 degrees), and General Cosmetology (33 degrees).

In 2022, 1,681 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Grayson College. 66.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,138 degrees), 4.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (253 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Grayson College is $1,500, which is $−6,612 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Grayson College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 374 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Grayson College is $1,500, which is $6,612 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,472.

In 2022, 57% of undergraduate students attending Grayson College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 9% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,500

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Grayson College was $1,500. The cost of tuition at Grayson College is $−6,612 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

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

Average Net Price

$5,472

2022 Value

76.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Grayson College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,472. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Grayson College grew by 76.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Grayson 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

$8,507

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Grayson College was of $8,507 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 0.283% between 2021 and 2022.

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 Grayson College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

57% of undergraduate students at Grayson College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 19.7% with respect to 2021, when 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Grayson 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Grayson College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 374 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

Grayson College had a total enrollment of 3,938 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Grayson College is 1,323 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,615. This means that 33.6% of students enrolled at Grayson College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Grayson College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.3% White, 16.5% Hispanic or Latino, 8.51% Black or African American, 4.65% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.06% Asian, and 0.254% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Grayson College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.7%), followed by White Male (25.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

33.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Grayson College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,938 students. The full-time enrollment at Grayson College is 1,323 and the part-time enrollment is 2,615. This means that 33.6% of students enrolled at Grayson College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.2% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2022 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 Grayson College was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), Grayson College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
2,652 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
649 enrolled students
Black or African American
335 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Grayson College is 67.3% White, 16.5% Hispanic or Latino, 8.51% Black or African American, 4.65% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.06% Asian, and 0.254% 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 Associates Colleges is 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 19 students (0.482%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 559 more women than men received degrees from Grayson College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Grayson College is white (1,138 degrees awarded). There were 4.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (253 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Grayson College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (427 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (40 degrees) and General Cosmetology (33 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Grayson College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (84 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (635 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (98 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 Grayson College are Registered nurses (1,413,025 people), Medical & health services managers (162,534 people), Other managers (157,984 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (142,187 people), and Police officers (138,322 people).

The most specialized majors at Grayson College in 2022 are Precision Production (84 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (635 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (98 degrees), Engineering Technologies (48 degrees), and Protective Services (57 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 Grayson College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Skincare specialists

The most specialized majors at Grayson College are Precision Production (84 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (635 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (98 degrees), Engineering Technologies (48 degrees), and Protective Services (57 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 Grayson College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,539,950 people), Elementary & secondary schools (388,532 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (350,127 people), Outpatient care centers (260,901 people), and Offices of physicians (213,931 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2022)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
208 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
136 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
98 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Grayson College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 208 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

561

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

1,120

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 561 degrees were awarded to men at Grayson College, which is 0.501 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,120).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 196 degrees were awarded to men at Grayson College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.446 times less than the 439 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 439 degrees were awarded to men at Grayson College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.24 times more than the 196 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Grayson College is Female and Asian (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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, 1.75% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
1,138 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
253 degrees awarded
Black or African American
141 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Grayson College is white (1,138 degrees awarded). There were 4.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (253 degrees).

1.07% of degree recipients (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
757 degrees awarded
White Male
381 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
162 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Grayson College is white female (757 degrees awarded). There were 1.99 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (381 degrees).

Operations

Grayson College has an endowment valued at nearly $14.6M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 400k (2.74%) compared to the 0.843% average return (43.9k on 5.21M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2022, Grayson College had a total salary expenditure of 49.7M. Grayson College employs 113 Professors, 3 Instructors. Most academics at Grayson College are Female Professor (72), Male Professor (41), and Female Instructor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Grayson College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 51 employees, Management, with 41 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 34 employees.

Endowment

$14.6M

2022 Endowment

6.91%

decline from 2021

Grayson College has an endowment valued at about $14.6M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Grayson College declined 6.91% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $9.39M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Grayson 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: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$18.8M

2022 Salaries

7.77%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Grayson College paid a median of $18.8M in salaries, which represents 37.7% of their overall expenditure ($49.7M) and a 7.77% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.19% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 11.3% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.51M

Instructional Salaries

116

Number of Employees

In 2022, Grayson College paid a total of $7.51M to 116 employees working as instructors, which represents 40% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

113 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

51 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Grayson College were Professor with 113 employees, and Instructor with 3 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Grayson College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 51 employees, Management with 41 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 34 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Professor
Male Professor
Female Instructor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Grayson College was Female Professor with 72 employees, Male Professor with 41 employees, and Female Instructor with 2 employees.

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

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