Henderson Community College

https://henderson.kctcs.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,296

2021 Average Net Price

$7,527

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.26%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,454

26.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

32.3%

65 Graduates

About

Henderson Community College is a higher education institution located in Henderson County, KY. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Henderson Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (91 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (44 degrees), and Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (14 degrees).

In 2021, 505 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Henderson Community College. 66.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (436 degrees), 16.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (26 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Henderson Community College is $4,296, which is $−3,672 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Henderson Community College is $4,296, which is $−3,672 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,527.

In 2021, 89% of undergraduate students attending Henderson Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 14% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,296

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Henderson Community College was $4,296. The cost of tuition at Henderson Community College is $−3,672 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$7,527

2021 Value

2.99%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Henderson Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,527. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Henderson Community College grew by 2.99%.

This chart compares the average net price of Henderson Community 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

$7,150

Room and Board

$1,026

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Henderson Community College was of $7,150 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.51% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,026. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.6% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

14%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

89% of undergraduate students at Henderson Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 2.3% with respect to 2020, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Henderson Community 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.

2.26%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Henderson Community College was 2.26%, which represents 5 out of the 221 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

Henderson Community College had a total enrollment of 1,454 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Henderson Community College is 385 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,069. This means that 26.5% of students enrolled at Henderson Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Henderson Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 77.6% White, 7.98% Black or African American, 7.36% Two or More Races, 5.23% Hispanic or Latino, 0.55% Asian, 0.55% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0688% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Henderson Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (56.6%), followed by White Male (19%) and Black or African American Female (6.75%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

26.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Henderson Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,454 students. The full-time enrollment at Henderson Community College is 385 and the part-time enrollment is 1,069. This means that 26.5% of students enrolled at Henderson Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

66%

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 Henderson Community College was 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Henderson Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,129 enrolled students
Black or African American
116 enrolled students
Two or More Races
107 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Henderson Community College is 77.6% White, 7.98% Black or African American, 7.36% Two or More Races, 5.23% Hispanic or Latino, 0.55% Asian, 0.55% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0688% 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 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 169 more women than men received degrees from Henderson Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Henderson Community College is white (436 degrees awarded). There were 16.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (26 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Henderson Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (91 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (44 degrees) and Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (14 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Henderson Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (47 degrees awarded), Agriculture (21 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (56 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 Henderson Community College are Registered nurses (1,352,510 people), Software developers (487,600 people), Other managers (185,196 people), Medical & health services managers (156,467 people), and Pharmacists (134,953 people).

The most specialized majors at Henderson Community College in 2021 are Human Sciences (47 degrees awarded), Agriculture (21 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (56 degrees), Precision Production (21 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (46 degrees) (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 Henderson Community College are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Henderson Community College are Human Sciences (47 degrees awarded), Agriculture (21 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (56 degrees), Precision Production (21 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (46 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Henderson Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,524,860 people), Computer Systems Design (551,067 people), Elementary & secondary schools (359,815 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (241,942 people), and Outpatient care centers (238,329 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
91 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
44 degree-majors awarded
Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology
14 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Henderson Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 91 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

168

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

337

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 168 degrees were awarded to men at Henderson Community College, which is 0.499 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (337).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 51 degrees were awarded to men at Henderson Community College in Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology, which is 10.2 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 67 degrees were awarded to men at Henderson Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.79 times more than the 24 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

17%

100% Completion Time

26%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 17% of students graduating from Henderson Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 26% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 30% 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.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (35.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Henderson Community College is Male and White (35.1% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, 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
436 degrees awarded
Black or African American
26 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Henderson Community College is white (436 degrees awarded). There were 16.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (26 degrees).

0.396% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
289 degrees awarded
White Male
147 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Henderson Community College is white female (289 degrees awarded). There were 1.97 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (147 degrees).

Operations

Henderson Community College employs 13 Professors, 8 Instructors and 8 Associate professors. Most academics at Henderson Community College are Female Professor (8), Female Instructor (6), and Male Professor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Henderson Community College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 8 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 7 employees, and Management with 5 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$4.42M

2021 Salaries

7.64%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Henderson Community College paid a median of $4.42M in salaries, a 7.64% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.83M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Henderson Community College paid a total of $1.83M to 35 employees working as instructors, which represents 41.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

13 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

8 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Henderson Community College were Professor with 13 employees, Instructor with 8 employees, and Associate professor with 8 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Henderson Community College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 8 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 7 employees, and Management with 5 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Professor
Female Instructor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Henderson Community College was Female Professor with 8 employees, Female Instructor with 6 employees, and Male Professor with 5 employees.

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