Hiwassee College

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2018 Undergraduate Tuition
$18,484
18% growth from 2017
2018 Average Net Price
$11,434
After Financial Aid
2015 Default Rate
18.6%
on Student Loans
2018 Acceptance Rate
67.1%
340 Applicants
2018 Enrolled Students
253
96.4% Full-Time

About

Hiwassee College is a higher education institution located in Monroe County, TN. In 2018, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Hiwassee College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (38 degrees awarded).

In 2018, 80 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Hiwassee College. 57.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (59 degrees), 4.54 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (13 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Hiwassee College is $18,484, which is $6,520 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,964).

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Hiwassee College was 18.6%, corresponding to 19 out of the 102 total borrowers.

Costs

In 2018, the median undergraduate tuition at Hiwassee College is $18,484

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,434.

In 2018, 100% of undergraduate students attending Hiwassee College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$18,484
2018 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2018, the cost of tuition at Hiwassee College was $18,484.

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Average Net Price

$11,434
2018 Value
12.5%
1 Year Growth

In 2018 Hiwassee College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,434. Between 2017 and 2018, the average net price of Hiwassee College grew by 12.5%.

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Other Student Expenses

$7,284
Room and Board
$1,200
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Hiwassee College was of $7,284 in 2018. The cost of room and board decreased by 12.2% between 2017 and 2018.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies increased by 3.99% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

100%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
74%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

100% of undergraduate students at Hiwassee College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2018. This represents a growth of 4.17% with respect to 2017, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Student Loan Default Rate

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18.6%
2015 Default Rate
19
Number of Defaults

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Hiwassee College was 18.6%, which represents 19 out of the 102 total borrowers.

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Admissions

Hiwassee College received 340 undergraduate applications in 2018, which represents a 9.09% annual growth. Out of those 340 applicants, 228 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 67.1% acceptance rate.

There were 253 students enrolled at Hiwassee College in 2018. 5% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Hiwassee College has an overall enrollment yield of 28.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

67.1%
Acceptance Rate in 2018
228
Accepted Out of 340

In 2018, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Hiwassee College was 67.1% (228 admissions from 340 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2017, which was 63.6%. Between 2017 and 2018, the number of applicants declined by 9.09%, while admissions declined by 4.2%.

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SAT Scores

5%
Submission Percentage (2018)
3
Scores Submitted (2018)

5% of enrolled first-time students at Hiwassee College in 2018 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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Enrollment

Hiwassee College had a total enrollment of 253 students in 2018. The full-time enrollment at Hiwassee College is 244 students and the part-time enrollment is 9. This means that 96.4% of students enrolled at Hiwassee College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Hiwassee College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.3% White, 13.8% Black or African American, 5.93% Hispanic or Latino, and 3.95% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Hiwassee College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.9%), followed by White Male (29.5%) and Black or African American Male (9.02%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

96.4%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Hiwassee College in 2018, both undergraduate and graduate, is 253 students. The full-time enrollment at Hiwassee College is 244 and the part-time enrollment is 9. This means that 96.4% of students enrolled at Hiwassee College are enrolled full-time compared with 43.2% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

85%
2018 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 Hiwassee College was 85%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (63%), Hiwassee College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2018)
  1. White
    183 enrolled students
  2. Black or African American
    35 enrolled students
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    15 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Hiwassee College is 72.3% White, 13.8% Black or African American, 5.93% Hispanic or Latino, and 3.95% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 42.6% White, 27.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

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Graduates

In 2018, 12 more women than men received degrees from Hiwassee College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Hiwassee College is white (59 degrees awarded). There were 4.54 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (13 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Hiwassee College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (38 degrees awarded).

In 2018,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Hiwassee College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (54 degrees awarded), Health (17 degrees), and Business (4 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hiwassee College are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,639,335 people), Other managers (2,238,430 people), Registered nurses (1,850,364 people), Software developers (1,446,628 people), and Accountants & auditors (1,374,574 people).

The most specialized majors at Hiwassee College in 2018 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (54 degrees awarded), Health (17 degrees), Business (4 degrees), Biology (0 degrees), and Theology (0 degrees) (as of 2018).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hiwassee College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Hiwassee College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (54 degrees awarded), Health (17 degrees), Business (4 degrees), Biology (0 degrees), and Theology (0 degrees) (as of 2018).

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Common Industries by Major

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hiwassee College are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

The most specialized majors at Hiwassee College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (54 degrees awarded), Health (17 degrees), Business (4 degrees), Biology (0 degrees), and Theology (0 degrees) (as of 2018).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Hiwassee College.
Most Common (2018)
  1. 17 degrees awarded
  2. 16 degrees awarded
  3. 4 degrees awarded

In 2018, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Hiwassee College was Dental Hygiene with 17 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

34
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2018
46
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2018

In 2018, 34 degrees were awarded to men at Hiwassee College, which is 0.739 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (46).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Hiwassee College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.35 times more than the 23 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Hiwassee College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.742 times less than the 31 male recipients with that same degree.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Black or African American Male
Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2018 at Hiwassee College is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/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.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)
  1. White
    59 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    13 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Hiwassee College is white (59 degrees awarded). There were 4.54 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (13 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)
  1. White Female
    39 degrees awarded
  2. White Male
    20 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American Male
    11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Hiwassee College is white female (39 degrees awarded). There were 1.95 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (20 degrees).

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Operations

Hiwassee College has an endowment valued at nearly $6.04M, as of the end of the 2018 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 267k (4.42%) compared to the 0.527% average return (72.1k on 13.7M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2018, Hiwassee College had a total salary expenditure of 6.08M. Hiwassee College employs 11 Instructors, 2 Professors and 1 No academic ranks. Most academics at Hiwassee College are Male Instructor (6), Female Instructor (5), and Male Professor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hiwassee College are: Service, with 11 employees, Management, with 8 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 8 employees.

Endowment

$6.04M
2018 Endowment
3.18%
growth from 2017

Hiwassee College has an endowment valued at about $6.04M, as of the end of the 2018 fiscal year. The endowment of Hiwassee College grew 3.18% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $7.63M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$2.83M
2018 Salaries
18.2%
growth from 2017

In 2018, Hiwassee College paid a median of $2.83M in salaries, which represents 46.6% of their overall expenditure ($6.08M) and a 18.2% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.861% growth between 2016 and 2017, and a 9.43% growth between 2015 and 2016.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 13M (33.2% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$481k
Instructional Salaries
15
Number of Employees

In 2018, Hiwassee College paid a total of $481k to 15 employees working as instructors, which represents 17% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $3.45M (26.6%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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Occupations by Share

Instructor
Most Common Instructor
11 Employees
Service
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
11 Employees

In 2018, the most common positions for instructional staff at Hiwassee College were Instructor with 11 employees, Professor with 2 employees, and No academic rank with 1 employees.

In 2018, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hiwassee College were Service with 11 employees, Management with 8 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 8 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2018)
  1. Male Instructor
  2. Female Instructor
  3. Male Professor

In 2018, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Hiwassee College was Male Instructor with 6 employees, Female Instructor with 5 employees, and Male Professor with 2 employees.

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