Hiwassee College

www.hiwassee.edu

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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

2018 Graduation Rate

50%

7 Graduates

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) and Forest Technology (1 degrees).

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 $7,889 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

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.

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

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%.

This chart compares the average net price of Hiwassee 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

$7,284

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.

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

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.

This chart compares the average award discount at Hiwassee 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.

18.6%

2015 Default Rate

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.

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.

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%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Hiwassee College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2018)

Scores Submitted (2018)

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

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

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 (44.4%), followed by White Male (28.5%) and Black or African American Male (9.98%).

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 38.3% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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

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 (59%), Hiwassee College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2018)

White
183 enrolled students
Black or African American
35 enrolled students
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 35% White, 33.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 11.8% 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, 6 students (2.37%) did not report their race.

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), followed by Forest Technology (1 degrees).

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 Agriculture (4 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (54 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (1 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 Hiwassee College are Registered nurses (1,595,161 people), Accountants & auditors (1,034,659 people), Other managers (854,112 people), Financial managers (541,885 people), and Chief executives & legislators (433,782 people).

The most specialized majors at Hiwassee College in 2018 are Agriculture (4 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (54 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (1 degrees), Health (17 degrees), and Business (4 degrees) (as of 2018).

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 Hiwassee College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Hiwassee College are Agriculture (4 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (54 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (1 degrees), Health (17 degrees), and Business (4 degrees) (as of 2018).

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 Hiwassee College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,958,965 people), Elementary & secondary schools (872,135 people), Computer Systems Design (613,511 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (552,802 people), and Banking & related activities (471,882 people).

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)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
38 degrees awarded
Forest Technology
1 degrees awarded

In 2018, the most common associates degree concentration at Hiwassee College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 38 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2018

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).

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

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.

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.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

150% Completion Time

In 2018, 5% of students graduating from Hiwassee College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 7% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 10% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate/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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)

White
59 degrees awarded
Black or African American
13 degrees awarded
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).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)

White Female
39 degrees awarded
White Female
35 degrees awarded
White Female
32 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Hiwassee College is white female (39 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (35 degrees).

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 9.49% average return (1.27M on 13.4M) 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 Assistant professors. 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 $7.38M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Hiwassee College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associates Carnegie Classification grouping.

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.

Instructional Salaries

$481k

Instructional Salaries

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 $744k (3.92%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

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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