Holyoke Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,520

4.55% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$6,899

After Financial Aid

2021 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

3,706

32.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

31.8%

133 Graduates

About

Holyoke Community College is a higher education institution located in Hampden County, MA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Holyoke Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (122 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (62 degrees), and Registered Nursing (52 degrees).

In 2023, 656 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Holyoke Community College. 68.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (414 degrees), 3.07 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (135 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Holyoke Community College is $5,520, which is $−2,733 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Holyoke Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 915 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Holyoke Community College is $5,520, which is $2,733 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,899.

In 2023, 62% of undergraduate students attending Holyoke Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 24% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,520

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Holyoke Community College was $5,520. The cost of tuition at Holyoke Community College is $−2,733 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$6,899

2023 Value

13%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Holyoke Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,899. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Holyoke Community College grew by 13%.

This chart compares the average net price of Holyoke 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

$9,140

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Holyoke Community College was of $9,140 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.78% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 25% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

24%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

62% of undergraduate students at Holyoke Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 36.7% with respect to 2022, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Holyoke 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.

2021 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Holyoke Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 915 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

Holyoke Community College had a total enrollment of 3,706 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Holyoke Community College is 1,210 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,496. This means that 32.6% of students enrolled at Holyoke Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Holyoke Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.8% White, 31.8% Hispanic or Latino, 6.5% Black or African American, 4.1% Two or More Races, 2.62% Asian, 0.243% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.054% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Holyoke Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (30.9%), followed by White Male (24.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (17.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

32.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Holyoke Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,706 students. The full-time enrollment at Holyoke Community College is 1,210 and the part-time enrollment is 2,496. This means that 32.6% of students enrolled at Holyoke Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

63%

2023 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 Holyoke Community College was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Holyoke Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,881 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,178 enrolled students
Black or African American
241 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Holyoke Community College is 50.8% White, 31.8% Hispanic or Latino, 6.5% Black or African American, 4.1% Two or More Races, 2.62% Asian, 0.243% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.054% 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 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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, 123 students (3.32%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 244 more women than men received degrees from Holyoke Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Holyoke Community College is white (414 degrees awarded). There were 3.07 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (135 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Holyoke Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (122 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (62 degrees) and Registered Nursing (52 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Holyoke Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (33 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (24 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (33 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Holyoke Community College are Social workers, all other (165,621 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (124,634 people), Other managers (113,003 people), Education administrators (45,707 people), and Social & community service managers (44,160 people).

The most specialized majors at Holyoke Community College in 2023 are Agriculture (33 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (24 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (33 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (122 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (6 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Holyoke Community College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Holyoke Community College are Agriculture (33 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (24 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (33 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (122 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (6 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Holyoke Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (309,842 people), uninformed (171,918 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (126,823 people), Individual & family services (126,135 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (121,598 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
122 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
62 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
52 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Holyoke Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 122 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

206

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

450

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 206 degrees were awarded to men at Holyoke Community College, which is 0.458 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (450).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 43 degrees were awarded to men at Holyoke Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.544 times less than the 79 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 79 degrees were awarded to men at Holyoke Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.84 times more than the 43 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

13%

100% Completion Time

25%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 13% of students graduating from Holyoke Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 25% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 29% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Holyoke Community College is Female and Asian (50% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

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, 3.76% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
414 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
135 degrees awarded
Black or African American
37 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Holyoke Community College is white (414 degrees awarded). There were 3.07 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (135 degrees).

3.05% of degree recipients (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
277 degrees awarded
White Male
137 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
101 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Holyoke Community College is white female (277 degrees awarded). There were 2.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (137 degrees).

Operations

Holyoke Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $7.55M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.46M (19.3%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Holyoke Community College had a total salary expenditure of 64.9M. Holyoke Community College employs 71 Professors, 12 Assistant professors and 10 Associate professors. Most academics at Holyoke Community College are Female Professor (48), Male Professor (23), and Female Assistant professor (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Holyoke Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 68 employees, Management, with 66 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 46 employees.

Endowment

$7.55M

2023 Endowment

0.00775%

decline from 2022

Holyoke Community College has an endowment valued at about $7.55M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Holyoke Community College declined 0.00775% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.75M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Holyoke Community 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: High Transfer-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.1M - Federal
$7.15M - State
$690k - Local

As of 2023, Holyoke Community College received $2.1M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $7.15M from state grants and contracts, and $690k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$34M

2023 Salaries

9.58%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Holyoke Community College paid a median of $34M in salaries, which represents 52.3% of their overall expenditure ($64.9M) and a 9.58% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.99% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 29.4% decline between 2020 and 2021.

Instructional Salaries

$6.83M

Instructional Salaries

100

Number of Employees

In 2023, Holyoke Community College paid a total of $6.83M to 100 employees working as instructors, which represents 20.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

71 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

68 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Holyoke Community College were Professor with 71 employees, Assistant professor with 12 employees, and Associate professor with 10 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Holyoke Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 68 employees, Management with 66 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 46 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Professor
Male Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Holyoke Community College was Female Professor with 48 employees, Male Professor with 23 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 10 employees.

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

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