McNally Smith College of Music

www.mcnallysmith.edu

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$28,400

5.03% growth from 2016

2016 Average Net Price

$29,970

After Financial Aid

2014 Default Rate

12.1%

on Student Loans

2016 Acceptance Rate

65.4%

272 Applicants

2016 Enrolled Students

376

87.5% Full-Time

2016 Graduation Rate

37.3%

22 Graduates

Costs

In 2017, the median undergraduate tuition at McNally Smith College of Music is $28,400.

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $29,970.

In 2016, 64% of undergraduate students attending McNally Smith College of Music received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$28,400

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at McNally Smith College of Music was $28,400.

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

Average Net Price

$29,970

2016 Value

21.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2016 McNally Smith College of Music had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,970. Between 2015 and 2016, the average net price of McNally Smith College of Music grew by 21.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of McNally Smith College of Music (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

$7,100

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at McNally Smith College of Music was of $7,100 in 2017. The cost of room and board decreased by 13.7% between 2016 and 2017.

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 McNally Smith College of Music (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

64% of undergraduate students at McNally Smith College of Music received financial aid through grants or loans in 2016. This represents a growth of 8.47% with respect to 2015, when 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at McNally Smith College of Music (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.

12.1%

2014 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2014 the default rate for borrower's at McNally Smith College of Music was 12.1%, which represents 31 out of the 256 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

McNally Smith College of Music had a total enrollment of 376 students in 2016. The full-time enrollment at McNally Smith College of Music is 329 students and the part-time enrollment is 47. This means that 87.5% of students enrolled at McNally Smith College of Music are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at McNally Smith College of Music, both undergraduate and graduate, is 66.5% White, 10.9% Black or African American, 9.57% Two or More Races, 2.66% Asian, 1.86% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.532% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at McNally Smith College of Music in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (48.4%), followed by White Female (20.2%) and Black or African American Male (6.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (38.9%), followed by Asian Male (22.2%) and Black or African American Male (22.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

87.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at McNally Smith College of Music in 2016, both undergraduate and graduate, is 376 students. The full-time enrollment at McNally Smith College of Music is 329 and the part-time enrollment is 47. This means that 87.5% of students enrolled at McNally Smith College of Music are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Retention Rate over Time

57%

2016 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 McNally Smith College of Music was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), McNally Smith College of Music had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2016)

White
250 enrolled students
Black or African American
41 enrolled students
Two or More Races
36 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at McNally Smith College of Music is 66.5% White, 10.9% Black or African American, 9.57% Two or More Races, 2.66% Asian, 1.86% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.532% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% 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, 1 students (0.266%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 29 fewer women than men received degrees from McNally Smith College of Music. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at McNally Smith College of Music is white (58 degrees awarded). There were 9.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (6 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at McNally Smith College of Music is Music Theory & Composition (12 degrees awarded), followed by Music Technology (10 degrees) and Music Management (10 degrees).

In 2017, the most specialized majors across all degree types at McNally Smith College of Music, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (77 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Graphic designers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at McNally Smith College of Music are Graphic designers (94,402 people), Other managers (83,955 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (78,489 people), Other designers (59,536 people), and Postsecondary teachers (56,068 people).

The most specialized majors at McNally Smith College of Music in 2017 are Visual & Performing Arts (77 degrees awarded) (as of 2017).

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 McNally Smith College of Music are Surgeons, Physicians, Crossing guards, Dentists, and Economists

The most specialized majors at McNally Smith College of Music are Visual & Performing Arts (77 degrees awarded) (as of 2017).

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 McNally Smith College of Music are Elementary & secondary schools (185,954 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (130,506 people), Computer Systems Design (84,660 people), Specialized design services (58,910 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (52,514 people).

The most specialized majors at McNally Smith College of Music are Visual & Performing Arts (77 degrees awarded) (as of 2017).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2017)

Stringed Instruments
1 degrees awarded
Music Technology
1 degrees awarded
Other Music
1 degrees awarded

In 2017, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at McNally Smith College of Music was Stringed Instruments with 1 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at McNally Smith College of Music according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2017

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2017

In 2017, 53 degrees were awarded to men at McNally Smith College of Music, which is 2.21 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (24).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at McNally Smith College of Music by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 17 degrees were awarded to men at McNally Smith College of Music in Music Technology, which is 8.5 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 8 degrees were awarded to men at McNally Smith College of Music in Music Theory & Composition, which is 2 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

32%

100% Completion Time

46%

150% Completion Time

In 2016, 32% of students graduating from McNally Smith College of Music completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 48% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions 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 (2017)

White
58 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
6 degrees awarded
Black or African American
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at McNally Smith College of Music is white (58 degrees awarded). There were 9.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (6 degrees).

1.3% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2017)

White Male
83 degrees awarded
White Male
82 degrees awarded
White Male
73 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at McNally Smith College of Music is white male (83 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (82 degrees).

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Average Net Price

Other Student Expenses

Financial Aid by Income Level

Student Loan Default Rate

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Enrollment

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

Retention Rate over Time

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Graduates

Common Jobs by Major

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Common Industries by Major

Majors Awarded

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Most Common Male Majors

Most Common Female Majors

Time to Complete

Race & Ethnicity by Share

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