Niagara County Community College

www.niagaracc.suny.edu

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,752

4.21% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$4,995

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

13.1%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

4,389

53.6% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

33.4%

343 Graduates

About

Niagara County Community College is a higher education institution located in Niagara County, NY. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Niagara County Community College were .

In 2020, 977 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Niagara County Community College. 62.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (766 degrees), 9.95 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (77 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Niagara County Community College is $4,752, which is $−3,228 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

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

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Niagara County Community College is $4,752, which is $−3,228 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,995.

In 2020, 49% of undergraduate students attending Niagara County Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 25% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$4,752

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Niagara County Community College was $4,752. The cost of tuition at Niagara County Community College is $−3,228 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

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

Average Net Price

$4,995

2020 Value

2.61%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Niagara County Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,995. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Niagara County Community College grew by 2.61%.

This chart compares the average net price of Niagara County 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

$9,792

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Niagara County Community College was of $9,792 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of room and board decreased by 13.3% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

25%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

49% of undergraduate students at Niagara County Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a decline of 3.92% with respect to 2019, when 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Niagara County 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.

13.1%

2018 Default Rate

149

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Niagara County Community College was 13.1%, which represents 149 out of the 1140 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

Niagara County Community College has a total enrollment of 4,389 students. The full-time enrollment at Niagara County Community College is 2,353 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,036. This means that 53.6% of students enrolled at Niagara County Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Niagara County Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 76.5% White, 9.3% Black or African American, 4.81% Hispanic or Latino, 4.01% Two or More Races, 1.44% Asian, 1% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0911% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Niagara County Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.3%), followed by White Male (29.1%) and Black or African American Female (7.78%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

53.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Niagara County Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,389 students. The full-time enrollment at Niagara County Community College is 2,353 and the part-time enrollment is 2,036. This means that 53.6% of students enrolled at Niagara County Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 34.4% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

59%

2020 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 Niagara County Community College was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Niagara County Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
3,356
Black or African American
408
Hispanic or Latino
211

The enrolled student population at Niagara County Community College is 76.5% White, 9.3% Black or African American, 4.81% Hispanic or Latino, 4.01% Two or More Races, 1.44% Asian, 1% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0911% 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 44.5% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.2% 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, 100 students (2.28%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 245 more women than men received degrees from Niagara County Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Niagara County Community College is white (766 degrees awarded). There were 9.95 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (77 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Niagara County Community College is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Niagara County Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (22 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (8 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (15 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Niagara County Community College are Other managers (35,027 people), Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers (26,376 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (21,179 people), Postsecondary teachers (19,751 people), and Sales representatives, wholesale & manufacturing (18,696 people).

The most specialized majors at Niagara County Community College are Communication Technologies (22 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (8 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (15 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (90 degrees), and Agriculture (24 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Niagara County Community College are Chief executives & legislators, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Surgeons, Physicians, and Tax preparers

Common Industries by Major

Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Niagara County Community College are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (48,394 people), Elementary & secondary schools (47,642 people), Farming (29,938 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (26,801 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (24,712 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Niagara County Community College was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

366

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

611

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 366 degrees were awarded to men at Niagara County Community College, which is 0.599 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (611).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 51 degrees were awarded to men at Niagara County Community College in Humanistic Studies, which is 0.505 times less than the 101 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 101 degrees were awarded to women at Niagara County Community College in Humanistic Studies, which is 1.98 times more than the 51 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

16%

100% Completion Time

30%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 16% of students graduating from Niagara County Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 30% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 38% 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.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (44.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Niagara County Community College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (44.4% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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, 2.33% of graduates (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
766 degrees awarded
Black or African American
77 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
38 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Niagara County Community College is white (766 degrees awarded). There were 9.95 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (77 degrees).

2.97% of degree recipients (29 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
476 degrees awarded
White Male
290 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
54 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Niagara County Community College is white female (476 degrees awarded). There were 1.64 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (290 degrees).

Operations

Niagara County Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $7.58M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $90.4k (1.19%), compared to the 5.11% average return ($226k on $4.42M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2020, Niagara County Community College had a total salary expenditure of $61.3M. Niagara County Community College employs 46 Professors, 18 Associate professors, and 15 Instructors. Most academics at Niagara County Community College are Female Professors (26), Male Professors(20), and Male Associate professors (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Niagara County Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 58 employees, Service, with 44 employees, and Management with 33 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$7.58M

2020 Endowment

32.5%

decline from 2019

Niagara County Community College has an endowment valued at about $7.58M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Niagara County Community College declined 32.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.16M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Niagara County 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: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.03M - Federal
$557k - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Niagara County Community College received $1.03M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $557k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$23.8M

2020 Salaries

3.39%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Niagara County Community College paid a median of $23.8M in salaries, which represents 38.8% of their overall expenditure ($61.3M) and a 3.39% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.553% decline from 2018 and a 5.54% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (43.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.57M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, Niagara County Community College paid a total of $7.57M to 88 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.98M (29.6%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

46 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

58 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Niagara County Community College were Professor with 46 employees; Associate professor with 18 employees; and Associate professor with 15 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Niagara County Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 58 employees; Service with 44 employees; and Management with 33 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female Professor
Male Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Niagara County Community College was Female Professor with 26 employees, Male Professor with 20 employees, and Male Associate professor with 9 employees.

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

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