North Lake College

www.northlakecollege.edu

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    2019 Undergraduate Tuition
    $1,770
    2019 Average Net Price
    $5,216
    After Financial Aid
    2017 Default Rate
    16.3%
    on Student Loans
    2019 Enrolled Students
    11,310
    15.8% Full-Time
    2019 Graduation Rate
    20.5%
    81 Graduates

    About

    North Lake College is a higher education institution located in Dallas County, TX. In 2019, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at North Lake College were General Studies (1,107 degrees awarded), General Business (93 degrees), and Construction Engineering Technology (41 degrees).

    In 2019, 1,793 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at North Lake College. 51.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (550 degrees), 1.02 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (537 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at North Lake College is $1,770, which is $−6,390 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    In 2017 the default rate for borrower's at North Lake College was 16.3%, corresponding to 79 out of the 486 total borrowers.

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    Costs

    In 2019, the median undergraduate tuition at North Lake College is $1,770.

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,216.

    In 2019, 44% of undergraduate students attending North Lake College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 8% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $1,770
    2019 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2019, the cost of tuition at North Lake College was $1,770.

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    Average Net Price

    $5,216
    2019 Value
    8.15%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2019 North Lake College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,216. Between 2018 and 2019, the average net price of North Lake College grew by 8.15%.

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    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.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $10,152
    Room and Board
    $2,000
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at North Lake College was of $10,152 in 2019. The cost of room and board increased by 2.08% between 2018 and 2019.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    44%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    8%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    44% of undergraduate students at North Lake College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2019. This represents a growth of 2.33% with respect to 2018, when 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

    This chart compares the average award discount at North Lake 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.

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    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.
    16.3%
    2017 Default Rate
    79
    Number of Defaults

    In 2017 the default rate for borrower's at North Lake College was 16.3%, which represents 79 out of the 486 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.

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    Enrollment

    North Lake College had a total enrollment of 11,310 students in 2019. The full-time enrollment at North Lake College is 1,791 students and the part-time enrollment is 9,519. This means that 15.8% of students enrolled at North Lake College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at North Lake College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 44% Hispanic or Latino, 17.5% Black or African American, 17.2% White, 13.4% Asian, 1.98% Two or More Races, 0.283% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.177% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at North Lake College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (20.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (17.3%) and Asian Male (12.2%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    15.8%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at North Lake College in 2019, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,310 students. The full-time enrollment at North Lake College is 1,791 and the part-time enrollment is 9,519. This means that 15.8% of students enrolled at North Lake College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    62%
    2019 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 North Lake College was 62%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), North Lake College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2019)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      4,981 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      1,977 enrolled students
    3. White
      1,946 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at North Lake College is 44% Hispanic or Latino, 17.5% Black or African American, 17.2% White, 13.4% Asian, 1.98% Two or More Races, 0.283% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.177% 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 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 554 students (4.9%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2019, 45 more women than men received degrees from North Lake College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at North Lake College is asian (550 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (537 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at North Lake College is General Studies (1,107 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (93 degrees) and Construction Engineering Technology (41 degrees).

    In 2019,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at North Lake College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,107 degrees awarded), Construction (66 degrees), and Communication Technologies (25 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Software developers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Lake College are Software developers (658,106 people), Other managers (169,525 people), Computer occupations, all other (139,840 people), Computer & information systems managers (119,907 people), and Computer support specialists (92,633 people).

    The most specialized majors at North Lake College in 2019 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,107 degrees awarded), Construction (66 degrees), Communication Technologies (25 degrees), Engineering Technologies (88 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (113 degrees) (as of 2019).

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    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 North Lake College are Surgeons, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, and Actuaries

    The most specialized majors at North Lake College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,107 degrees awarded), Construction (66 degrees), Communication Technologies (25 degrees), Engineering Technologies (88 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (113 degrees) (as of 2019).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Computer Systems Design
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Lake College are Computer Systems Design (668,426 people), Elementary & secondary schools (192,223 people), Construction (161,472 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (133,078 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (99,460 people).

    The most specialized majors at North Lake College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,107 degrees awarded), Construction (66 degrees), Communication Technologies (25 degrees), Engineering Technologies (88 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (113 degrees) (as of 2019).

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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 North Lake College.
    Most Common (2019)
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      76 degrees awarded
    2. Electrician
      60 degrees awarded
    3. Accounting
      59 degrees awarded

    In 2019, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at North Lake College was General Business Administration & Management with 76 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    874
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2019
    919
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2019

    In 2019, 874 degrees were awarded to men at North Lake College, which is 0.951 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (919).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2019, 491 degrees were awarded to men at North Lake College in General Studies, which is 0.797 times less than the 616 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2019, 616 degrees were awarded to men at North Lake College in General Studies, which is 1.25 times more than the 491 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    7%
    100% Completion Time
    17%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2019, 7% of students graduating from North Lake College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 17% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 26% within 200%.

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    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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2019)
    1. Asian
      550 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      537 degrees awarded
    3. White
      298 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at North Lake College is asian (550 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (537 degrees).

    4.91% of degree recipients (88 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2019)
    1. Asian Male
      311 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino Female
      298 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino Female
      246 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at North Lake College is asian male (311 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more asian male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (298 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2019, North Lake College had a total salary expenditure of 61.7M. North Lake College employs 117 No academic ranks. Most academics at North Lake College are Male No academic rank (62), and Female No academic rank (55).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Lake College are: Management, with 77 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 53 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 50 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $30.6M
    2019 Salaries
    0.954%
    growth from 2018

    In 2019, North Lake College paid a median of $30.6M in salaries, which represents 49.6% of their overall expenditure ($61.7M) and a 0.954% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.35% growth between 2017 and 2018, and a 2.47% growth between 2016 and 2017.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $8.2M
    Instructional Salaries
    117
    Number of Employees

    In 2019, North Lake College paid a total of $8.2M to 117 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.8% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2019, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Lake College were Management with 77 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 53 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 50 employees.

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