North Lake College

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

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 $−6,198 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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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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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.

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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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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 (22.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (19.7%) and White Male (9.99%).

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 32.5% 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 (60%), North Lake College had a retention rate higher 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 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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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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

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Lake College are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 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

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, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

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

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 Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 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. 1,107 degrees awarded
  2. 93 degrees awarded
  3. 41 degrees awarded

In 2019, the most common associates degree concentration at North Lake College was General Studies with 1,107 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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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Two or More Races Female
Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2019 at North Lake College is Female and Two or More Races (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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.

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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. Asian Female
    239 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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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, a 0.954% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

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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 $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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Occupations by Share

No academic rank
Most Common Instructor
117 Employees
Management
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
77 Employees

In 2019, the most common positions for instructional staff at North Lake College was No academic rank with 117 employees.

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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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2019)
  1. Male No academic rank
  2. Female No academic rank

In 2019, the most common demographic for instructional staff at North Lake College was Male No academic rank with 62 employees, and Female No academic rank with 55 employees.

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