Olympic College

www.olympic.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,197

2023 Average Net Price

$11,105

After Financial Aid

2021 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

5,413

60.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

34%

147 Graduates

About

Olympic College is a higher education institution located in Kitsap County, WA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Olympic College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (680 degrees awarded), Industrial Technology (179 degrees), and Registered Nursing (67 degrees).

In 2023, 2,104 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Olympic College. 54.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,295 degrees), 5.73 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (226 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Olympic College is $4,197, which is $−7,994 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Olympic College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 228 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Olympic College is $4,197, which is $7,995 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,105.

In 2023, 34% of undergraduate students attending Olympic College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 4% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,197

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Olympic College was $4,197. The cost of tuition at Olympic College is $−7,995 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

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

Average Net Price

$11,105

2023 Value

4.51%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Olympic College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,105. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Olympic College grew by 4.51%.

This chart compares the average net price of Olympic 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

$10,600

Room and Board

$1,350

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Olympic College was of $10,600 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.17% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,350. The cost of books and supplies increased by 4.25% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

34%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

34% of undergraduate students at Olympic College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 35.8% with respect to 2022, when 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Olympic 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 Olympic College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 228 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

Olympic College had a total enrollment of 5,413 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Olympic College is 3,297 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,116. This means that 60.9% of students enrolled at Olympic College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Olympic College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.6% White, 13.3% Hispanic or Latino, 10.8% Two or More Races, 6.48% Asian, 3.07% Black or African American, 0.924% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.887% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Olympic College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (30.6%), followed by White Male (23.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.81%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

60.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Olympic College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,413 students. The full-time enrollment at Olympic College is 3,297 and the part-time enrollment is 2,116. This means that 60.9% of students enrolled at Olympic College are enrolled full-time compared with 44% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,631 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
718 enrolled students
Two or More Races
583 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Olympic College is 48.6% White, 13.3% Hispanic or Latino, 10.8% Two or More Races, 6.48% Asian, 3.07% Black or African American, 0.924% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.887% 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 Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 42.4% White, 27.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.9% 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, 815 students (15.1%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 180 more women than men received degrees from Olympic College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Olympic College is white (1,295 degrees awarded). There were 5.73 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (226 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Olympic College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (680 degrees awarded), followed by Industrial Technology (179 degrees) and Registered Nursing (67 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Olympic College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (698 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (680 degrees), and Communication Technologies (19 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Olympic College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,541,622 people), Registered nurses (1,501,632 people), Secondary school teachers (489,643 people), Education administrators (270,679 people), and Special education teachers (213,085 people).

The most specialized majors at Olympic College in 2023 are Engineering Technologies (698 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (680 degrees), Communication Technologies (19 degrees), Precision Production (64 degrees), and Education (119 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 Olympic College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Skincare specialists, and Correspondence clerks & order clerks

The most specialized majors at Olympic College are Engineering Technologies (698 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (680 degrees), Communication Technologies (19 degrees), Precision Production (64 degrees), and Education (119 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 Olympic College are Elementary & secondary schools (2,928,794 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,657,570 people), uninformed (468,252 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (358,488 people), and Outpatient care centers (310,746 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
680 degrees awarded
Industrial Technology
179 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
67 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Olympic College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 680 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

962

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,142

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 962 degrees were awarded to men at Olympic College, which is 0.842 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,142).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 385 degrees were awarded to men at Olympic College in Industrial Technology, which is 2.52 times more than the 153 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 447 degrees were awarded to men at Olympic College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.92 times more than the 233 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Olympic College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/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, 2.72% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,295 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
226 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
216 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Olympic College is white (1,295 degrees awarded). There were 5.73 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (226 degrees).

5.42% of degree recipients (114 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
684 degrees awarded
White Male
611 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
138 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Olympic College is white female (684 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (611 degrees).

Operations

Olympic College has an endowment valued at nearly $18.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.31M (6.99%) compared to the 2.77% average return (416k on 15M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Olympic College had a total salary expenditure of 89.4M. Olympic College employs 118 No academic ranks. Most academics at Olympic College are Female No academic rank (65), and Male No academic rank (53).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Olympic College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 78 employees, Management, with 41 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 34 employees.

Endowment

$18.7M

2023 Endowment

0.936%

decline from 2022

Olympic College has an endowment valued at about $18.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Olympic College declined 0.936% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.7M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Olympic College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Associates Dominant Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.48M - Federal
$2.07M - State
$8.62M - Local

As of 2023, Olympic College received $1.48M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2.07M from state grants and contracts, and $8.62M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$35.7M

2023 Salaries

10.6%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Olympic College paid a median of $35.7M in salaries, which represents 39.9% of their overall expenditure ($89.4M) and a 10.6% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.56% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 8.16% growth between 2020 and 2021.

Instructional Salaries

$10.9M

Instructional Salaries

118

Number of Employees

In 2023, Olympic College paid a total of $10.9M to 118 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $533k (3.76%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

118 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

78 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Olympic College was No academic rank with 118 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Olympic College were Office and Administrative Support with 78 employees, Management with 41 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 34 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Olympic College was Female No academic rank with 65 employees, and Male No academic rank with 53 employees.

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

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