Ross College-Quad Cities

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2016 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,592

1.53% growth from 2015

2021 Average Net Price

$18,625

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.89%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

79.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

63.6%

21 Graduates

About

Ross College-Quad Cities is a higher education institution located in Scott County, IA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Ross College-Quad Cities were Medical Assistant (21 degrees awarded) and Medical Insurance Specialist (4 degrees).

In 2021, 35 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Ross College-Quad Cities. 97.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 2.86% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (22 degrees), 2.75 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (8 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Ross College-Quad Cities is $11,592, which is $3,624 more than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2016, the median undergraduate tuition at Ross College-Quad Cities is $11,592

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,625.

In 2021, 81% of undergraduate students attending Ross College-Quad Cities received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,592

2016 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2016, the cost of tuition at Ross College-Quad Cities was $11,592.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Ross College-Quad Cities (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,625

2021 Value

6.31%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Ross College-Quad Cities had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,625. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Ross College-Quad Cities grew by 6.31%.

This chart compares the average net price of Ross College-Quad Cities (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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at Ross College-Quad Cities received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 9.46% with respect to 2020, when 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Ross College-Quad Cities (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.

3.89%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Ross College-Quad Cities was 3.89%, which represents 43 out of the 1105 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

Ross College-Quad Cities had a total enrollment of 48 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Ross College-Quad Cities is 38 students and the part-time enrollment is 10. This means that 79.2% of students enrolled at Ross College-Quad Cities are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Ross College-Quad Cities, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56.3% White, 22.9% Black or African American, 2.08% Asian, and 2.08% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at Ross College-Quad Cities in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.6%), followed by Black or African American Female (26.3%) and Asian Female (2.63%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

79.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Ross College-Quad Cities in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48 students. The full-time enrollment at Ross College-Quad Cities is 38 and the part-time enrollment is 10. This means that 79.2% of students enrolled at Ross College-Quad Cities are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2021 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 Ross College-Quad Cities was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Ross College-Quad Cities had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Ross College-Quad Cities (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
27 enrolled students
Black or African American
11 enrolled students
Asian
1 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Ross College-Quad Cities is 56.3% White, 22.9% Black or African American, 2.08% Asian, and 2.08% Hispanic or Latino. 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.

Graduates

In 2021, 33 more women than men received degrees from Ross College-Quad Cities. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Ross College-Quad Cities is white (22 degrees awarded). There were 2.75 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (8 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Ross College-Quad Cities is Medical Assistant (21 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Insurance Specialist (4 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Ross College-Quad Cities, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (35 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ross College-Quad Cities are Registered nurses (1,331,984 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at Ross College-Quad Cities in 2021 are Health (35 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 Ross College-Quad Cities are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Ross College-Quad Cities are Health (35 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ross College-Quad Cities are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,441,543 people), Outpatient care centers (214,960 people), Elementary & secondary schools (206,921 people), Offices of physicians (192,003 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (122,299 people).

The most specialized majors at Ross College-Quad Cities are Health (35 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Medical Assistant
21 degree-majors awarded
Medical Insurance Specialist
4 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Ross College-Quad Cities was Medical Assistant with 21 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1 degrees were awarded to men at Ross College-Quad Cities, which is 0.0294 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (34).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Ross College-Quad Cities by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 1 degrees were awarded to men at Ross College-Quad Cities in Medical Assistant, which is 0.05 times less than the 20 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Ross College-Quad Cities in Medical Assistant, which is 20 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 29% of students graduating from Ross College-Quad Cities completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Ross College-Quad Cities is Female and Asian (100% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
22 degrees awarded
Black or African American
8 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Ross College-Quad Cities is white (22 degrees awarded). There were 2.75 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (8 degrees).

5.71% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
22 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
7 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Ross College-Quad Cities is white female (22 degrees awarded). There were 3.14 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (7 degrees).

Operations

Ross College-Quad Cities employs 2 Instructors. Most academics at Ross College-Quad Cities are Female Instructor (2), and Male Instructor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ross College-Quad Cities are: Management, with 1 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$454k

2021 Salaries

2.66%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Ross College-Quad Cities paid a median of $454k in salaries, a 2.66% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$113k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Ross College-Quad Cities paid a total of $113k to 2 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

2 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

1 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Ross College-Quad Cities was Instructor with 2 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ross College-Quad Cities were Management with 1 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Ross College-Quad Cities was Female Instructor with 2 employees, and Male Instructor with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Ross College-Quad Cities.