Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$19,083

2024 Average Net Price

$31,486

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

72.7%

9,497 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

6,669

72.4% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

70.4%

650 Graduates

About

Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools is a Carnegie Classification grouping of higher education institutions. In 2024, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools were Computer & Information Systems Security (445 degrees awarded), Electrician (273 degrees), and Computer Science (189 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools is $19,083, which is $8,163 more than than the national median of $10,920. The cost of out-of-state tuition is $19,083, which is 100% of the cost for in-state students, and is $3,610 more than than the national median $15,473.

Special Focus Institutions

Costs

The median in-state tuition for Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools is $19,083, which is $8,083 more than than the national median in-state tuition of $11,000. The cost of out-of-state tuition is $19,083, which is 100% of the cost for in-state students, and is $3,610 more than than the national median out-of-state tuition of $15,473.

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $31,486.

Tuition Costs

$19,083

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of out-of-state tuition at Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools was $19,083, which is 100% of the cost for in-state students, which was $19,083. The cost of out-of-state tuition at Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools is $3,610 more than than the overall (public and private) national median of $15,473, and the in-state tuition is $8,083 more than than the overall (public and private) national median $11,000.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$31,486

2024 Value

10.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $31,486. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools grew by 10.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools (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

$14,690

Room and Board

$1,440

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools was of $14,690 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 22.4% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,440. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 4% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

45.5%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

77% of undergraduate students at Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 9.94% with respect to 2023, when 85.5% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools (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.

Admissions

Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools received 9,497 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 21.1% annual growth. Out of those 9,497 applicants, 6,907 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 72.7% acceptance rate.

There were 6,669 students enrolled at Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools in 2024. 45.5% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools has an overall enrollment yield of 15%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

72.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

6,907

Accepted Out of 9,497

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools was 72.7% (6,907 admissions from 9,497 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 68%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 21.1%, while admissions grew by 29.5%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

45.5%

Submission Percentage (2024)

402

Scores Submitted (2024)

45.5% of enrolled first-time students at Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools had a total enrollment of 6,669 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools is 4,826 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,843. This means that 72.4% of students enrolled at Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.2% White, 14% Hispanic or Latino, 8.65% Asian, 5.31% Black or African American, 5.11% Two or More Races, 0.435% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.3% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (42.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (13.5%) and White Female (11.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (15.6%), followed by Asian Male (13.1%) and White Male (8.16%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

72.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,669 students. The full-time enrollment at Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools is 4,826 and the part-time enrollment is 1,843. This means that 72.4% of students enrolled at Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

92%

2024 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 Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools was 92%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
3,413 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
932 enrolled students
Asian
577 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools is 51.2% White, 14% Hispanic or Latino, 8.65% Asian, 5.31% Black or African American, 5.11% Two or More Races, 0.435% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.3% 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 Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% 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, 224 students (3.36%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 1,135 fewer women than men received degrees from Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools is white (875 degrees awarded). There were 2.26 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (387 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools is Electrician (273 degrees awarded), followed by Biomedical Technology (48 degrees) and Automation Engineer Technology (41 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (273 degrees awarded), Engineering (489 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (779 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 Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools are Software developers (1,122,238 people), Other managers (441,552 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (415,572 people), Civil engineers (328,542 people), and Mechanical engineers (235,538 people).

The most specialized majors at Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools in 2024 are Construction (273 degrees awarded), Engineering (489 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (779 degrees), Transportation (57 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (132 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools are Physicians, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Podiatrists, and Actuaries

The most specialized majors at Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools are Construction (273 degrees awarded), Engineering (489 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (779 degrees), Transportation (57 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (132 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools are Computer Systems Design (1,106,625 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (510,824 people), Construction (442,805 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (266,198 people), and Aircraft & parts manufacturing (231,620 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools.

Most Common (2024)

Electrician
273 degrees awarded
Biomedical Technology
48 degrees awarded
Automation Engineer Technology
41 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools was Electrician with 273 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,494

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

359

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,494 degrees were awarded to men at Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools, which is 4.16 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (359).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 400 degrees were awarded to men at Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools in Computer & Information Systems Security, which is 8.89 times more than the 45 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 56 degrees were awarded to men at Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools in Computer Science, which is 0.421 times less than the 133 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

73%

100% Completion Time

81%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 73% of students graduating from Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 81% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 82% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
875 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
387 degrees awarded
Asian
146 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools is white (875 degrees awarded). There were 2.26 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (387 degrees).

3.72% of degree recipients (69 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
4,977 degrees awarded
White Male
4,091 degrees awarded
White Male
3,861 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools is white male (4,977 degrees awarded). There were 1.22 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (4,091 degrees).

Operations

Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools has an endowment valued at nearly $295M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 134M (45.6%) compared to the 2.96% average return (416k on 14.1M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2024, Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools had a total salary expenditure of 15M. Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools employs 102 Professors, 75 Associate professors and 71 Assistant professors. Most academics at Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools are Male Professor (76), Male Instructor (49), and Male Associate professor (48).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools are: Management, with 162 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 110 employees, and Service with 109 employees.

Endowment

$295M

2024 Endowment

44%

growth from 2023

Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools has an endowment valued at about $295M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools grew 44% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $281M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$5.49M

2024 Salaries

26.7%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools paid a median of $5.49M in salaries, which represents 36.6% of their overall expenditure ($15M) and a 26.7% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 32.4% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.64% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$34.4M

Instructional Salaries

322

Number of Employees

In 2024, Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools paid a total of $34.4M to 322 employees working as instructors, which represents 35% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools were Management with 162 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 110 employees, and Service with 109 employees.