Spoon River College

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,740

6.04% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$7,371

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

1,212

37.3% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

41%

55 Graduates

About

Spoon River College is a higher education institution located in Fulton County, IL. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Spoon River College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (130 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (16 degrees), and Medical Assistant (7 degrees).

In 2022, 536 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Spoon River College. 55.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (475 degrees), 14.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (32 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Spoon River College is $4,740, which is $−3,372 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Spoon River College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 188 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Spoon River College is $4,740, which is $3,372 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,371.

In 2022, 78% of undergraduate students attending Spoon River College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 10% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,740

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Spoon River College was $4,740. The cost of tuition at Spoon River College is $−3,372 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

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

Average Net Price

$7,371

2022 Value

21.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Spoon River College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,371. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Spoon River College grew by 21.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Spoon River 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

$4,600

Room and Board

$1,700

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Spoon River College was of $4,600 in 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,700. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

10%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

78% of undergraduate students at Spoon River College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 21.2% with respect to 2021, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Spoon River 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Spoon River College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 188 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

Spoon River College had a total enrollment of 1,212 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Spoon River College is 452 students and the part-time enrollment is 760. This means that 37.3% of students enrolled at Spoon River College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Spoon River College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 86.3% White, 7.01% Black or African American, 3.96% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% Two or More Races, 0.908% Asian, 0.33% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0825% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Spoon River College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.1%), followed by White Male (36.1%) and Black or African American Male (4.42%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

37.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Spoon River College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,212 students. The full-time enrollment at Spoon River College is 452 and the part-time enrollment is 760. This means that 37.3% of students enrolled at Spoon River College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.2% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

54%

2022 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 Spoon River College was 54%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), Spoon River College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Spoon River College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
1,046 enrolled students
Black or African American
85 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
48 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Spoon River College is 86.3% White, 7.01% Black or African American, 3.96% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% Two or More Races, 0.908% Asian, 0.33% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0825% 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 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2022, 62 more women than men received degrees from Spoon River College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Spoon River College is white (475 degrees awarded). There were 14.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (32 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Spoon River College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (130 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (16 degrees) and Medical Assistant (7 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Spoon River College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (22 degrees awarded), Precision Production (29 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (259 degrees).

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 Spoon River College are Registered nurses (1,437,808 people), Software developers (563,221 people), Other managers (226,931 people), Medical & health services managers (170,602 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (166,699 people).

The most specialized majors at Spoon River College in 2022 are Transportation (22 degrees awarded), Precision Production (29 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (259 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (48 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (49 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 Spoon River College are Surgeons, Physicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Spoon River College are Transportation (22 degrees awarded), Precision Production (29 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (259 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (48 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (49 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 Spoon River College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,642,647 people), Computer Systems Design (626,060 people), Elementary & secondary schools (475,413 people), Outpatient care centers (281,163 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (280,395 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2022)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
106 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
48 degrees awarded
General Studies
23 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Spoon River College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 106 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

237

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

299

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 237 degrees were awarded to men at Spoon River College, which is 0.793 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (299).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 85 degrees were awarded to men at Spoon River College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.563 times less than the 151 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 151 degrees were awarded to men at Spoon River College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.78 times more than the 85 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

20%

100% Completion Time

42%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 20% of students graduating from Spoon River College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Spoon River College is Female and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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 (2022)

White
475 degrees awarded
Black or African American
32 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Spoon River College is white (475 degrees awarded). There were 14.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (32 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
266 degrees awarded
White Male
209 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Spoon River College is white female (266 degrees awarded). There were 1.27 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (209 degrees).

Operations

Spoon River College has an endowment valued at nearly $4.09M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 22.5k (0.551%) compared to the 0.843% average return (43.9k on 5.21M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2022, Spoon River College had a total salary expenditure of 21.5M. Spoon River College employs 27 No academic ranks. Most academics at Spoon River College are Female No academic rank (15), and Male No academic rank (12).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Spoon River College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 21 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 19 employees, and Management with 17 employees.

Endowment

$4.09M

2022 Endowment

1.27%

decline from 2021

Spoon River College has an endowment valued at about $4.09M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Spoon River College declined 1.27% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.12M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$7.35M

2022 Salaries

10.6%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Spoon River College paid a median of $7.35M in salaries, which represents 34.2% of their overall expenditure ($21.5M) and a 10.6% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.59% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 1.09% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.64M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Spoon River College paid a total of $1.64M to 27 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

27 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

21 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Spoon River College was No academic rank with 27 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Spoon River College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 21 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 19 employees, and Management with 17 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Spoon River College was Female No academic rank with 15 employees, and Male No academic rank with 12 employees.

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

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