St Vincent's College

www.stvincentscollege.edu

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,520

6.36% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$18,175

After Financial Aid

2015 Student Loan

4.87%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

485

4.95% Full-Time

About

St Vincent's College is a higher education institution located in Fairfield County, CT. In 2017, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at St Vincent's College were Registered Nursing (158 degrees awarded) and Radiographer (24 degrees).

In 2017, 217 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at St Vincent's College. 86.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 13.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (124 degrees), 4.43 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (28 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at St Vincent's College is $14,520, which is $20 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2017, the median undergraduate tuition at St Vincent's College is $14,520

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,175.

In 2017, 49% of undergraduate students attending St Vincent's College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,520

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at St Vincent's College was $14,520.

This chart compares the tuition costs of St Vincent's College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,175

2017 Value

9.27%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 St Vincent's College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,175. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of St Vincent's College grew by 9.27%.

This chart compares the average net price of St Vincent's 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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

49% of undergraduate students at St Vincent's College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 22.2% with respect to 2016, when 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at St Vincent's 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.

4.87%

2015 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at St Vincent's College was 4.87%, which represents 13 out of the 267 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

St Vincent's College had a total enrollment of 485 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at St Vincent's College is 24 students and the part-time enrollment is 461. This means that 4.95% of students enrolled at St Vincent's College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at St Vincent's College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47.6% White, 13.4% Hispanic or Latino, 12% Black or African American, 3.3% Asian, 0.206% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.206% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at St Vincent's College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (54.2%), followed by Black or African American Male (8.33%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.33%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

4.95%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at St Vincent's College in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 485 students. The full-time enrollment at St Vincent's College is 24 and the part-time enrollment is 461. This means that 4.95% of students enrolled at St Vincent's College are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Retention Rate over Time

25%

2012 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 St Vincent's College was 25%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), St Vincent's College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at St Vincent's College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

White
231 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
65 enrolled students
Black or African American
58 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at St Vincent's College is 47.6% White, 13.4% Hispanic or Latino, 12% Black or African American, 3.3% Asian, 0.206% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.206% 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 Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% 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, 112 students (23.1%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 157 more women than men received degrees from St Vincent's College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at St Vincent's College is white (124 degrees awarded). There were 4.43 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (28 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at St Vincent's College is Registered Nursing (158 degrees awarded), followed by Radiographer (24 degrees).

In 2017, the most specialized majors across all degree types at St Vincent's College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (217 degrees awarded) and Liberal Arts & Humanities (0 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 St Vincent's 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 St Vincent's College in 2017 are Health (217 degrees awarded) and Liberal Arts & Humanities (0 degrees) (as of 2017).

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 St Vincent's College are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at St Vincent's College are Health (217 degrees awarded) and Liberal Arts & Humanities (0 degrees) (as of 2017).

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 St Vincent's 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 St Vincent's College are Health (217 degrees awarded) and Liberal Arts & Humanities (0 degrees) (as of 2017).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2017)

Registered Nursing
158 degree-majors awarded
Radiographer
24 degree-majors awarded

In 2017, the most common associates degree concentration at St Vincent's College was Registered Nursing with 158 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2017

187

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2017

In 2017, 30 degrees were awarded to men at St Vincent's College, which is 0.16 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (187).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at St Vincent's College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 23 degrees were awarded to men at St Vincent's College in Registered Nursing, which is 0.142 times less than the 162 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 162 degrees were awarded to men at St Vincent's College in Registered Nursing, which is 7.04 times more than the 23 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2016 at St Vincent's College is Female and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, 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 (2017)

White
124 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
28 degrees awarded
Black or African American
22 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at St Vincent's College is white (124 degrees awarded). There were 4.43 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (28 degrees).

18% of degree recipients (39 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2017)

White Female
111 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
21 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at St Vincent's College is white female (111 degrees awarded). There were 5.29 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (21 degrees).

Operations

St Vincent's College has an endowment valued at nearly $3.9M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 774k (19.8%) compared to the 4.56% average return (574k on 12.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2017, St Vincent's College had a total salary expenditure of 6.56M. St Vincent's College employs 8 Assistant professors, 3 Instructors and 3 Associate professors. Most academics at St Vincent's College are Female Assistant professor (6), Female Instructor (3), and Female Professor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at St Vincent's College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 3 employees, Management, with 2 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 2 employees.

Endowment

$3.9M

2017 Endowment

0.667%

decline from 2016

St Vincent's College has an endowment valued at about $3.9M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of St Vincent's College declined 0.667% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $8.7M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at St Vincent's College (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 Health Professions Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$3.4M

2017 Salaries

25.5%

decline from 2016

In 2017, St Vincent's College paid a median of $3.4M in salaries, which represents 51.8% of their overall expenditure ($6.56M) and a 25.5% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.07M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, St Vincent's College paid a total of $1.07M to 16 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

8 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

3 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at St Vincent's College were Assistant professor with 8 employees, Instructor with 3 employees, and Associate professor with 3 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at St Vincent's College were Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees, Management with 2 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2017)

Female Assistant professor
Female Instructor
Female Professor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at St Vincent's College was Female Assistant professor with 6 employees, Female Instructor with 3 employees, and Female Professor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at St Vincent's College.