The Modern College of Design

https://themodern.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$29,975

2.15% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$39,422

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

91.7%

265 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

214

73.8% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

69%

58 Graduates

About

The Modern College of Design is a higher education institution located in Montgomery County, OH. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at The Modern College of Design were Commercial & Advertising Art (42 degrees awarded).

In 2024, 53 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at The Modern College of Design. 77.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 22.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (46 degrees), 9.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at The Modern College of Design is $29,975, which is $15,078 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

Special Focus Two-Year: Arts & Design Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at The Modern College of Design is $29,975, which is $15,078 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $39,422.

In 2024, 88% of undergraduate students attending The Modern College of Design received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$29,975

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at The Modern College of Design was $29,975. The cost of tuition at The Modern College of Design is $15,078 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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

Average Net Price

$39,422

2024 Value

13.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 The Modern College of Design had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $39,422. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of The Modern College of Design grew by 13.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of The Modern College of Design (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

$9,594

Room and Board

$5,941

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at The Modern College of Design was of $9,594 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 9.82% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $5,941. The cost of books and supplies increased by 5.77% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

86%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at The Modern College of Design received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at The Modern College of Design (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

The Modern College of Design received 265 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 25.4% annual growth. Out of those 265 applicants, 243 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 91.7% acceptance rate.

There were 214 students enrolled at The Modern College of Design in 2024.

The Modern College of Design has an overall enrollment yield of 29.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

91.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

243

Accepted Out of 265

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of The Modern College of Design was 91.7% (243 admissions from 265 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 91.8%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 25.4%, while admissions declined by 25.5%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of The Modern College of Design (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

The Modern College of Design had a total enrollment of 214 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at The Modern College of Design is 158 students and the part-time enrollment is 56. This means that 73.8% of students enrolled at The Modern College of Design are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at The Modern College of Design, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80.8% White, 7.94% Black or African American, 6.54% Hispanic or Latino, 2.8% Two or More Races, and 1.4% Asian.

Students enrolled at The Modern College of Design in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (58.1%), followed by White Male (24.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.25%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at The Modern College of Design in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 214 students. The full-time enrollment at The Modern College of Design is 158 and the part-time enrollment is 56. This means that 73.8% of students enrolled at The Modern College of Design 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 The Modern College of Design (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
173 enrolled students
Black or African American
17 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
14 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at The Modern College of Design is 80.8% White, 7.94% Black or African American, 6.54% Hispanic or Latino, 2.8% Two or More Races, and 1.4% Asian. 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, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 29 more women than men received degrees from The Modern College of Design. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at The Modern College of Design is white (46 degrees awarded). There were 9.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at The Modern College of Design is Commercial & Advertising Art (42 degrees awarded).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at The Modern College of Design, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (53 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (0 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 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 The Modern College of Design are Software developers (652,868 people), Other managers (190,989 people), Computer occupations, all other (140,082 people), Computer & information systems managers (120,056 people), and Graphic designers (102,353 people).

The most specialized majors at The Modern College of Design in 2024 are Visual & Performing Arts (53 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (0 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The Modern College of Design are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at The Modern College of Design are Visual & Performing Arts (53 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (0 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 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 The Modern College of Design are Computer Systems Design (689,959 people), Elementary & secondary schools (255,381 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (219,440 people), Management, scientific & technical consulting services (118,360 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (115,527 people).

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 12 degrees were awarded to men at The Modern College of Design, which is 0.293 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (41).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at The Modern College of Design by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 10 degrees were awarded to men at The Modern College of Design in Commercial & Advertising Art, which is 0.313 times less than the 32 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 32 degrees were awarded to men at The Modern College of Design in Commercial & Advertising Art, which is 3.2 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

64%

100% Completion Time

64%

150% Completion Time

In 2018, 64% of students graduating from The Modern College of Design completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 64% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 66% 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
46 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
5 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at The Modern College of Design is white (46 degrees awarded). There were 9.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
58 degrees awarded
White Female
54 degrees awarded
White Female
45 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at The Modern College of Design is white female (58 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (54 degrees).

Operations

In 2024, The Modern College of Design had a total salary expenditure of 4.54M. The Modern College of Design employs 10 Instructors. Most academics at The Modern College of Design are Male Instructor (5), and Female Instructor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at The Modern College of Design are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 17 employees, Management, with 3 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.05M

2024 Salaries

3.43%

growth from 2023

In 2024, The Modern College of Design paid a median of $2.05M in salaries, which represents 45.1% of their overall expenditure ($4.54M) and a 3.43% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.0881% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 5.26% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$667k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, The Modern College of Design paid a total of $667k to 10 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.6% 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 The Modern College of Design were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 17 employees, Management with 3 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees.

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