Vatterott College-Appling Farms

www.vatterott.edu

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    2018 Undergraduate Tuition
    $12,259
    19.7% growth from 2017
    2017 Average Net Price
    $18,966
    After Financial Aid
    2014 Default Rate
    23.8%
    on Student Loans
    2017 Enrolled Students
    255
    100% Full-Time
    2017 Graduation Rate
    60.5%
    130 Graduates

    About

    Vatterott College-Appling Farms is a higher education institution located in Shelby County, TN. In 2018, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Vatterott College-Appling Farms were Diesel Mechanics Technology (40 degrees awarded), Radiographer (19 degrees), and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (14 degrees).

    In 2018, 117 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Vatterott College-Appling Farms. 57.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (92 degrees), 4.84 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (19 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Vatterott College-Appling Farms is $12,259, which is $−2,638 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    In 2014 the default rate for borrower's at Vatterott College-Appling Farms was 23.8%, corresponding to 307 out of the 1,289 total borrowers.

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    Costs

    In 2018, the median undergraduate tuition at Vatterott College-Appling Farms is $12,259.

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,966.

    In 2017, 87% of undergraduate students attending Vatterott College-Appling Farms received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $12,259
    2018 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2018, the cost of tuition at Vatterott College-Appling Farms was $12,259.

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    Average Net Price

    $18,966
    2017 Value
    0.362%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2017 Vatterott College-Appling Farms had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,966. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Vatterott College-Appling Farms grew by 0.362%.

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    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.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $6,258
    Room and Board
    $2,056
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Vatterott College-Appling Farms was of $6,258 in 2018. The cost of room and board increased by 1.82% between 2017 and 2018.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,056. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 18.4% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    87%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    92%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    87% of undergraduate students at Vatterott College-Appling Farms received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 2.25% with respect to 2016, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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.

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    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.
    23.8%
    2014 Default Rate
    307
    Number of Defaults

    In 2014 the default rate for borrower's at Vatterott College-Appling Farms was 23.8%, which represents 307 out of the 1289 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.

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    Enrollment

    Vatterott College-Appling Farms had a total enrollment of 255 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Vatterott College-Appling Farms is 255 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Vatterott College-Appling Farms are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Vatterott College-Appling Farms, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80% Black or African American, 14.9% White, 1.96% Two or More Races, 1.18% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.784% Asian.

    Students enrolled at Vatterott College-Appling Farms in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (40.5%), followed by Black or African American Male (36.9%) and White Male (10.5%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Vatterott College-Appling Farms in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 255 students. The full-time enrollment at Vatterott College-Appling Farms is 255 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Vatterott College-Appling Farms are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    71%
    2017 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 Vatterott College-Appling Farms was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Vatterott College-Appling Farms had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)
    1. Black or African American
      204 enrolled students
    2. White
      38 enrolled students
    3. Two or More Races
      5 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Vatterott College-Appling Farms is 80% Black or African American, 14.9% White, 1.96% Two or More Races, 1.18% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.784% 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.

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    Graduates

    In 2018, 17 more women than men received degrees from Vatterott College-Appling Farms. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Vatterott College-Appling Farms is black or african american (92 degrees awarded). There were 4.84 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (19 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Vatterott College-Appling Farms is Diesel Mechanics Technology (40 degrees awarded), followed by Radiographer (19 degrees) and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (14 degrees).

    In 2018,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Vatterott College-Appling Farms, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (45 degrees awarded), Transportation (6 degrees), and Health (64 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 Vatterott College-Appling Farms are Registered nurses (1,500,398 people), Software developers (633,133 people), Other managers (191,004 people), Medical & health services managers (167,263 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (166,638 people).

    The most specialized majors at Vatterott College-Appling Farms in 2018 are Mechanical Technologies (45 degrees awarded), Transportation (6 degrees), Health (64 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2 degrees) (as of 2018).

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    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 Vatterott College-Appling Farms are Physicians, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Dentists

    The most specialized majors at Vatterott College-Appling Farms are Mechanical Technologies (45 degrees awarded), Transportation (6 degrees), Health (64 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2 degrees) (as of 2018).

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    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 Vatterott College-Appling Farms are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,653,511 people), Computer Systems Design (646,771 people), Elementary & secondary schools (312,663 people), Outpatient care centers (289,594 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (229,883 people).

    The most specialized majors at Vatterott College-Appling Farms are Mechanical Technologies (45 degrees awarded), Transportation (6 degrees), Health (64 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2 degrees) (as of 2018).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Vatterott College-Appling Farms.
    Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor
    Most Common (2018)
    6 degrees awarded

    In 2018, the most common less than 1 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Vatterott College-Appling Farms was Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor with 6 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    50
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2018
    67
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2018

    In 2018, 50 degrees were awarded to men at Vatterott College-Appling Farms, which is 0.746 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (67).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2018, 37 degrees were awarded to men at Vatterott College-Appling Farms in Diesel Mechanics Technology, which is 12.3 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2018, 22 degrees were awarded to women at Vatterott College-Appling Farms in Medical Assistant. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    40%
    100% Completion Time
    60%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2017, 40% of students graduating from Vatterott College-Appling Farms completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)
    1. Black or African American
      92 degrees awarded
    2. White
      19 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      2 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Vatterott College-Appling Farms is black or african american (92 degrees awarded). There were 4.84 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (19 degrees).

    0.855% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)
    1. Black or African American Female
      72 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Male
      69 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Male
      68 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Vatterott College-Appling Farms is black or african american female (72 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (69 degrees).

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    Operations

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Vatterott College-Appling Farms are: Sales and related, with 4 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 3 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees.

    Instructional Salaries

    $359k
    Instructional Salaries
    7
    Number of Employees

    In 2017, Vatterott College-Appling Farms paid a total of $359k to 7 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.8% of all salaries paid.

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

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Vatterott College-Appling Farms were Sales and related with 4 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 3 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees.

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