Vatterott College-Des Moines

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,119

3.06% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$18,401

After Financial Aid

2014 Default Rate

23.8%

on Student Loans

2017 Enrolled Students

100% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

49%

50 Graduates

About

Vatterott College-Des Moines is a higher education institution located in Polk County, IA. In 2017, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Vatterott College-Des Moines were Medical Assistant (31 degrees awarded), HVAC Maintenance (3 degrees), and Automobile Mechanics Technology (1 degrees).

In 2017, 70 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Vatterott College-Des Moines. 71.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (58 degrees), 19.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (3 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Vatterott College-Des Moines is $11,119, which is $2,959 more than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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

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Costs

In 2017, the median undergraduate tuition at Vatterott College-Des Moines is $11,119.

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,401.

In 2017, 83% of undergraduate students attending Vatterott College-Des Moines received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,119

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Vatterott College-Des Moines was $11,119.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Vatterott College-Des Moines (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,401

2017 Value

7.18%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Vatterott College-Des Moines had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,401. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Vatterott College-Des Moines grew by 7.18%.

This chart compares the average net price of Vatterott College-Des Moines (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

$6,146

Room and Board

$2,521

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Vatterott College-Des Moines was of $6,146 in 2017. The cost of room and board increased by 0.458% between 2016 and 2017.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,521. The cost of books and supplies increased by 8.76% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Vatterott College-Des Moines (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Vatterott College-Des Moines received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 2.35% with respect to 2016, when 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Vatterott College-Des Moines (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.

23.8%

2014 Default Rate

307

Number of Defaults

In 2014 the default rate for borrower's at Vatterott College-Des Moines 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.

Enrollment

Vatterott College-Des Moines had a total enrollment of 34 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Vatterott College-Des Moines is 34 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Vatterott College-Des Moines are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Vatterott College-Des Moines, both undergraduate and graduate, is 73.5% White, 11.8% Black or African American, and 5.88% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at Vatterott College-Des Moines in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.2%), followed by White Male (24.3%) and Black or African American Female (8.82%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Vatterott College-Des Moines in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 34 students. The full-time enrollment at Vatterott College-Des Moines is 34 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Vatterott College-Des Moines are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

67%

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-Des Moines was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Vatterott College-Des Moines had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Vatterott College-Des Moines (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

White
25 enrolled students
Black or African American
4 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Vatterott College-Des Moines is 73.5% White, 11.8% Black or African American, and 5.88% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2017, 30 more women than men received degrees from Vatterott College-Des Moines. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Vatterott College-Des Moines is white (58 degrees awarded). There were 19.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (3 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Vatterott College-Des Moines is Medical Assistant (31 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC Maintenance (3 degrees) and Automobile Mechanics Technology (1 degrees).

In 2017, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Vatterott College-Des Moines, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (17 degrees awarded), Health (52 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (1 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-Des Moines are Registered nurses (1,502,635 people), Software developers (664,483 people), Other managers (213,308 people), Medical & health services managers (168,895 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (166,886 people).

The most specialized majors at Vatterott College-Des Moines in 2017 are Mechanical Technologies (17 degrees awarded), Health (52 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (1 degrees), Engineering Technologies (0 degrees), and Legal (0 degrees) (as of 2017).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Vatterott College-Des Moines are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Actuaries, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Vatterott College-Des Moines are Mechanical Technologies (17 degrees awarded), Health (52 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (1 degrees), Engineering Technologies (0 degrees), and Legal (0 degrees) (as of 2017).

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-Des Moines are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,661,818 people), Computer Systems Design (686,881 people), Elementary & secondary schools (323,770 people), Outpatient care centers (292,112 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (239,848 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Vatterott College-Des Moines.

Most Common (2017)

Medical Assistant
31 degrees awarded
HVAC Maintenance
3 degrees awarded
Automobile Mechanics Technology
1 degrees awarded

In 2017, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Vatterott College-Des Moines was Medical Assistant with 31 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Vatterott College-Des Moines according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2017

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2017

In 2017, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Vatterott College-Des Moines, which is 0.4 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (50).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Vatterott College-Des Moines by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Vatterott College-Des Moines in Diesel Mechanics Technology, which is 12 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 28 degrees were awarded to men at Vatterott College-Des Moines in Medical Assistant, which is 9.33 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

48%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 27% of students graduating from Vatterott College-Des Moines completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 48% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 48% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2017)

White
58 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
3 degrees awarded
Black or African American
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Vatterott College-Des Moines is white (58 degrees awarded). There were 19.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (3 degrees).

7.14% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2017)

White Female
100 degrees awarded
White Female
97 degrees awarded
White Male
90 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Vatterott College-Des Moines is white female (100 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (97 degrees).