Vernon College

www.vernoncollege.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,440

2021 Average Net Price

$6,668

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.08%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

4,716

26.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

22.8%

134 Graduates

About

Vernon College is a higher education institution located in Wilbarger County, TX. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Vernon College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (184 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (58 degrees), and Welding Technology (28 degrees).

In 2021, 701 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Vernon College. 67% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (435 degrees), 2.49 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (175 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Vernon College is $1,440, which is $−6,528 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Vernon College is $1,440, which is $−6,528 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,668.

In 2021, 88% of undergraduate students attending Vernon College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 29% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,440

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Vernon College was $1,440. The cost of tuition at Vernon College is $−6,528 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$6,668

2021 Value

52.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Vernon College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,668. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Vernon College grew by 52.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Vernon 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

$5,346

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Vernon College was of $5,346 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.74% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

29%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Vernon College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 7.32% with respect to 2020, when 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Vernon 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.

4.08%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Vernon College was 4.08%, which represents 33 out of the 809 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

Vernon College had a total enrollment of 4,716 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Vernon College is 1,244 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,472. This means that 26.4% of students enrolled at Vernon College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Vernon College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58.1% White, 26.3% Hispanic or Latino, 6.83% Black or African American, 4.96% Two or More Races, 1.95% Asian, 0.763% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0424% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Vernon College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.7%), followed by White Male (20.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (20.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

26.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Vernon College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,716 students. The full-time enrollment at Vernon College is 1,244 and the part-time enrollment is 3,472. This means that 26.4% of students enrolled at Vernon College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

22%

2021 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 Vernon College was 22%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Vernon College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,740 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,240 enrolled students
Black or African American
322 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Vernon College is 58.1% White, 26.3% Hispanic or Latino, 6.83% Black or African American, 4.96% Two or More Races, 1.95% Asian, 0.763% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0424% 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 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 26 students (0.551%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 239 more women than men received degrees from Vernon College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Vernon College is white (435 degrees awarded). There were 2.49 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (175 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Vernon College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (184 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (58 degrees) and Welding Technology (28 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Vernon College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (37 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (356 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (26 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 Vernon College are Registered nurses (1,354,183 people), Software developers (519,409 people), Other managers (226,222 people), Medical & health services managers (157,326 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (137,414 people).

The most specialized majors at Vernon College in 2021 are Precision Production (37 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (356 degrees), Engineering Technologies (26 degrees), Health (220 degrees), and Agriculture (6 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Vernon College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Vernon College are Precision Production (37 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (356 degrees), Engineering Technologies (26 degrees), Health (220 degrees), and Agriculture (6 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Vernon College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,535,507 people), Computer Systems Design (601,230 people), Elementary & secondary schools (398,805 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (264,485 people), and Outpatient care centers (237,096 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
184 degree-majors awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
58 degree-majors awarded
Welding Technology
28 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Vernon College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 184 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

231

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

470

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 231 degrees were awarded to men at Vernon College, which is 0.491 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (470).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 57 degrees were awarded to men at Vernon College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.449 times less than the 127 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 127 degrees were awarded to men at Vernon College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.23 times more than the 57 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

20%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 5% of students graduating from Vernon College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 20% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 25% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Vernon College is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, 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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.99% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
435 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
175 degrees awarded
Black or African American
44 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Vernon College is white (435 degrees awarded). There were 2.49 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (175 degrees).

0.571% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
283 degrees awarded
White Male
152 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
118 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Vernon College is white female (283 degrees awarded). There were 1.86 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (152 degrees).

Operations

Vernon College has an endowment valued at nearly $7.59M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 352k (4.64%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Vernon College had a total salary expenditure of 24.8M. Vernon College employs 170 No academic ranks. Most academics at Vernon College are Female No academic rank (100), and Male No academic rank (70).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Vernon College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 90 employees, Service, with 52 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 38 employees.

Endowment

$7.59M

2021 Endowment

13%

growth from 2020

Vernon College has an endowment valued at about $7.59M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Vernon College grew 13% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.29M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Vernon 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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$10.4M - Federal
$479k - State
$2.55M - Local

As of 2021, Vernon College received $10.4M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $479k from state grants and contracts, and $2.55M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$11.3M

2021 Salaries

1.11%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Vernon College paid a median of $11.3M in salaries, which represents 45.6% of their overall expenditure ($24.8M) and a 1.11% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.9M

Instructional Salaries

170

Number of Employees

In 2021, Vernon College paid a total of $9.9M to 170 employees working as instructors, which represents 43.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $10.2M (62.3%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

170 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

90 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Vernon College was No academic rank with 170 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Vernon College were Office and Administrative Support with 90 employees, Service with 52 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 38 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Vernon College was Female No academic rank with 100 employees, and Male No academic rank with 70 employees.

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