Virginia College-Florence

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2016 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,382

3.23% growth from 2015

2017 Average Net Price

$29,928

After Financial Aid

2015 Default Rate

20.5%

on Student Loans

2017 Enrolled Students

345

76.8% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

48.2%

119 Graduates

About

Virginia College-Florence is a higher education institution located in Florence County, SC. In 2018, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Virginia College-Florence were Medical Assistant (100 degrees awarded), Pharmacy Technician (32 degrees), and General Cosmetology (22 degrees).

In 2018, 221 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Virginia College-Florence. 93.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 6.33% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (140 degrees), 4.38 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (32 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Virginia College-Florence is $14,382, which is $−782 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Virginia College-Florence was 20.5%, corresponding to 2939 out of the 14,360 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2016, the median undergraduate tuition at Virginia College-Florence is $14,382.

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $29,928.

In 2017, 74% of undergraduate students attending Virginia College-Florence received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,382

2016 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2016, the cost of tuition at Virginia College-Florence was $14,382.

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

Average Net Price

$29,928

2017 Value

70%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Virginia College-Florence had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,928. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Virginia College-Florence grew by 70%.

This chart compares the average net price of Virginia College-Florence (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

$7,689

Room and Board

$150

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Virginia College-Florence was of $7,689 in 2016. The cost of room and board did not change between 2015 and 2016.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $150. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

74% of undergraduate students at Virginia College-Florence received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 20.4% with respect to 2016, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Virginia College-Florence (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.

20.5%

2015 Default Rate

2939

Number of Defaults

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Virginia College-Florence was 20.5%, which represents 2939 out of the 14360 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

Virginia College-Florence had a total enrollment of 345 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Virginia College-Florence is 265 students and the part-time enrollment is 80. This means that 76.8% of students enrolled at Virginia College-Florence are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Virginia College-Florence, both undergraduate and graduate, is 73.9% Black or African American, 16.5% White, 2.03% Two or More Races, 1.16% Hispanic or Latino, 0.29% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.29% Asian.

Students enrolled at Virginia College-Florence in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (68.6%), followed by White Female (16.7%) and Black or African American Male (6.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Virginia College-Florence in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 345 students. The full-time enrollment at Virginia College-Florence is 265 and the part-time enrollment is 80. This means that 76.8% of students enrolled at Virginia College-Florence are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Retention Rate over Time

74%

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 Virginia College-Florence was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Virginia College-Florence had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

Black or African American
255 enrolled students
White
57 enrolled students
Two or More Races
7 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Virginia College-Florence is 73.9% Black or African American, 16.5% White, 2.03% Two or More Races, 1.16% Hispanic or Latino, 0.29% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.29% 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 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2018, 193 more women than men received degrees from Virginia College-Florence. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Virginia College-Florence is black or african american (140 degrees awarded). There were 4.38 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (32 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Virginia College-Florence is Medical Assistant (100 degrees awarded), followed by Pharmacy Technician (32 degrees) and General Cosmetology (22 degrees).

In 2018, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Virginia College-Florence, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (175 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (22 degrees), and Business (24 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 Virginia College-Florence are Registered nurses (1,535,208 people), Accountants & auditors (1,016,631 people), Other managers (753,773 people), Financial managers (513,598 people), and Chief executives & legislators (399,899 people).

The most specialized majors at Virginia College-Florence in 2018 are Health (175 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (22 degrees), and Business (24 degrees) (as of 2018).

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 Virginia College-Florence are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Virginia College-Florence are Health (175 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (22 degrees), and Business (24 degrees) (as of 2018).

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 Virginia College-Florence are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

The most specialized majors at Virginia College-Florence are Health (175 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (22 degrees), and Business (24 degrees) (as of 2018).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2018)

Medical Assistant
100 degrees awarded
Pharmacy Technician
32 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
22 degrees awarded

In 2018, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Virginia College-Florence was Medical Assistant with 100 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2018

207

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2018

In 2018, 14 degrees were awarded to men at Virginia College-Florence, which is 0.0676 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (207).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Virginia College-Florence in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.846 times less than the 13 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 115 degrees were awarded to men at Virginia College-Florence in Medical Assistant, which is 115 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

28%

100% Completion Time

48%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 28% of students graduating from Virginia College-Florence 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 52% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (80%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2017 at Virginia College-Florence is Female and Hispanic or Latino (80% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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 (2018)

Black or African American
140 degrees awarded
White
32 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Virginia College-Florence is black or african american (140 degrees awarded). There were 4.38 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (32 degrees).

14% of degree recipients (31 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)

Black or African American Female
130 degrees awarded
White Female
32 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Virginia College-Florence is black or african american female (130 degrees awarded). There were 4.06 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (32 degrees).

Operations

Virginia College-Florence employs 9 No academic ranks. Most academics at Virginia College-Florence are Female No academic rank (7), and Male No academic rank (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Virginia College-Florence are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 8 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 3 employees, and Management with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.96M

2017 Salaries

5.55%

decline from 2016

In 2017, Virginia College-Florence paid a median of $1.96M in salaries, a 5.55% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.79% decline between 2015 and 2016, and a 1.86% growth between 2014 and 2015.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$439k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Virginia College-Florence paid a total of $439k to 9 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

9 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

8 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Virginia College-Florence was No academic rank with 9 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Virginia College-Florence were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 8 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 3 employees, and Management with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2017)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Virginia College-Florence was Female No academic rank with 7 employees, and Male No academic rank with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Virginia College-Florence.

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