Wabash Valley College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,300

3.13% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$10,301

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

906

51.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

59.2%

122 Graduates

About

Wabash Valley College is a higher education institution located in Wabash County, IL. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Wabash Valley College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (75 degrees awarded), Biological & Physical Sciences (20 degrees), and Agricultural Business Technology (14 degrees).

In 2023, 282 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Wabash Valley College. 52.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (241 degrees), 15.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (16 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Wabash Valley College is $3,300, which is $−4,953 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Wabash Valley College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 279 total borrowers.

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

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Wabash Valley College is $3,300, which is $4,953 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,301.

In 2023, 94% of undergraduate students attending Wabash Valley College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 5% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,300

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Wabash Valley College was $3,300. The cost of tuition at Wabash Valley College is $−4,953 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$10,301

2023 Value

70.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Wabash Valley College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,301. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Wabash Valley College grew by 70.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Wabash Valley 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

$7,338

Room and Board

$1,460

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Wabash Valley College was of $7,338 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 6.78% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,460. The cost of books and supplies increased by 54.3% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

94%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

94% of undergraduate students at Wabash Valley College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 1.08% with respect to 2022, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Wabash Valley 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Wabash Valley College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 279 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

Wabash Valley College had a total enrollment of 906 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Wabash Valley College is 463 students and the part-time enrollment is 443. This means that 51.1% of students enrolled at Wabash Valley College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Wabash Valley College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 87.3% White, 3.42% Black or African American, 2.98% Asian, 2.76% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Two or More Races, 0.662% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.11% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Wabash Valley College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.6%), followed by White Male (36.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (4.09%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

51.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Wabash Valley College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 906 students. The full-time enrollment at Wabash Valley College is 463 and the part-time enrollment is 443. This means that 51.1% of students enrolled at Wabash Valley College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

66%

2023 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 Wabash Valley College was 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Wabash Valley College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
791 enrolled students
Black or African American
31 enrolled students
Asian
27 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Wabash Valley College is 87.3% White, 3.42% Black or African American, 2.98% Asian, 2.76% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Two or More Races, 0.662% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.11% 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 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 16 more women than men received degrees from Wabash Valley College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Wabash Valley College is white (241 degrees awarded). There were 15.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (16 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Wabash Valley College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (75 degrees awarded), followed by Biological & Physical Sciences (20 degrees) and Agricultural Business Technology (14 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Wabash Valley College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (24 degrees awarded), Agriculture (27 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (133 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

N/A

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wabash Valley College are N/A.

The most specialized majors at Wabash Valley College in 2023 are Transportation (24 degrees awarded), Agriculture (27 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (133 degrees), Communication Technologies (4 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (20 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Wabash Valley College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Wabash Valley College are Transportation (24 degrees awarded), Agriculture (27 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (133 degrees), Communication Technologies (4 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (20 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Wabash Valley College 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).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
75 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
20 degrees awarded
Agricultural Business Technology
14 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Wabash Valley College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 75 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Wabash Valley College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

133

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

149

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 133 degrees were awarded to men at Wabash Valley College, which is 0.893 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (149).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 51 degrees were awarded to men at Wabash Valley College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.708 times less than the 72 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 72 degrees were awarded to men at Wabash Valley College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.41 times more than the 51 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

47%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 47% of students graduating from Wabash Valley College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Wabash Valley College is Female and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, 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 (2023)

White
241 degrees awarded
Black or African American
16 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Wabash Valley College is white (241 degrees awarded). There were 15.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (16 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
126 degrees awarded
White Male
115 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Wabash Valley College is white female (126 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (115 degrees).

Operations

Wabash Valley College employs 12 Instructors, 8 Assistant professors and 1 Professors. Most academics at Wabash Valley College are Male Assistant professor (6), Female Instructor (6), and Male Instructor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wabash Valley College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 10 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 6 employees, and Management with 5 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$5.43M

2023 Salaries

8.49%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Wabash Valley College paid a median of $5.43M in salaries, a 8.49% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.51% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.39% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.43M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Wabash Valley College paid a total of $1.43M to 22 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

12 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

10 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Wabash Valley College were Instructor with 12 employees, Assistant professor with 8 employees, and Professor with 1 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wabash Valley College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 10 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 6 employees, and Management with 5 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Assistant professor
Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Wabash Valley College was Male Assistant professor with 6 employees, Female Instructor with 6 employees, and Male Instructor with 6 employees.

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

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