Wabash Valley College

https://www.iecc.edu/wvc

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    2023 Undergraduate Tuition
    $3,300
    3.13% growth from 2022
    2023 Average Net Price
    $10,301
    After Financial Aid
    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 $−4,860 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Wabash Valley College is $3,300.

    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.

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    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%.

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    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.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    94%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    5%
    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.

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    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 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    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.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
    1. White
      791 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      31 enrolled students
    3. 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 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

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    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

    Elementary & middle school teachers
    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 Elementary & middle school teachers (114,113 people), Other managers (105,243 people), Secondary school teachers (44,698 people), Registered nurses (43,176 people), and Physicians (41,129 people).

    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).

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    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, Physicians, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Correspondence clerks & order clerks

    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).

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    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 (248,218 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (130,205 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (111,455 people), Computer Systems Design (75,408 people), and Construction (59,072 people).

    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).

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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 Wabash Valley College.
    Most Common (2023)
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      48 degrees awarded
    2. Machine Tool Technology
      2 degrees awarded

    In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Wabash Valley College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 48 degrees awarded.

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    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).

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    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.

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    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.

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    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%.

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    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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
    1. White
      241 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      16 degrees awarded
    3. 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).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
    1. White Male
      205 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      176 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      143 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Wabash Valley College is white male (205 degrees awarded). There were 1.16 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (176 degrees).

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    Operations

    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.

    Instructional Salaries

    $1.43M
    Instructional Salaries
    22
    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 $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    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.

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