Wave Leadership College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,520

2021 Average Net Price

$10,996

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

18.5%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

39.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

83.3%

5 Graduates

About

Wave Leadership College is a higher education institution located in Virginia Beach city, VA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Wave Leadership College were Biblical Studies (13 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 13 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Wave Leadership College. 53.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (6 degrees), 1.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (4 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Wave Leadership College is $7,520, which is $−4,465 less than the national average for ($11,985).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Wave Leadership College is $7,520, which is $−4,465 less than the national average for ($11,985).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,996.

In 2021, 43% of undergraduate students attending Wave Leadership College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,520

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Wave Leadership College was $7,520. The cost of tuition at Wave Leadership College is $−4,465 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($11,985).

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Average Net Price

$10,996

2021 Value

7.51%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Wave Leadership College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,996. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Wave Leadership College grew by 7.51%.

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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

$8,183

Room and Board

$2,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Wave Leadership College was of $8,183 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 14.9% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

43% of undergraduate students at Wave Leadership College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 7.5% with respect to 2020, when 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Wave Leadership 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.

18.5%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Wave Leadership College was 18.5%, which represents 5 out of the 27 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

Wave Leadership College had a total enrollment of 33 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Wave Leadership College is 13 students and the part-time enrollment is 20. This means that 39.4% of students enrolled at Wave Leadership College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Wave Leadership College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54.5% White, 33.3% Black or African American, 6.06% Hispanic or Latino, and 3.03% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Wave Leadership College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.5%), followed by White Male (23.1%) and Black or African American Male (15.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

39.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Wave Leadership College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 33 students. The full-time enrollment at Wave Leadership College is 13 and the part-time enrollment is 20.

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

Retention Rate over Time

43%

2020 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 Wave Leadership College was 43%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Wave Leadership College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
18 enrolled students
Black or African American
11 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Wave Leadership College is 54.5% White, 33.3% Black or African American, 6.06% Hispanic or Latino, and 3.03% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 1 more women than men received degrees from Wave Leadership College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Wave Leadership College is white (6 degrees awarded). There were 1.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (4 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Wave Leadership College is Biblical Studies (13 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Wave Leadership College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (13 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Clergy

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wave Leadership College are Clergy (74,913 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (9,382 people), Other managers (6,124 people), Postsecondary teachers (4,629 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (4,624 people).

The most specialized majors at Wave Leadership College in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (13 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 Wave Leadership College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Wave Leadership College are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (13 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Religious organizations

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wave Leadership College are Religious organizations (82,439 people), Elementary & secondary schools (21,631 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (11,207 people), Construction (8,507 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (8,372 people).

The most specialized majors at Wave Leadership College are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (13 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

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

Biblical Studies

Most Common (2021)

13 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Wave Leadership College was Biblical Studies with 13 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 6 degrees were awarded to men at Wave Leadership College, which is 0.857 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (7).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 6 degrees were awarded to men at Wave Leadership College in Biblical Studies, which is 0.857 times less than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Wave Leadership College in Biblical Studies, which is 1.17 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

47%

100% Completion Time

47%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 47% of students graduating from Wave Leadership College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 47% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the 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.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Wave Leadership College is Female and White (100% graduation rate). Across all , 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
6 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
4 degrees awarded
Black or African American
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Wave Leadership College is white (6 degrees awarded). There were 1.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (4 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
3 degrees awarded
White Male
3 degrees awarded
White Female
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Wave Leadership College is hispanic or latino female (3 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (3 degrees).

Operations

Wave Leadership College employs 1 Associate professors. Most academics at Wave Leadership College are Male Associate professor (1), and Female Associate professor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wave Leadership College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 2 employees, Management, with 1 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$427k

2021 Salaries

14.9%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Wave Leadership College paid a median of $427k in salaries, a 14.9% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar is 597k (12.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$24k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2019, Wave Leadership College paid a total of $24k to 1 employees working as instructors, which represents 9.09% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $398k (66.7%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

1 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

2 Employees

In 2019, the most common positions for instructional staff at Wave Leadership College was Associate professor with 1 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wave Leadership College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 2 employees, Management with 1 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2019)

Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2019, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Wave Leadership College was Male Associate professor with 1 employees, and Female Associate professor with 0 employees.

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