Weatherford College

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,440

0% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$6,629

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

6,357

35.7% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

16.8%

128 Graduates

About

Weatherford College is a higher education institution located in Parker County, TX. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Weatherford College were .

In 2017, 987 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Weatherford College. 67.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.6% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (757 degrees), 5.05 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (150 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Weatherford College is $2,440, which is $-4,974 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Weatherford College is $2,440, which is $-4,974 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,629.

In 2017, 47% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 17% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$2,440

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Weatherford College was $2,440. The cost of tuition at Weatherford College is $-4,974 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

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

Average Net Price

$6,629

2017 Value

0.531%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Weatherford College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,629. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Weatherford College grew by 0.531%.

This chart compares the average net price of Weatherford 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

$6,416

Room and Board

$1,800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Weatherford College was of $6,416 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,800. The cost of room and board decreased by 3.39% between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies increased by 50% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

47%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

17%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

47% of undergraduate students at Weatherford College received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 4.08% with respect to 2016, when 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Weatherford 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.

4.56%

2016 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Weatherford College was 4.56%, which represents 26 out of the 570 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

Weatherford College has a total enrollment of 6,357 students. The full-time enrollment at Weatherford College is 2,270 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,087. This means that 35.7% of students enrolled at Weatherford College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Weatherford College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 71.7% White, 18% Hispanic or Latino, 2.63% Black or African American, 2.63% Two or More Races, 1.16% Asian, 0.771% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.126% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Weatherford College in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority White Female (40.1%), followed by White Male (27.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

35.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Weatherford College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,357 students. The full-time enrollment at Weatherford College is 2,270 and the part-time enrollment is 4,087. This means that 35.7% of students enrolled at Weatherford College are enrolled full-time compared with 36% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

60%

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 Weatherford College was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (61%), Weatherford College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
4,558
Hispanic or Latino
1,147
Black or African American
167

The enrolled student population at Weatherford College is 71.7% White, 18% Hispanic or Latino, 2.63% Black or African American, 2.63% Two or More Races, 1.16% Asian, 0.771% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.126% 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 45.9% White, 25.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 86 students (1.35%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 343 more women than men received degrees from Weatherford College. The majority of degree recipients at Weatherford College are white (757 degrees awarded). There were 5.05 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (150 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Weatherford College is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Weatherford College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (418 degrees awarded), Health (376 degrees), and Protective Services (54 degrees).

Workforce

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 Weatherford College are Registered nurses (1,312,065 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (161,495 people), Medical & health services managers (144,116 people), Other managers (132,840 people), and Pharmacists (132,117 people).

The most specialized majors at Weatherford College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (418 degrees awarded), Health (376 degrees), Protective Services (54 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (49 degrees), and Agriculture (11 degrees).

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 Weatherford College are Surgeons, Public relations specialists, Dentists, Physicians, and Podiatrists

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 Weatherford College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,461,407 people), Elementary & secondary schools (385,318 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (328,245 people), Outpatient care centers (215,225 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (204,631 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Weatherford College was N/A with N/A degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Weatherford College according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

In 2017, 322 degrees were awarded to men at Weatherford College, which is 0.484 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (665).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at Weatherford College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 153 degrees were awarded to men at Weatherford College in General Studies, which is 0.577 times less than the 265 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 265 degrees were awarded to women at Weatherford College in General Studies, which is 1.73 times more than the 153 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

16%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 8% of students graduating from Weatherford College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 16% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 20% 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.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Weatherford College is Female and Asian (50% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

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, 1.56% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
757 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
150 degrees awarded
Black or African American
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Weatherford College is white (757 degrees awarded). There were 5.05 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (150 degrees).

0.709% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Female
505 degrees awarded
White Male
252 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
109 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Weatherford College is white female (505 degrees awarded). There were 2 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (252 degrees).

Operations

Weatherford College has an endowment valued at nearly $6.49M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $109k (1.68%), compared to the 2.22% average return ($81.1k on $3.66M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2017, Weatherford College had a total salary expenditure of $43.6M. Weatherford College employs 141 No academic ranks, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at Weatherford College are Female No academic ranks (86), Male No academic ranks(55), and N/A (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Weatherford College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 44 employees, Management, with 37 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 28 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$6.49M

2017 Endowment

1.53%

growth from 2016

Weatherford College has an endowment valued at about $6.49M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of Weatherford College grew 1.53% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.83M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Weatherford 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: High Transfer-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$977k - Federal
$314k - State
$2.93M - Local

As of 2017, Weatherford College received $977k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $314k from state grants and contracts, and $2.93M from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$20.2M

2017 Salaries

1.69%

growth from 2016

In 2017, Weatherford College paid a median of $20.2M in salaries, which represents 46.4% of their overall expenditure ($43.6M) and a 1.69% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.931% decline from 2015 and a 3.33% growth from 2014.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 14.9M (41.7% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.51M

Instructional Salaries

141

Number of Employees

In 2017, Weatherford College paid a total of $8.51M to 141 employees working as instructors, which represents 42% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.65M (31.1%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

141 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

44 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Weatherford College were No academic rank with 141 employees; false with 0 employees; and false with 0 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Weatherford College were Office and Administrative Support with 44 employees; Management with 37 employees; and Business and Financial Operations with 28 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank
false

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Weatherford College was Female No academic rank with 86 employees, Male No academic rank with 55 employees, and false with 0 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at Weatherford College.

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