Yavapai College

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,680

3.08% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$7,217

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

6,997

19.3% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

39.2%

221 Graduates

About

Yavapai College is a higher education institution located in Yavapai County, AZ. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Yavapai College were General Studies (416 degrees awarded), Paralegal (18 degrees), and Accounting (18 degrees).

In 2022, 1,966 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Yavapai College. 59% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,281 degrees), 3.07 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (417 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Yavapai College is $2,680, which is $−5,432 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Yavapai College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 378 total borrowers.

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

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Yavapai College is $2,680, which is $5,432 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,217.

In 2022, 65% of undergraduate students attending Yavapai College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 4% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,680

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Yavapai College was $2,680. The cost of tuition at Yavapai College is $−5,432 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

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

Average Net Price

$7,217

2022 Value

10.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Yavapai College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,217. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Yavapai College grew by 10.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Yavapai 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

$10,955

Room and Board

$1,160

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Yavapai College was of $10,955 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 2.26% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,160. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

65% of undergraduate students at Yavapai College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 47.7% with respect to 2021, when 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Yavapai 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 Yavapai College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 378 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

Yavapai College had a total enrollment of 6,997 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Yavapai College is 1,353 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,644. This means that 19.3% of students enrolled at Yavapai College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Yavapai College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 65.5% White, 20.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3.73% Two or More Races, 1.89% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.07% Asian, 1.07% Black or African American, and 0.414% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Yavapai College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (32.4%), followed by White Female (28.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

19.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Yavapai College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,997 students. The full-time enrollment at Yavapai College is 1,353 and the part-time enrollment is 5,644. This means that 19.3% of students enrolled at Yavapai College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.2% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

64%

2022 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 Yavapai College was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), Yavapai College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
4,585 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,440 enrolled students
Two or More Races
261 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Yavapai College is 65.5% White, 20.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3.73% Two or More Races, 1.89% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.07% Asian, 1.07% Black or African American, and 0.414% 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 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 391 students (5.59%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 352 more women than men received degrees from Yavapai College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Yavapai College is white (1,281 degrees awarded). There were 3.07 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (417 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Yavapai College is General Studies (416 degrees awarded), followed by Paralegal (18 degrees) and Accounting (18 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Yavapai College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (92 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (782 degrees), and Construction (56 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Yavapai College are Police officers (134,237 people), Other managers (83,527 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (78,818 people), Construction managers (43,503 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (40,589 people).

The most specialized majors at Yavapai College in 2022 are Precision Production (92 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (782 degrees), Construction (56 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (93 degrees), and Protective Services (93 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 Yavapai College are Surgeons, Physicians, Skincare specialists, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

The most specialized majors at Yavapai College are Precision Production (92 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (782 degrees), Construction (56 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (93 degrees), and Protective Services (93 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Yavapai College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (316,032 people), Elementary & secondary schools (166,860 people), Construction (116,538 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (61,396 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (52,611 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2022)

General Studies
366 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
87 degrees awarded
General Business
36 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Yavapai College was General Studies with 366 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

807

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

1,159

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 807 degrees were awarded to men at Yavapai College, which is 0.696 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,159).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 251 degrees were awarded to men at Yavapai College in General Studies, which is 0.473 times less than the 531 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 531 degrees were awarded to men at Yavapai College in General Studies, which is 2.12 times more than the 251 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

25%

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 25% of students graduating from Yavapai College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 37% 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Yavapai College is Male and Asian (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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, 20.4% of graduates (45 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
1,281 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
417 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
72 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Yavapai College is white (1,281 degrees awarded). There were 3.07 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (417 degrees).

5.49% of degree recipients (108 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
751 degrees awarded
White Male
530 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
260 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Yavapai College is white female (751 degrees awarded). There were 1.42 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (530 degrees).

Operations

Yavapai College has an endowment valued at nearly $16.4M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 70.8k (0.433%) compared to the 0.843% average return (43.9k on 5.21M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2022, Yavapai College had a total salary expenditure of 76M. Yavapai College employs 101 Instructors. Most academics at Yavapai College are Female Instructor (53), and Male Instructor (48).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Yavapai College are: Management, with 77 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 53 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 49 employees.

Endowment

$16.4M

2022 Endowment

14.1%

decline from 2021

Yavapai College has an endowment valued at about $16.4M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Yavapai College declined 14.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $11.1M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Yavapai 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: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$33.6M

2022 Salaries

7.75%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Yavapai College paid a median of $33.6M in salaries, which represents 44.2% of their overall expenditure ($76M) and a 7.75% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.4% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 6.1% growth between 2019 and 2020.

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

Instructional Salaries

$7.4M

Instructional Salaries

101

Number of Employees

In 2022, Yavapai College paid a total of $7.4M to 101 employees working as instructors, which represents 22% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

101 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

77 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Yavapai College was Instructor with 101 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Yavapai College were Management with 77 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 53 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 49 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Yavapai College was Female Instructor with 53 employees, and Male Instructor with 48 employees.

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

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