Charter College

www.chartercollege.edu

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$17,208

10.7% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$25,320

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.38%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

2,215

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

52%

1,754 Graduates

About

Charter College is a higher education institution located in Clark County, WA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Charter College were Medical Assistant (567 degrees awarded), Dental Assisting (123 degrees), and HVAC Maintenance (112 degrees).

In 2021, 1,353 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Charter College. 76.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 23.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (476 degrees), 1.69 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (281 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Charter College is $17,208, which is $5,424 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Charter College is $17,208, which is $5,424 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,320.

In 2021, 81% of undergraduate students attending Charter College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$17,208

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Charter College was $17,208. The cost of tuition at Charter College is $5,424 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

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

Average Net Price

$25,320

2021 Value

2.36%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Charter College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,320. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Charter College grew by 2.36%.

This chart compares the average net price of Charter 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

$7,223

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at Charter College was of $7,223 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 0.501% between 2020 and 2021.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at Charter College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Charter 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.

3.38%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Charter College was 3.38%, which represents 78 out of the 2309 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

Charter College had a total enrollment of 2,215 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Charter College is 2,215 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Charter College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Charter College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 37.4% White, 13.6% Hispanic or Latino, 10.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, 8.17% Two or More Races, 5.19% Black or African American, 3.88% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 2.84% Asian.

Students enrolled at Charter College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (10.2%) and White Male (10.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Charter College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,215 students. The full-time enrollment at Charter College is 2,215 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Charter College are enrolled full-time compared with 42.4% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

50%

2018 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 Charter College was 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (59%), Charter College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
828 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
301 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
227 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Charter College is 37.4% White, 13.6% Hispanic or Latino, 10.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, 8.17% Two or More Races, 5.19% Black or African American, 3.88% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 2.84% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 43.3% White, 26.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.8% 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, 413 students (18.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 723 more women than men received degrees from Charter College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Charter College is white (476 degrees awarded). There were 1.69 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (281 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Charter College is Medical Assistant (567 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Assisting (123 degrees) and HVAC Maintenance (112 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Charter College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (112 degrees awarded), Health (1,007 degrees), and Precision Production (54 degrees).

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 Charter College are Registered nurses (1,413,663 people), Accountants & auditors (1,049,494 people), Other managers (780,386 people), Software developers (597,449 people), and Financial managers (479,600 people).

The most specialized majors at Charter College in 2021 are Mechanical Technologies (112 degrees awarded), Health (1,007 degrees), Precision Production (54 degrees), Construction (8 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (31 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Charter College are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Charter College are Mechanical Technologies (112 degrees awarded), Health (1,007 degrees), Precision Production (54 degrees), Construction (8 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (31 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Charter College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,776,315 people), Computer Systems Design (975,893 people), Elementary & secondary schools (686,972 people), Banking & related activities (528,876 people), and Insurance carriers (498,613 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Medical Assistant
567 degree-majors awarded
Dental Assisting
123 degree-majors awarded
HVAC Maintenance
112 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Charter College was Medical Assistant with 567 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Charter College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

315

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,038

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 315 degrees were awarded to men at Charter College, which is 0.303 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,038).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 108 degrees were awarded to men at Charter College in HVAC Maintenance, which is 27 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 570 degrees were awarded to men at Charter College in Medical Assistant, which is 13 times more than the 44 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Charter College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, 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
476 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
281 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
212 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Charter College is white (476 degrees awarded). There were 1.69 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (281 degrees).

11.2% of degree recipients (152 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
370 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
214 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
158 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Charter College is white female (370 degrees awarded). There were 1.73 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (214 degrees).

Operations

Charter College employs 87 Instructors. Most academics at Charter College are Female Instructor (52), and Male Instructor (35).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Charter College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 32 employees, Sales and related, with 25 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 17 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$17.7M

2021 Salaries

13.9%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Charter College paid a median of $17.7M in salaries, a 13.9% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 12.8M (34.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.14M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Charter College paid a total of $5.14M to 87 employees working as instructors, which represents 29% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $3.32M (26%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

87 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

32 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Charter College was Instructor with 87 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Charter College were Office and Administrative Support with 32 employees, Sales and related with 25 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 17 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Charter College was Female Instructor with 52 employees, and Male Instructor with 35 employees.

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