Washtenaw Community College

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,280

0% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$2,981

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

11.8%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

11,140

27.6% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

26.5%

180 Graduates

About

Washtenaw Community College is a higher education institution located in Washtenaw County, MI. In N/A, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Washtenaw Community College were N/A.

In 2020, 3,626 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Washtenaw Community College. 55.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,536 degrees), 5.93 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (428 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Washtenaw Community College is $2,280, which is $−5,700 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Washtenaw Community College is $2,280, which is $−5,700 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $2,981.

In 2020, 35% of undergraduate students attending Washtenaw Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 17% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,280

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Washtenaw Community College was $2,280. The cost of tuition at Washtenaw Community College is $−5,700 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

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

Average Net Price

$2,981

2020 Value

32.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Washtenaw Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,981. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Washtenaw Community College grew by 32.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Washtenaw Community 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

$9,240

Room and Board

$1,012

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Washtenaw Community College was of $9,240 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,012. The cost of room and board increased by 7.84% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies increased by 0.397% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

17%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

35% of undergraduate students at Washtenaw Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 2.94% with respect to 2019, when 34% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Washtenaw Community 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.

11.8%

2018 Default Rate

255

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Washtenaw Community College was 11.8%, which represents 255 out of the 2160 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

Washtenaw Community College has a total enrollment of 11,140 students. The full-time enrollment at Washtenaw Community College is 3,076 students and the part-time enrollment is 8,064. This means that 27.6% of students enrolled at Washtenaw Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Washtenaw Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.6% White, 13.8% Black or African American, 6.49% Two or More Races, 6.45% Hispanic or Latino, 4.47% Asian, 0.377% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.135% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Washtenaw Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.6%), followed by White Male (32.2%) and Black or African American Female (6.89%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

27.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Washtenaw Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,140 students. The full-time enrollment at Washtenaw Community College is 3,076 and the part-time enrollment is 8,064. This means that 27.6% of students enrolled at Washtenaw Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 34.4% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

63%

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 Washtenaw Community College was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Washtenaw Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
7,194
Black or African American
1,534
Two or More Races
723

The enrolled student population at Washtenaw Community College is 64.6% White, 13.8% Black or African American, 6.49% Two or More Races, 6.45% Hispanic or Latino, 4.47% Asian, 0.377% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.135% 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 44.5% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.2% 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, 211 students (1.89%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 388 more women than men received degrees from Washtenaw Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Washtenaw Community College is white (2,536 degrees awarded). There were 5.93 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (428 degrees).

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

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Washtenaw Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (158 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,514 degrees), and Precision Production (96 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 Washtenaw Community College are Registered nurses (1,300,656 people), Medical & health services managers (147,984 people), Pharmacists (131,500 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (118,985 people), and Other managers (113,250 people).

The most specialized majors at Washtenaw Community College are Construction (158 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,514 degrees), Precision Production (96 degrees), Engineering Technologies (132 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (92 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 Washtenaw Community College are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

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 Washtenaw Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,443,205 people), Elementary & secondary schools (307,975 people), Outpatient care centers (209,654 people), Offices of physicians (186,689 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (156,106 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Washtenaw Community 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 Washtenaw Community College was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,619

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

2,007

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 1,619 degrees were awarded to men at Washtenaw Community College, which is 0.807 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,007).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 605 degrees were awarded to men at Washtenaw Community College in General Studies, which is 0.709 times less than the 853 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 853 degrees were awarded to women at Washtenaw Community College in General Studies, which is 1.41 times more than the 605 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

20%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 7% of students graduating from Washtenaw Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 20% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 32% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Washtenaw Community College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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, 1.67% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
2,536 degrees awarded
Black or African American
428 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
224 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Washtenaw Community College is white (2,536 degrees awarded). There were 5.93 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (428 degrees).

1.57% of degree recipients (57 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
1,367 degrees awarded
White Male
1,169 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
271 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Washtenaw Community College is white female (1,367 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,169 degrees).

Operations

Washtenaw Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $22.8M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $1.57M (6.89%), compared to the 5.11% average return ($226k on $4.42M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2020, Washtenaw Community College had a total salary expenditure of $144M. Washtenaw Community College employs 156 No academic ranks, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at Washtenaw Community College are Female No academic ranks (82), Male No academic ranks(74), and N/A (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Washtenaw Community College are: Management, with 103 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 88 employees, and Service with 51 employees.

Endowment

$22.8M

2020 Endowment

1.49%

decline from 2019

Washtenaw Community College has an endowment valued at about $22.8M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Washtenaw Community College declined 1.49% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $18.4M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Washtenaw Community 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-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$4.72M - Federal
$531k - State
$16.6k - Local

As of 2020, Washtenaw Community College received $4.72M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $531k from state grants and contracts, and $16.6k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$52.3M

2020 Salaries

6.39%

decline from 2019

In 2020, Washtenaw Community College paid a median of $52.3M in salaries, which represents 36.5% of their overall expenditure ($144M) and a 6.39% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.92% growth from 2018 and a 3.59% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (43.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$15.1M

Instructional Salaries

156

Number of Employees

In 2020, Washtenaw Community College paid a total of $15.1M to 156 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.98M (29.6%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

156 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

103 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Washtenaw Community College were No academic rank with 156 employees; false with 0 employees; and false with 0 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Washtenaw Community College were Management with 103 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 88 employees; and Service with 51 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Washtenaw Community College was Female No academic rank with 82 employees, and Male No academic rank with 74 employees.

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