Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences

www.saintlukescollege.edu

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2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,727

3.35% growth from 2018

2019 Average Net Price

$23,068

After Financial Aid

2016 Default Rate

2.01%

on Student Loans

2019 Enrolled Students

635

61.1% Full-Time

About

Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences is a higher education institution located in Jackson County, MO. In 2019, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences were Registered Nursing (217 degrees awarded).

In 2019, 255 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences. 89.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 10.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (193 degrees), 10.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (18 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences is $12,727, which is $−2,214 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences was 2.01%, corresponding to 3 out of the 149 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2019, the median undergraduate tuition at Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences is $12,727

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,068.

In 2019, 44% of undergraduate students attending Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,727

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2019, the cost of tuition at Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences was $12,727.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,068

2019 Value

In 2019 Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,068.

This chart compares the average net price of Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences (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

$8,825

Room and Board

$320

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences was of $8,825 in 2019. The cost of room and board increased by Infinityk% between 2018 and 2019.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $320. The cost of books and supplies increased by Infinityk% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

44% of undergraduate students at Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences received financial aid through grants or loans in 2019. This represents a growth of 7.32% with respect to 2018, when 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences (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.

2.01%

2016 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences was 2.01%, which represents 3 out of the 149 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

Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences had a total enrollment of 635 students in 2019. The full-time enrollment at Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences is 388 students and the part-time enrollment is 247. This means that 61.1% of students enrolled at Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences, both undergraduate and graduate, is 62.2% White, 14% Black or African American, 5.04% Asian, 4.25% Hispanic or Latino, 3.62% Two or More Races, 0.63% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.472% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (58.6%), followed by Black or African American Female (10.9%) and White Male (7.18%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (65%), followed by White Male (7.5%) and Asian Female (5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

61.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences in 2019, both undergraduate and graduate, is 635 students. The full-time enrollment at Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences is 388 and the part-time enrollment is 247. This means that 61.1% of students enrolled at Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences are enrolled full-time compared with 71.2% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

33%

2019 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 Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences was 33%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2019)

White
395 enrolled students
Black or African American
89 enrolled students
Asian
32 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences is 62.2% White, 14% Black or African American, 5.04% Asian, 4.25% Hispanic or Latino, 3.62% Two or More Races, 0.63% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.472% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2019, 201 more women than men received degrees from Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences is white (193 degrees awarded). There were 10.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (18 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences is Registered Nursing (217 degrees awarded).

In 2019, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (255 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,639,335 people), Other managers (2,238,430 people), Registered nurses (1,850,364 people), Software developers (1,446,628 people), and Accountants & auditors (1,374,574 people).

The most specialized majors at Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences in 2019 are Health (255 degrees awarded) (as of 2019).

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 Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences are Health (255 degrees awarded) (as of 2019).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

The most specialized majors at Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences are Health (255 degrees awarded) (as of 2019).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences.

Registered Nursing

Most Common (2019)

217 degrees awarded

In 2019, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences was Registered Nursing with 217 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

228

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 27 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences, which is 0.118 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (228).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2019, 18 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences in Registered Nursing, which is 0.0905 times less than the 199 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2019, 199 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences in Registered Nursing, which is 11.1 times more than the 18 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2019)

White
193 degrees awarded
Black or African American
18 degrees awarded
Asian
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences is white (193 degrees awarded). There were 10.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (18 degrees).

9.41% of degree recipients (24 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2019)

White Female
173 degrees awarded
White Male
20 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences is white female (173 degrees awarded). There were 8.65 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (20 degrees).

Operations

Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences employs 20 Assistant professors, 6 Associate professors. Most academics at Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences are Female Assistant professor (17), Female Associate professor (6), and Male Assistant professor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences are: Management, with 9 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 9 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 6 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$4.52M

2019 Salaries

27%

growth from 2018

In 2019, Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences paid a median of $4.52M in salaries, a 27% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.5% growth between 2017 and 2018, and a 9.67% growth between 2016 and 2017.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.87M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2019, Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences paid a total of $1.87M to 26 employees working as instructors, which represents 41.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

20 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

9 Employees

In 2019, the most common positions for instructional staff at Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences were Assistant professor with 20 employees, and Associate professor with 6 employees.

In 2019, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences were Management with 9 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 9 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 6 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2019)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2019, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences was Female Assistant professor with 17 employees, Female Associate professor with 6 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 3 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences.

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