Virginia College-Montgomery

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2016 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,382

3.23% growth from 2015

2017 Average Net Price

$28,698

After Financial Aid

2015 Default Rate

20.5%

on Student Loans

2017 Enrolled Students

429

80.2% Full-Time

About

Virginia College-Montgomery is a higher education institution located in Montgomery County, AL.

In 2018, 201 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Virginia College-Montgomery. 90% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 9.95% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (123 degrees), 4.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (30 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Virginia College-Montgomery is $14,382, which is $−559 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Virginia College-Montgomery was 20.5%, corresponding to 2939 out of the 14360 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2016, the median undergraduate tuition at Virginia College-Montgomery is $14,382

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,698.

In 2017, 73% of undergraduate students attending Virginia College-Montgomery received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,382

2016 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2016, the cost of tuition at Virginia College-Montgomery was $14,382.

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

Average Net Price

$28,698

2017 Value

67.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Virginia College-Montgomery had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,698. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Virginia College-Montgomery grew by 67.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Virginia College-Montgomery (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

$7,689

Room and Board

$150

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Virginia College-Montgomery was of $7,689 in 2016. The cost of room and board did not change between 2015 and 2016.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $150. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at Virginia College-Montgomery received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 13.1% with respect to 2016, when 84% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Virginia College-Montgomery (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.

20.5%

2015 Default Rate

2939

Number of Defaults

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Virginia College-Montgomery was 20.5%, which represents 2939 out of the 14360 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

Virginia College-Montgomery had a total enrollment of 429 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Virginia College-Montgomery is 344 students and the part-time enrollment is 85. This means that 80.2% of students enrolled at Virginia College-Montgomery are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Virginia College-Montgomery, both undergraduate and graduate, is 71.3% Black or African American, 16.8% White, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.932% Two or More Races, and 0.466% Asian.

Students enrolled at Virginia College-Montgomery in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (63.1%), followed by White Female (16.3%) and Black or African American Male (7.27%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

80.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Virginia College-Montgomery in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 429 students. The full-time enrollment at Virginia College-Montgomery is 344 and the part-time enrollment is 85. This means that 80.2% of students enrolled at Virginia College-Montgomery 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 Virginia College-Montgomery (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

54%

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 Virginia College-Montgomery was 54%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Virginia College-Montgomery had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

Black or African American
306 enrolled students
White
72 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
21 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Virginia College-Montgomery is 71.3% Black or African American, 16.8% White, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.932% Two or More Races, and 0.466% Asian. 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 2018, 161 more women than men received degrees from Virginia College-Montgomery. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Virginia College-Montgomery is black or african american (123 degrees awarded). There were 4.1 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (30 degrees).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2018)

Medical Assistant
54 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
35 degrees awarded
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
20 degrees awarded

In 2018, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Virginia College-Montgomery was Medical Assistant with 54 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2018

181

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2018

In 2018, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Virginia College-Montgomery, which is 0.11 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (181).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Virginia College-Montgomery in Computer Support Specialist, which is 2.67 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 54 degrees were awarded to women at Virginia College-Montgomery in Medical Assistant. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2017 at Virginia College-Montgomery is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)

Black or African American
123 degrees awarded
White
30 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Virginia College-Montgomery is black or african american (123 degrees awarded). There were 4.1 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (30 degrees).

9.45% of degree recipients (19 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)

Black or African American Female
109 degrees awarded
White Female
27 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Virginia College-Montgomery is black or african american female (109 degrees awarded). There were 4.04 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (27 degrees).

Operations

Virginia College-Montgomery employs 14 No academic ranks. Most academics at Virginia College-Montgomery are Female No academic rank (10), and Male No academic rank (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Virginia College-Montgomery are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 12 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 5 employees, and Management with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$3.33M

2017 Salaries

3.87%

decline from 2016

In 2017, Virginia College-Montgomery paid a median of $3.33M in salaries, a 3.87% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.7% growth between 2015 and 2016, and a 1.49% growth between 2014 and 2015.

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

Instructional Salaries

$738k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Virginia College-Montgomery paid a total of $738k to 14 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $N/A (N/A%) for similar N/A.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

14 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

12 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Virginia College-Montgomery was No academic rank with 14 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Virginia College-Montgomery were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 12 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 5 employees, and Management with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2017)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Virginia College-Montgomery was Female No academic rank with 10 employees, and Male No academic rank with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Virginia College-Montgomery.

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