Independence Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,920

2023 Average Net Price

$6,956

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.503%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

821

52.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

34.3%

61 Graduates

About

Independence Community College is a higher education institution located in Montgomery County, KS. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentrations at Independence Community College were Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (53 degrees awarded) and Medication Aide (11 degrees).

In 2023, 186 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Independence Community College. 61.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (96 degrees), 3.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (31 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Independence Community College is $1,920, which is $−6,333 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Independence Community College was 0.503%, corresponding to 1 out of the 199 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Independence Community College is $1,920, which is $6,333 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,956.

In 2023, 70% of undergraduate students attending Independence Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 24% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,920

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Independence Community College was $1,920. The cost of tuition at Independence Community College is $−6,333 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$6,956

2023 Value

1.17%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Independence Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,956. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Independence Community College grew by 1.17%.

This chart compares the average net price of Independence 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

$5,950

Room and Board

$816

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Independence Community College was of $5,950 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 4.49% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $816. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

24%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

70% of undergraduate students at Independence Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 16.7% with respect to 2022, when 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Independence 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.

0.503%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Independence Community College was 0.503%, which represents 1 out of the 199 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

Independence Community College had a total enrollment of 821 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Independence Community College is 433 students and the part-time enrollment is 388. This means that 52.7% of students enrolled at Independence Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Independence Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.3% White, 19.6% Black or African American, 9.26% Hispanic or Latino, 7.8% Two or More Races, 1.22% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 1.1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Independence Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (30%), followed by White Female (21.2%) and White Male (13.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

52.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Independence Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 821 students. The full-time enrollment at Independence Community College is 433 and the part-time enrollment is 388. This means that 52.7% of students enrolled at Independence Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

54%

2023 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 Independence Community College was 54%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Independence Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
413 enrolled students
Black or African American
161 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
76 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Independence Community College is 50.3% White, 19.6% Black or African American, 9.26% Hispanic or Latino, 7.8% Two or More Races, 1.22% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 1.1% 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 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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, 65 students (7.92%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 42 more women than men received degrees from Independence Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Independence Community College is white (96 degrees awarded). There were 3.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (31 degrees).

The most common Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentration at Independence Community College is Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (53 degrees awarded), followed by Medication Aide (11 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Independence Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (62 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (15 degrees), and Health (82 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 Independence Community College are Registered nurses (1,475,645 people), Medical & health services managers (170,811 people), Other managers (168,075 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (154,252 people), and Police officers (142,069 people).

The most specialized majors at Independence Community College in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (62 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (15 degrees), Health (82 degrees), Agriculture (2 degrees), and Protective Services (4 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Independence Community College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Independence Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (62 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (15 degrees), Health (82 degrees), Agriculture (2 degrees), and Protective Services (4 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Independence Community College 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).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

General Studies
52 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
10 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
6 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Independence Community College was General Studies with 52 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

114

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 72 degrees were awarded to men at Independence Community College, which is 0.632 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (114).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 43 degrees were awarded to men at Independence Community College in General Studies, which is 4.78 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 47 degrees were awarded to men at Independence Community College in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 7.83 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

16%

100% Completion Time

23%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 16% of students graduating from Independence Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 23% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 23% 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 (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Independence Community College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (75% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 1.64% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
96 degrees awarded
Black or African American
31 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Independence Community College is white (96 degrees awarded). There were 3.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (31 degrees).

7.53% of degree recipients (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
72 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
28 degrees awarded
White Male
24 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Independence Community College is white female (72 degrees awarded). There were 2.57 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (28 degrees).

Operations

Independence Community College employs 15 Professors, 11 Associate professors. Most academics at Independence Community College are Male Professor (8), Male Associate professor (7), and Female Professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Independence Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 33 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 18 employees, and Management with 11 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$6.8M

2023 Salaries

7.95%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Independence Community College paid a median of $6.8M in salaries, a 7.95% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.28% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 13% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$1.52M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Independence Community College paid a total of $1.52M to 26 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

15 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

33 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Independence Community College were Professor with 15 employees, and Associate professor with 11 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Independence Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 33 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 18 employees, and Management with 11 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Independence Community College was Male Professor with 8 employees, Male Associate professor with 7 employees, and Female Professor with 7 employees.

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

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