Feather River Community College District (114433)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,380

2023 Average Net Price

$10,949

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,758

25.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

40%

4 Graduates

About

Feather River Community College District (114433) is a higher education institution located in Plumas County, CA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Feather River Community College District (114433) were Liberal Arts & Sciences (99 degrees awarded), Horse Husbandry & Equine Management (2 degrees), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (1 degrees).

In 2023, 355 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Feather River Community College District (114433). 49.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (172 degrees), 2.18 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (79 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Feather River Community College District (114433) is $1,380, which is $−6,873 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Feather River Community College District (114433) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 168 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Feather River Community College District (114433) is $1,380, which is $6,873 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,949.

In 2023, 79% of undergraduate students attending Feather River Community College District (114433) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 6% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,380

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Feather River Community College District (114433) was $1,380. The cost of tuition at Feather River Community College District (114433) is $−6,873 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Feather River Community College District (114433) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,949

2023 Value

0.885%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Feather River Community College District (114433) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,949. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Feather River Community College District (114433) grew by 0.885%.

This chart compares the average net price of Feather River Community College District (114433) (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

$14,434

Room and Board

$1,152

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Feather River Community College District (114433) was of $14,434 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.46% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,152. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.4% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Feather River Community College District (114433) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

79%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

79% of undergraduate students at Feather River Community College District (114433) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 8.14% with respect to 2022, when 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Feather River Community College District (114433) (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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Feather River Community College District (114433) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 168 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

Feather River Community College District (114433) had a total enrollment of 1,758 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Feather River Community College District (114433) is 451 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,307. This means that 25.7% of students enrolled at Feather River Community College District (114433) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Feather River Community College District (114433), both undergraduate and graduate, is 37.7% Hispanic or Latino, 33.4% White, 9.61% Black or African American, 3.41% Asian, 2.62% Two or More Races, 1.99% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.853% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Feather River Community College District (114433) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.4%), followed by White Male (18.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (9.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

25.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Feather River Community College District (114433) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,758 students. The full-time enrollment at Feather River Community College District (114433) is 451 and the part-time enrollment is 1,307. This means that 25.7% of students enrolled at Feather River Community College District (114433) are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Feather River Community College District (114433) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

86%

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 Feather River Community College District (114433) was 86%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Feather River Community College District (114433) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Feather River Community College District (114433) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
663 enrolled students
White
587 enrolled students
Black or African American
169 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Feather River Community College District (114433) is 37.7% Hispanic or Latino, 33.4% White, 9.61% Black or African American, 3.41% Asian, 2.62% Two or More Races, 1.99% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.853% 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, 156 students (8.87%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1 fewer women than men received degrees from Feather River Community College District (114433). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Feather River Community College District (114433) is white (172 degrees awarded). There were 2.18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (79 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Feather River Community College District (114433) is Liberal Arts & Sciences (99 degrees awarded), followed by Horse Husbandry & Equine Management (2 degrees) and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (1 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Feather River Community College District (114433), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (59 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (31 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (174 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Feather River Community College District (114433) are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (334,519 people), Other managers (312,773 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (196,015 people), Chief executives & legislators (135,463 people), and Postsecondary teachers (124,392 people).

The most specialized majors at Feather River Community College District (114433) in 2023 are Agriculture (59 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (31 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (174 degrees), Social Sciences (46 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (5 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 Feather River Community College District (114433) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Feather River Community College District (114433) are Agriculture (59 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (31 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (174 degrees), Social Sciences (46 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (5 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 Feather River Community College District (114433) 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 Feather River Community College District (114433).

Most Common (2023)

Sociology
46 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
42 degrees awarded
Humanistic Studies
33 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Feather River Community College District (114433) was Sociology with 46 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Feather River Community College District (114433) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

178

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

177

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 178 degrees were awarded to men at Feather River Community College District (114433), which is 1.01 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (177).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Feather River Community College District (114433) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 75 degrees were awarded to men at Feather River Community College District (114433) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.14 times more than the 66 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 66 degrees were awarded to men at Feather River Community College District (114433) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.88 times less than the 75 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

17%

100% Completion Time

29%

150% Completion Time

In 2015, 17% of students graduating from Feather River Community College District (114433) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 29% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 35% 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.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (57.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Feather River Community College District (114433) is Female and White (57.1% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
172 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
79 degrees awarded
Black or African American
37 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Feather River Community College District (114433) is white (172 degrees awarded). There were 2.18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (79 degrees).

6.2% of degree recipients (22 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
108 degrees awarded
White Male
64 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
47 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Feather River Community College District (114433) is white female (108 degrees awarded). There were 1.69 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (64 degrees).

Operations

Feather River Community College District (114433) has an endowment valued at nearly $206k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 761k (370%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Feather River Community College District (114433) had a total salary expenditure of 30.5M. Feather River Community College District (114433) employs 25 Instructors. Most academics at Feather River Community College District (114433) are Male Instructor (15), and Female Instructor (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Feather River Community College District (114433) are: Management, with 21 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 14 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 14 employees.

Endowment

$206k

2023 Endowment

326%

growth from 2022

Feather River Community College District (114433) has an endowment valued at about $206k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Feather River Community College District (114433) grew 326% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.59M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Feather River Community College District (114433) (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: High Transfer-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$12.1M

2023 Salaries

5.73%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Feather River Community College District (114433) paid a median of $12.1M in salaries, which represents 39.7% of their overall expenditure ($30.5M) and a 5.73% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 16% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.07% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$3.14M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Feather River Community College District (114433) paid a total of $3.14M to 25 employees working as instructors, which represents 26% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

25 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

21 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Feather River Community College District (114433) was Instructor with 25 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Feather River Community College District (114433) were Management with 21 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 14 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 14 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Feather River Community College District (114433) was Male Instructor with 15 employees, and Female Instructor with 10 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Feather River Community College District (114433).

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