Dallas College (224615)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,370

2023 Average Net Price

$4,068

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0199%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

66,592

25.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

35.5%

824 Graduates

About

Dallas College (224615) is a higher education institution located in Dallas County, TX. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Dallas College (224615) were General Studies (5,276 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (336 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (239 degrees).

In 2023, 12,102 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Dallas College (224615). 58% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (6,363 degrees), 2.78 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2,291 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Dallas College (224615) is $2,370, which is $−5,883 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Dallas College (224615) was 0.0199%, corresponding to 1 out of the 5,036 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Dallas College (224615) is $2,370, which is $5,883 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,068.

In 2023, 28% of undergraduate students attending Dallas College (224615) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 6% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,370

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Dallas College (224615) was $2,370. The cost of tuition at Dallas College (224615) is $−5,883 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Dallas College (224615) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$4,068

2023 Value

48.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Dallas College (224615) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,068. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Dallas College (224615) grew by 48.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Dallas College (224615) (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

$10,836

Room and Board

$440

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Dallas College (224615) was of $10,836 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $440. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Dallas College (224615) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

28%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

28% of undergraduate students at Dallas College (224615) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 6.67% with respect to 2022, when 30% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Dallas College (224615) (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.

0.0199%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Dallas College (224615) was 0.0199%, which represents 1 out of the 5036 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

Dallas College (224615) had a total enrollment of 66,592 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Dallas College (224615) is 16,794 students and the part-time enrollment is 49,798. This means that 25.2% of students enrolled at Dallas College (224615) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Dallas College (224615), both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.9% Hispanic or Latino, 19.9% Black or African American, 14% White, 6.58% Asian, 1.51% Two or More Races, 0.303% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0255% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Dallas College (224615) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (27.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (20.2%) and Black or African American Female (10.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

25.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Dallas College (224615) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 66,592 students. The full-time enrollment at Dallas College (224615) is 16,794 and the part-time enrollment is 49,798. This means that 25.2% of students enrolled at Dallas College (224615) are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Dallas College (224615) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

89%

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 Dallas College (224615) was 89%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Dallas College (224615) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Dallas College (224615) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
33,869 enrolled students
Black or African American
13,253 enrolled students
White
9,318 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Dallas College (224615) is 50.9% Hispanic or Latino, 19.9% Black or African American, 14% White, 6.58% Asian, 1.51% Two or More Races, 0.303% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0255% 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, 2,421 students (3.64%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,936 more women than men received degrees from Dallas College (224615). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Dallas College (224615) is hispanic or latino (6,363 degrees awarded). There were 2.78 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2,291 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Dallas College (224615) is General Studies (5,276 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (336 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (239 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Dallas College (224615), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (5,276 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (789 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (481 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Dallas College (224615) are Other managers (82,074 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (68,688 people), Software developers (44,033 people), Sales representatives, wholesale & manufacturing (29,780 people), and Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers (28,879 people).

The most specialized majors at Dallas College (224615) in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (5,276 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (789 degrees), Engineering Technologies (481 degrees), Communication Technologies (86 degrees), and Agriculture (223 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 Dallas College (224615) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Dallas College (224615) are Liberal Arts & Humanities (5,276 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (789 degrees), Engineering Technologies (481 degrees), Communication Technologies (86 degrees), and Agriculture (223 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 Dallas College (224615) 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 Dallas College (224615).

Most Common (2023)

General Studies
5,276 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
336 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
239 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Dallas College (224615) was General Studies with 5,276 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Dallas College (224615) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

5,083

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

7,019

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 5,083 degrees were awarded to men at Dallas College (224615), which is 0.724 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (7,019).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Dallas College (224615) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 1,872 degrees were awarded to men at Dallas College (224615) in General Studies, which is 0.55 times less than the 3,404 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 3,404 degrees were awarded to men at Dallas College (224615) in General Studies, which is 1.82 times more than the 1,872 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

15%

150% Completion Time

In 2019, 7% of students graduating from Dallas College (224615) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 15% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 25% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Dallas College (224615) is Female and Asian (50.6% 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, 5.46% of graduates (45 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
6,363 degrees awarded
Black or African American
2,291 degrees awarded
White
1,923 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Dallas College (224615) is hispanic or latino (6,363 degrees awarded). There were 2.78 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2,291 degrees).

3.6% of degree recipients (436 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
3,692 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
2,671 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
1,484 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Dallas College (224615) is hispanic or latino female (3,692 degrees awarded). There were 1.38 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (2,671 degrees).

Operations

Dallas College (224615) employs 921 No academic ranks. Most academics at Dallas College (224615) are Female No academic rank (495), and Male No academic rank (426).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Dallas College (224615) are: Management, with 1,325 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 244 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 204 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$314M

2023 Salaries

10.2%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Dallas College (224615) paid a median of $314M in salaries, a 10.2% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.73% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.2% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$70.5M

Instructional Salaries

921

Number of Employees

In 2023, Dallas College (224615) paid a total of $70.5M to 921 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.5% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

921 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

1,325 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Dallas College (224615) was No academic rank with 921 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Dallas College (224615) were Management with 1,325 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 244 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 204 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Dallas College (224615) was Female No academic rank with 495 employees, and Male No academic rank with 426 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Dallas College (224615).

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