Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,400

3.9% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$6,048

After Financial Aid

2023 Enrolled Students

1,387

32.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

48%

73 Graduates

About

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is a higher education institution located in Sevier County, AR. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas were Welding Technology (102 degrees awarded), Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (44 degrees), and Industrial Technology (31 degrees).

In 2023, 834 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas. 50.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 49.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (434 degrees), 1.51 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (287 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is $2,400, which is $−5,853 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is $2,400, which is $5,853 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,048.

In 2023, 68% of undergraduate students attending Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$2,400

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas was $2,400. The cost of tuition at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is $−5,853 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$6,048

2023 Value

13.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,048. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas grew by 13.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas (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

$7,792

Room and Board

$300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas was of $7,792 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 $300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

68% of undergraduate students at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 10.5% with respect to 2022, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas (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.

Enrollment

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas had a total enrollment of 1,387 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is 455 students and the part-time enrollment is 932. This means that 32.8% of students enrolled at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.8% White, 29.2% Hispanic or Latino, 12% Black or African American, 5.41% Two or More Races, 1.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.216% Asian, and 0.0721% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (19.5%) and White Male (17.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

32.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,387 students. The full-time enrollment at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is 455 and the part-time enrollment is 932. This means that 32.8% of students enrolled at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

61%

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 Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
719 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
405 enrolled students
Black or African American
166 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is 51.8% White, 29.2% Hispanic or Latino, 12% Black or African American, 5.41% Two or More Races, 1.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.216% Asian, and 0.0721% 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.

Graduates

In 2023, 10 more women than men received degrees from Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is white (434 degrees awarded). There were 1.51 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (287 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is Welding Technology (102 degrees awarded), followed by Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (44 degrees) and Industrial Technology (31 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (150 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (117 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (43 degrees).

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 Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,531,740 people), Secondary school teachers (486,876 people), Education administrators (259,577 people), Special education teachers (207,210 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (191,728 people).

The most specialized majors at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas in 2023 are Precision Production (150 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (117 degrees), Engineering Technologies (43 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (210 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (32 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 Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas are Precision Production (150 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (117 degrees), Engineering Technologies (43 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (210 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (32 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 Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas 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 Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
95 degrees awarded
General Health Services
50 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
33 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 95 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

412

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

422

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 412 degrees were awarded to men at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas, which is 0.976 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (422).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 146 degrees were awarded to men at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas in Welding Technology, which is 36.5 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 103 degrees were awarded to men at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 3.55 times more than the 29 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

35%

100% Completion Time

46%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 35% of students graduating from Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 48% 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 (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is Female and Asian (100% 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
434 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
287 degrees awarded
Black or African American
62 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is white (434 degrees awarded). There were 1.51 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (287 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
223 degrees awarded
White Male
211 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
157 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is white female (223 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (211 degrees).

Operations

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas has an endowment valued at nearly $155k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 165k (106%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas had a total salary expenditure of 17.9M. Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas employs 51 Instructors. Most academics at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas are Female Instructor (35), and Male Instructor (16).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 47 employees, Service, with 14 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 9 employees.

Endowment

$155k

2023 Endowment

55.1%

growth from 2022

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas has an endowment valued at about $155k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas grew 55.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.65M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas (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 Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$7.36M

2023 Salaries

4.13%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas paid a median of $7.36M in salaries, which represents 41% of their overall expenditure ($17.9M) and a 4.13% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.31% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.026% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$2.78M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas paid a total of $2.78M to 51 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.7% 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

51 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

47 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas was Instructor with 51 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 47 employees, Service with 14 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 9 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas was Female Instructor with 35 employees, and Male Instructor with 16 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas.

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