Cuyahoga Community College District

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,736

2023 Average Net Price

$4,675

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

17,407

24.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

28.6%

314 Graduates

About

Cuyahoga Community College District is a higher education institution located in Cuyahoga County, OH. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Cuyahoga Community College District were Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,377 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (210 degrees), and Accounting Technology & Bookkeeping (94 degrees).

In 2023, 4,498 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Cuyahoga Community College District. 61.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,773 degrees), 3.49 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (794 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Cuyahoga Community College District is $3,736, which is $−4,517 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Cuyahoga Community College District was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,637 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Cuyahoga Community College District is $3,736, which is $4,517 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,675.

In 2023, 64% of undergraduate students attending Cuyahoga Community College District received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 11% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,736

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Cuyahoga Community College District was $3,736. The cost of tuition at Cuyahoga Community College District is $−4,517 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$4,675

2023 Value

21.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Cuyahoga Community College District had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,675. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Cuyahoga Community College District grew by 21.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Cuyahoga Community College District (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

$8,000

Room and Board

$1,700

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Cuyahoga Community College District was of $8,000 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 $1,700. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

11%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

64% of undergraduate students at Cuyahoga Community College District received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 4.92% with respect to 2022, when 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Cuyahoga Community College District (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 Cuyahoga Community College District was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2637 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

Cuyahoga Community College District had a total enrollment of 17,407 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Cuyahoga Community College District is 4,332 students and the part-time enrollment is 13,075. This means that 24.9% of students enrolled at Cuyahoga Community College District are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Cuyahoga Community College District, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54.2% White, 24.1% Black or African American, 8.19% Hispanic or Latino, 3.72% Two or More Races, 2.99% Asian, 0.218% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0574% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Cuyahoga Community College District in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.5%), followed by White Male (24.9%) and Black or African American Female (12.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

24.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Cuyahoga Community College District in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 17,407 students. The full-time enrollment at Cuyahoga Community College District is 4,332 and the part-time enrollment is 13,075. This means that 24.9% of students enrolled at Cuyahoga Community College District are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

60%

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 Cuyahoga Community College District was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Cuyahoga Community College District had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
9,435 enrolled students
Black or African American
4,201 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,426 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Cuyahoga Community College District is 54.2% White, 24.1% Black or African American, 8.19% Hispanic or Latino, 3.72% Two or More Races, 2.99% Asian, 0.218% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0574% 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, 637 students (3.66%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,032 more women than men received degrees from Cuyahoga Community College District. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Cuyahoga Community College District is white (2,773 degrees awarded). There were 3.49 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (794 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Cuyahoga Community College District is Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,377 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (210 degrees) and Accounting Technology & Bookkeeping (94 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Cuyahoga Community College District, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,413 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (208 degrees), and Agriculture (70 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 Cuyahoga Community College District are Other managers (84,734 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (69,776 people), Software developers (43,872 people), Sales representatives, wholesale & manufacturing (30,347 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (29,459 people).

The most specialized majors at Cuyahoga Community College District in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,413 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (208 degrees), Agriculture (70 degrees), Communication Technologies (18 degrees), and Legal (68 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 Cuyahoga Community College District are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Cuyahoga Community College District are Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,413 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (208 degrees), Agriculture (70 degrees), Communication Technologies (18 degrees), and Legal (68 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 Cuyahoga Community College District 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 Cuyahoga Community College District.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,377 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
210 degrees awarded
Accounting Technology & Bookkeeping
94 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Cuyahoga Community College District was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 1,377 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,733

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,765

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,733 degrees were awarded to men at Cuyahoga Community College District, which is 0.627 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,765).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 861 degrees were awarded to men at Cuyahoga Community College District in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.555 times less than the 1,552 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 1,552 degrees were awarded to men at Cuyahoga Community College District in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.8 times more than the 861 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

26%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 14% of students graduating from Cuyahoga Community College District completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 26% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 31% 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 Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Cuyahoga Community College District is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (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.

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, 6.05% of graduates (19 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,773 degrees awarded
Black or African American
794 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
358 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Cuyahoga Community College District is white (2,773 degrees awarded). There were 3.49 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (794 degrees).

4.29% of degree recipients (193 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,611 degrees awarded
White Male
1,162 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
568 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Cuyahoga Community College District is white female (1,611 degrees awarded). There were 1.39 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,162 degrees).

Operations

Cuyahoga Community College District has an endowment valued at nearly $102M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 12.5M (12.3%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Cuyahoga Community College District had a total salary expenditure of 297M. Cuyahoga Community College District employs 219 Assistant professors, 96 Associate professors and 39 Professors. Most academics at Cuyahoga Community College District are Female Assistant professor (123), Male Assistant professor (96), and Female Associate professor (62).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cuyahoga Community College District are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 215 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 196 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 188 employees.

Endowment

$102M

2023 Endowment

7.51%

growth from 2022

Cuyahoga Community College District has an endowment valued at about $102M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Cuyahoga Community College District grew 7.51% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $95.9M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Cuyahoga Community College District (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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$7.71M - Federal
$1.47M - State
$66.2k - Local

As of 2023, Cuyahoga Community College District received $7.71M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.47M from state grants and contracts, and $66.2k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$123M

2023 Salaries

3.11%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Cuyahoga Community College District paid a median of $123M in salaries, which represents 41.6% of their overall expenditure ($297M) and a 3.11% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.11% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 10% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$34.2M

Instructional Salaries

384

Number of Employees

In 2023, Cuyahoga Community College District paid a total of $34.2M to 384 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.7% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

219 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

215 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Cuyahoga Community College District were Assistant professor with 219 employees, Associate professor with 96 employees, and Professor with 39 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cuyahoga Community College District were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 215 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 196 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 188 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Cuyahoga Community College District was Female Assistant professor with 123 employees, Male Assistant professor with 96 employees, and Female Associate professor with 62 employees.

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

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