John C Calhoun State Community College

https://calhoun.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,810

1.6% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$7,004

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

8,736

34.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

40.8%

365 Graduates

About

John C Calhoun State Community College is a higher education institution located in Limestone County, AL. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at John C Calhoun State Community College were General Studies (951 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (184 degrees), and Manufacturing Engineering Technology (137 degrees).

In 2023, 3,400 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at John C Calhoun State Community College. 51.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,290 degrees), 5.36 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (427 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at John C Calhoun State Community College is $3,810, which is $−4,443 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at John C Calhoun State Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,524 total borrowers.

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

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at John C Calhoun State Community College is $3,810, which is $4,443 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,004.

In 2023, 59% of undergraduate students attending John C Calhoun State Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 18% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,810

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at John C Calhoun State Community College was $3,810. The cost of tuition at John C Calhoun State Community College is $−4,443 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of John C Calhoun State Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,004

2023 Value

11%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 John C Calhoun State Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,004. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of John C Calhoun State Community College grew by 11%.

This chart compares the average net price of John C Calhoun State 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

$5,500

Room and Board

$2,650

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at John C Calhoun State Community College was of $5,500 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 22.2% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,650. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

18%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

59% of undergraduate students at John C Calhoun State Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 18% with respect to 2022, when 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at John C Calhoun State 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at John C Calhoun State Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1524 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

John C Calhoun State Community College had a total enrollment of 8,736 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at John C Calhoun State Community College is 3,038 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,698. This means that 34.8% of students enrolled at John C Calhoun State Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at John C Calhoun State Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.4% White, 15.3% Black or African American, 10% Hispanic or Latino, 7.13% Two or More Races, 2.07% Asian, 0.973% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.172% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at John C Calhoun State Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (31.4%), followed by White Female (30.9%) and Black or African American Female (8.73%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

34.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at John C Calhoun State Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,736 students. The full-time enrollment at John C Calhoun State Community College is 3,038 and the part-time enrollment is 5,698. This means that 34.8% of students enrolled at John C Calhoun State 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 John C Calhoun State Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

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 John C Calhoun State Community College was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), John C Calhoun State Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
5,536 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,338 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
875 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at John C Calhoun State Community College is 63.4% White, 15.3% Black or African American, 10% Hispanic or Latino, 7.13% Two or More Races, 2.07% Asian, 0.973% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.172% 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, 31 students (0.355%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 120 more women than men received degrees from John C Calhoun State Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at John C Calhoun State Community College is white (2,290 degrees awarded). There were 5.36 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (427 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at John C Calhoun State Community College is General Studies (951 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (184 degrees) and Manufacturing Engineering Technology (137 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at John C Calhoun State Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (472 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,737 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (243 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at John C Calhoun State Community College are Software developers (613,198 people), Other managers (160,781 people), Computer occupations, all other (126,948 people), Computer & information systems managers (118,393 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (108,787 people).

The most specialized majors at John C Calhoun State Community College in 2023 are Engineering Technologies (472 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,737 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (243 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (89 degrees), and Human Sciences (37 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 John C Calhoun State Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at John C Calhoun State Community College are Engineering Technologies (472 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,737 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (243 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (89 degrees), and Human Sciences (37 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at John C Calhoun State Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,566,163 people), Computer Systems Design (627,688 people), Elementary & secondary schools (388,712 people), Outpatient care centers (258,634 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (248,318 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

General Studies
786 degrees awarded
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
335 degrees awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
205 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at John C Calhoun State Community College was General Studies with 786 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at John C Calhoun State Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,640

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,760

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,640 degrees were awarded to men at John C Calhoun State Community College, which is 0.932 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,760).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at John C Calhoun State Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 712 degrees were awarded to men at John C Calhoun State Community College in General Studies, which is 0.695 times less than the 1,025 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 1,025 degrees were awarded to men at John C Calhoun State Community College in General Studies, which is 1.44 times more than the 712 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

21%

100% Completion Time

36%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 21% of students graduating from John C Calhoun State Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 36% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 39% 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 (62.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at John C Calhoun State Community College is Female and Asian (62.5% 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, 1.1% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,290 degrees awarded
Black or African American
427 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
248 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at John C Calhoun State Community College is white (2,290 degrees awarded). There were 5.36 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (427 degrees).

2.62% of degree recipients (89 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,164 degrees awarded
White Male
1,126 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
251 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at John C Calhoun State Community College is white female (1,164 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,126 degrees).

Operations

John C Calhoun State Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $8.27M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 315k (3.81%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, John C Calhoun State Community College had a total salary expenditure of 71.5M. John C Calhoun State Community College employs 167 No academic ranks. Most academics at John C Calhoun State Community College are Female No academic rank (104), and Male No academic rank (63).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at John C Calhoun State Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 96 employees, Management, with 38 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 26 employees.

Endowment

$8.27M

2023 Endowment

12.7%

growth from 2022

John C Calhoun State Community College has an endowment valued at about $8.27M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of John C Calhoun State Community College grew 12.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.47M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at John C Calhoun State Community College (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: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.66M - Federal
$3.38M - State
$427k - Local

As of 2023, John C Calhoun State Community College received $1.66M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $3.38M from state grants and contracts, and $427k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$33.1M

2023 Salaries

11.1%

growth from 2022

In 2023, John C Calhoun State Community College paid a median of $33.1M in salaries, which represents 46.2% of their overall expenditure ($71.5M) and a 11.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.29% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.544% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$11.1M

Instructional Salaries

167

Number of Employees

In 2023, John C Calhoun State Community College paid a total of $11.1M to 167 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.7% 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

167 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

96 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at John C Calhoun State Community College was No academic rank with 167 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at John C Calhoun State Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 96 employees, Management with 38 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 26 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 John C Calhoun State Community College was Female No academic rank with 104 employees, and Male No academic rank with 63 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at John C Calhoun State Community College.

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