Mountain Gateway Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,758

2.99% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$6,595

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,002

30.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

45.7%

53 Graduates

About

Mountain Gateway Community College is a higher education institution located in Alleghany County, VA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Mountain Gateway Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (69 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (32 degrees), and Industrial Electronics Technology (11 degrees).

In 2023, 373 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Mountain Gateway Community College. 51.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (334 degrees), 15.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (22 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Mountain Gateway Community College is $4,758, which is $−3,495 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Mountain Gateway Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 108 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Mountain Gateway Community College is $4,758, which is $3,495 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,595.

In 2023, 39% of undergraduate students attending Mountain Gateway Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 8% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,758

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Mountain Gateway Community College was $4,758. The cost of tuition at Mountain Gateway Community College is $−3,495 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$6,595

2023 Value

1.41%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Mountain Gateway Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,595. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Mountain Gateway Community College grew by 1.41%.

This chart compares the average net price of Mountain Gateway 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

$8,400

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Mountain Gateway Community College was of $8,400 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 $2,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

39%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

39% of undergraduate students at Mountain Gateway Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Mountain Gateway 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 Mountain Gateway Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 108 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

Mountain Gateway Community College had a total enrollment of 1,002 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Mountain Gateway Community College is 307 students and the part-time enrollment is 695. This means that 30.6% of students enrolled at Mountain Gateway Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Mountain Gateway Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80.7% White, 4.99% Hispanic or Latino, 4.69% Black or African American, 3.89% Two or More Races, 0.998% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.699% Asian, and 0.0998% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Mountain Gateway Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.2%), followed by White Male (36.4%) and Black or African American Male (6.44%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

30.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Mountain Gateway Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,002 students. The full-time enrollment at Mountain Gateway Community College is 307 and the part-time enrollment is 695. This means that 30.6% of students enrolled at Mountain Gateway 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 Mountain Gateway Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

68%

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 Mountain Gateway Community College was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Mountain Gateway Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
809 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
50 enrolled students
Black or African American
47 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Mountain Gateway Community College is 80.7% White, 4.99% Hispanic or Latino, 4.69% Black or African American, 3.89% Two or More Races, 0.998% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.699% Asian, and 0.0998% 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, 28 students (2.79%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 11 more women than men received degrees from Mountain Gateway Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Mountain Gateway Community College is white (334 degrees awarded). There were 15.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (22 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Mountain Gateway Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (69 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (32 degrees) and Industrial Electronics Technology (11 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Mountain Gateway Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (35 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (167 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (8 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 Mountain Gateway Community College are Other managers (87,323 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (67,912 people), Construction managers (51,709 people), Software developers (42,769 people), and Chief executives & legislators (26,362 people).

The most specialized majors at Mountain Gateway Community College in 2023 are Construction (35 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (167 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (8 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (22 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (17 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 Mountain Gateway Community College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Mountain Gateway Community College are Construction (35 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (167 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (8 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (22 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (17 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 Mountain Gateway Community College 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 Mountain Gateway Community College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
69 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
32 degrees awarded
Industrial Electronics Technology
11 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Mountain Gateway Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 69 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Mountain Gateway Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

181

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

192

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 181 degrees were awarded to men at Mountain Gateway Community College, which is 0.943 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (192).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 48 degrees were awarded to men at Mountain Gateway Community College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 0.96 times less than the 50 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 50 degrees were awarded to men at Mountain Gateway Community College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 1.04 times more than the 48 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

22%

100% Completion Time

42%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 22% of students graduating from Mountain Gateway Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% 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.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Mountain Gateway Community College is Male and Two or More Races (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
334 degrees awarded
Black or African American
22 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Mountain Gateway Community College is white (334 degrees awarded). There were 15.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (22 degrees).

1.61% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
174 degrees awarded
White Male
160 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Mountain Gateway Community College is white female (174 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (160 degrees).

Operations

Mountain Gateway Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $7.74M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 23.9k (0.309%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Mountain Gateway Community College had a total salary expenditure of 13.1M. Mountain Gateway Community College employs 15 Instructors, 4 Associate professors and 1 Assistant professors. Most academics at Mountain Gateway Community College are Female Instructor (10), Male Instructor (5), and Male Associate professor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mountain Gateway Community College are: Management, with 33 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 9 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

Endowment

$7.74M

2023 Endowment

8.13%

decline from 2022

Mountain Gateway Community College has an endowment valued at about $7.74M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Mountain Gateway Community College declined 8.13% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.94M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Mountain Gateway 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: High Transfer-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$5.1M

2023 Salaries

8.28%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Mountain Gateway Community College paid a median of $5.1M in salaries, which represents 39.1% of their overall expenditure ($13.1M) and a 8.28% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.41% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.199% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$1.24M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Mountain Gateway Community College paid a total of $1.24M to 20 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.4% 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

15 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

33 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Mountain Gateway Community College were Instructor with 15 employees, Associate professor with 4 employees, and Assistant professor with 1 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mountain Gateway Community College were Management with 33 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 9 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Mountain Gateway Community College was Female Instructor with 10 employees, Male Instructor with 5 employees, and Male Associate professor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Mountain Gateway Community College.

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