Seward County Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,304

1.41% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$9,033

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,787

45.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

46.4%

115 Graduates

About

Seward County Community College is a higher education institution located in Seward County, KS. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Seward County Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (134 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (28 degrees), and Respiratory Care Therapist (7 degrees).

In 2023, 439 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Seward County Community College. 61.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (279 degrees), 3.07 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (91 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Seward County Community College is $2,304, which is $−5,949 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Seward County Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 116 total borrowers.

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

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Seward County Community College is $2,304, which is $5,949 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,033.

In 2023, 42% of undergraduate students attending Seward County Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 27% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,304

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Seward County Community College was $2,304. The cost of tuition at Seward County Community College is $−5,949 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$9,033

2023 Value

1.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Seward County Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,033. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Seward County Community College grew by 1.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Seward County 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

$7,348

Room and Board

$1,440

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Seward County Community College was of $7,348 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5.14% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,440. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 1.37% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

27%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

42% of undergraduate students at Seward County Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 46.2% with respect to 2022, when 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Seward County 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 Seward County Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 116 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

Seward County Community College had a total enrollment of 1,787 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Seward County Community College is 814 students and the part-time enrollment is 973. This means that 45.6% of students enrolled at Seward County Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Seward County Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.5% Hispanic or Latino, 24.5% White, 2.24% Black or African American, 1.96% Asian, 1.34% Two or More Races, and 0.783% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Seward County Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (35.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (22%) and White Female (13.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

45.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Seward County Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,787 students. The full-time enrollment at Seward County Community College is 814 and the part-time enrollment is 973. This means that 45.6% of students enrolled at Seward County 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 Seward County 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 Seward County Community College was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Seward County Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
939 enrolled students
White
437 enrolled students
Black or African American
40 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Seward County Community College is 52.5% Hispanic or Latino, 24.5% White, 2.24% Black or African American, 1.96% Asian, 1.34% Two or More Races, and 0.783% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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, 223 students (12.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 99 more women than men received degrees from Seward County Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Seward County Community College is hispanic or latino (279 degrees awarded). There were 3.07 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (91 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Seward County Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (134 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (28 degrees) and Respiratory Care Therapist (7 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Seward County Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (32 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (38 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (24 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 Seward County Community College are Other managers (63,250 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (60,390 people), Software developers (40,752 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (35,557 people), and Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (20,288 people).

The most specialized majors at Seward County Community College in 2023 are Transportation (32 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (38 degrees), Engineering Technologies (24 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (134 degrees), and Precision Production (13 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 Seward County Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Skincare specialists, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

The most specialized majors at Seward County Community College are Transportation (32 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (38 degrees), Engineering Technologies (24 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (134 degrees), and Precision Production (13 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 Seward County Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,513,860 people), Elementary & secondary schools (333,601 people), Outpatient care centers (248,149 people), Offices of physicians (209,162 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (173,112 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
134 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
28 degrees awarded
Respiratory Care Therapist
7 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Seward County Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 134 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

170

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

269

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 170 degrees were awarded to men at Seward County Community College, which is 0.632 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (269).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 38 degrees were awarded to men at Seward County Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.396 times less than the 96 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 96 degrees were awarded to men at Seward County Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.53 times more than the 38 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

33%

100% Completion Time

39%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 33% of students graduating from Seward County Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 39% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% 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 Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Seward County Community College is Female 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.

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, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
279 degrees awarded
White
91 degrees awarded
Black or African American
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Seward County Community College is hispanic or latino (279 degrees awarded). There were 3.07 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (91 degrees).

3.64% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
180 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
99 degrees awarded
White Female
52 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Seward County Community College is hispanic or latino female (180 degrees awarded). There were 1.82 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (99 degrees).

Operations

Seward County Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $6.22M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 539k (8.67%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Seward County Community College had a total salary expenditure of 26.3M. Seward County Community College employs 60 Instructors. Most academics at Seward County Community College are Male Instructor (33), and Female Instructor (27).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Seward County Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 31 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 24 employees, and Management with 24 employees.

Endowment

$6.22M

2023 Endowment

3.58%

growth from 2022

Seward County Community College has an endowment valued at about $6.22M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Seward County Community College grew 3.58% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $420k higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Seward County 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-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$9.91M

2023 Salaries

7.2%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Seward County Community College paid a median of $9.91M in salaries, which represents 37.7% of their overall expenditure ($26.3M) and a 7.2% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.463% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.24% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$3.81M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Seward County Community College paid a total of $3.81M to 60 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.4% 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

60 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

31 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Seward County Community College was Instructor with 60 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Seward County Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 31 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 24 employees, and Management with 24 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Seward County Community College was Male Instructor with 33 employees, and Female Instructor with 27 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Seward County Community College.

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