Spoon River College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,740

2023 Average Net Price

$4,520

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,225

36.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

43.1%

50 Graduates

About

Spoon River College is a higher education institution located in Fulton County, IL. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Spoon River College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (127 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (5 degrees), and Medical Assistant (5 degrees).

In 2023, 607 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Spoon River College. 50.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 49.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (530 degrees), 13.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (39 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Spoon River College is $4,740, which is $−3,513 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Spoon River College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 188 total borrowers.

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

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Spoon River College is $4,740, which is $3,513 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,520.

In 2023, 81% of undergraduate students attending Spoon River College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 7% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,740

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Spoon River College was $4,740. The cost of tuition at Spoon River College is $−3,513 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Spoon River College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$4,520

2023 Value

38.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Spoon River College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,520. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Spoon River College grew by 38.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Spoon River 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

$4,600

Room and Board

$1,700

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Spoon River College was of $4,600 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 Spoon River College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at Spoon River College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 3.85% with respect to 2022, when 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Spoon River 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 Spoon River College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 188 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

Spoon River College had a total enrollment of 1,225 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Spoon River College is 445 students and the part-time enrollment is 780. This means that 36.3% of students enrolled at Spoon River College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Spoon River College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 84.9% White, 7.27% Black or African American, 4.73% Hispanic or Latino, 2.04% Two or More Races, 0.571% Asian, 0.408% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0816% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Spoon River College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.6%), followed by White Male (32.7%) and Black or African American Female (3.79%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

36.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Spoon River College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,225 students. The full-time enrollment at Spoon River College is 445 and the part-time enrollment is 780. This means that 36.3% of students enrolled at Spoon River 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 Spoon River College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

64%

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 Spoon River College was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Spoon River College had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,040 enrolled students
Black or African American
89 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
58 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Spoon River College is 84.9% White, 7.27% Black or African American, 4.73% Hispanic or Latino, 2.04% Two or More Races, 0.571% Asian, 0.408% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0816% 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, 3 more women than men received degrees from Spoon River College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Spoon River College is white (530 degrees awarded). There were 13.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (39 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Spoon River College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (127 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (5 degrees) and Medical Assistant (5 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Spoon River College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (50 degrees awarded), Precision Production (57 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (259 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 Spoon River College are Software developers (603,288 people), Other managers (196,971 people), Computer occupations, all other (126,823 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (124,954 people), and Computer & information systems managers (118,888 people).

The most specialized majors at Spoon River College in 2023 are Transportation (50 degrees awarded), Precision Production (57 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (259 degrees), Agriculture (20 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (35 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 Spoon River College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Spoon River College are Transportation (50 degrees awarded), Precision Production (57 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (259 degrees), Agriculture (20 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (35 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 Spoon River 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 Spoon River College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
119 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
35 degrees awarded
General Studies
13 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Spoon River College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 119 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

302

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

305

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 302 degrees were awarded to men at Spoon River College, which is 0.99 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (305).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Spoon River College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 96 degrees were awarded to men at Spoon River College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.64 times less than the 150 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 150 degrees were awarded to men at Spoon River College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.56 times more than the 96 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

41%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 19% of students graduating from Spoon River College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 41% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 42% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Spoon River College is Female and Hispanic or Latino (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
530 degrees awarded
Black or African American
39 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
27 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Spoon River College is white (530 degrees awarded). There were 13.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (39 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
266 degrees awarded
White Male
264 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Spoon River College is white female (266 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (264 degrees).

Operations

Spoon River College has an endowment valued at nearly $4.37M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 785k (18%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Spoon River College had a total salary expenditure of 18.2M. Spoon River College employs 29 No academic ranks. Most academics at Spoon River College are Female No academic rank (17), and Male No academic rank (12).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Spoon River College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 22 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 18 employees, and Management with 17 employees.

Endowment

$4.37M

2023 Endowment

6.78%

growth from 2022

Spoon River College has an endowment valued at about $4.37M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Spoon River College grew 6.78% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.43M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Spoon River 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 Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$6.87M

2023 Salaries

6.43%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Spoon River College paid a median of $6.87M in salaries, which represents 37.8% of their overall expenditure ($18.2M) and a 6.43% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 10.6% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.59% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$1.8M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Spoon River College paid a total of $1.8M to 29 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.2% 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

29 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

22 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Spoon River College was No academic rank with 29 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Spoon River College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 22 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 18 employees, and Management with 17 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 Spoon River College was Female No academic rank with 17 employees, and Male No academic rank with 12 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Spoon River College.

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