Washtenaw Community College

www.wccnet.edu

Add Comparison

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,376

4.21% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$3,588

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0538%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

10,756

26% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

30.3%

226 Graduates

About

Washtenaw Community College is a higher education institution located in Washtenaw County, MI. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Washtenaw Community College were General Studies (1,189 degrees awarded), Automobile Mechanics Technology (38 degrees), and Dental Assisting (33 degrees).

In 2023, 3,656 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Washtenaw Community College. 56.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,465 degrees), 5.64 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (437 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Washtenaw Community College is $2,376, which is $−5,877 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Washtenaw Community College was 0.0538%, corresponding to 1 out of the 1,859 total borrowers.

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

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Washtenaw Community College is $2,376, which is $5,877 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $3,588.

In 2023, 40% of undergraduate students attending Washtenaw Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 17% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,376

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Washtenaw Community College was $2,376. The cost of tuition at Washtenaw Community College is $−5,877 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$3,588

2023 Value

2.61%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Washtenaw Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,588. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Washtenaw Community College grew by 2.61%.

This chart compares the average net price of Washtenaw 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

$12,576

Room and Board

$662

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Washtenaw Community College was of $12,576 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 35.1% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $662. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 41.2% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

17%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

40% of undergraduate students at Washtenaw Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 6.98% with respect to 2022, when 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Washtenaw 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.

0.0538%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Washtenaw Community College was 0.0538%, which represents 1 out of the 1859 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

Washtenaw Community College had a total enrollment of 10,756 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Washtenaw Community College is 2,797 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,959. This means that 26% of students enrolled at Washtenaw Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Washtenaw Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 59.1% White, 14.8% Black or African American, 7.54% Hispanic or Latino, 6.08% Two or More Races, 5.78% Asian, 0.325% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.093% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Washtenaw Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (31.7%), followed by White Female (29.3%) and Black or African American Female (8.19%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

26%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Washtenaw Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,756 students. The full-time enrollment at Washtenaw Community College is 2,797 and the part-time enrollment is 7,959. This means that 26% of students enrolled at Washtenaw 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 Washtenaw 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 Washtenaw Community College was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Washtenaw Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
6,355 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,592 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
811 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Washtenaw Community College is 59.1% White, 14.8% Black or African American, 7.54% Hispanic or Latino, 6.08% Two or More Races, 5.78% Asian, 0.325% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.093% 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, 397 students (3.69%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 468 more women than men received degrees from Washtenaw Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Washtenaw Community College is white (2,465 degrees awarded). There were 5.64 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (437 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Washtenaw Community College is General Studies (1,189 degrees awarded), followed by Automobile Mechanics Technology (38 degrees) and Dental Assisting (33 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Washtenaw Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,649 degrees awarded), Precision Production (136 degrees), and Construction (101 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 Washtenaw Community College are Other managers (141,478 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (136,139 people), Graphic designers (95,852 people), Postsecondary teachers (71,168 people), and Software developers (70,336 people).

The most specialized majors at Washtenaw Community College in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,649 degrees awarded), Precision Production (136 degrees), Construction (101 degrees), Engineering Technologies (114 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (126 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 Washtenaw Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Washtenaw Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,649 degrees awarded), Precision Production (136 degrees), Construction (101 degrees), Engineering Technologies (114 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (126 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Washtenaw Community College are Computer Systems Design (596,623 people), Elementary & secondary schools (174,949 people), Construction (145,469 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (120,247 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (87,611 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
239 degrees awarded
General Studies
221 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
116 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Washtenaw Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 239 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,594

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,062

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,594 degrees were awarded to men at Washtenaw Community College, which is 0.773 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,062).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 572 degrees were awarded to men at Washtenaw Community College in General Studies, which is 0.683 times less than the 838 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 838 degrees were awarded to men at Washtenaw Community College in General Studies, which is 1.47 times more than the 572 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

28%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 11% of students graduating from Washtenaw Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 28% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 33% 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 (41.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Washtenaw Community College is Female and Asian (41.7% 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, 0.442% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,465 degrees awarded
Black or African American
437 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
249 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Washtenaw Community College is white (2,465 degrees awarded). There were 5.64 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (437 degrees).

2.02% of degree recipients (74 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,327 degrees awarded
White Male
1,138 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
307 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Washtenaw Community College is white female (1,327 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,138 degrees).

Operations

Washtenaw Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $29M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.49M (5.13%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Washtenaw Community College had a total salary expenditure of 125M. Washtenaw Community College employs 153 No academic ranks. Most academics at Washtenaw Community College are Male No academic rank (79), and Female No academic rank (74).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Washtenaw Community College are: Management, with 106 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 73 employees, and Service with 49 employees.

Endowment

$29M

2023 Endowment

10.1%

growth from 2022

Washtenaw Community College has an endowment valued at about $29M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Washtenaw Community College grew 10.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $23.2M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.8M - Federal
$883k - State
$33.3k - Local

As of 2023, Washtenaw Community College received $2.8M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $883k from state grants and contracts, and $33.3k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$51.4M

2023 Salaries

1.05%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Washtenaw Community College paid a median of $51.4M in salaries, which represents 41% of their overall expenditure ($125M) and a 1.05% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.83% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.45% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$15.9M

Instructional Salaries

153

Number of Employees

In 2023, Washtenaw Community College paid a total of $15.9M to 153 employees working as instructors, which represents 31% 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

153 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

106 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Washtenaw Community College was No academic rank with 153 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Washtenaw Community College were Management with 106 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 73 employees, and Service with 49 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Washtenaw Community College was Male No academic rank with 79 employees, and Female No academic rank with 74 employees.

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

Keep Exploring

Western Iowa Tech Community College

University

GateWay Community College

University

Moraine Park Technical College

University

Arkansas State University Three Rivers

University

Northwest Technical College

University