Chester County Intermediate Unit

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2021 Average Net Price

$21,153

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.17%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

47.8%

46 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

74.1% Full-Time

About

Chester County Intermediate Unit is a higher education institution located in Chester County, PA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Chester County Intermediate Unit were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (59 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 59 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Chester County Intermediate Unit. 96.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 3.39% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (26 degrees), 1.13 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (23 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,153.

In 2021, 64% of undergraduate students attending Chester County Intermediate Unit received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$21,153

2021 Value

1.12%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Chester County Intermediate Unit had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,153. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Chester County Intermediate Unit grew by 1.12%.

This chart compares the average net price of Chester County Intermediate Unit (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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

64% of undergraduate students at Chester County Intermediate Unit received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 6.67% with respect to 2020, when 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Chester County Intermediate Unit (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.

2.17%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Chester County Intermediate Unit was 2.17%, which represents 2 out of the 92 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.

Admissions

Chester County Intermediate Unit received 46 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 171% annual growth. Out of those 46 applicants, 22 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 47.8% acceptance rate.

There were 81 students enrolled at Chester County Intermediate Unit in 2021.

Chester County Intermediate Unit has an overall enrollment yield of 63.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

47.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

Accepted Out of 46

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Chester County Intermediate Unit was 47.8% (22 admissions from 46 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 52.9%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 171%, while admissions grew by 144%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Chester County Intermediate Unit (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Chester County Intermediate Unit had a total enrollment of 81 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Chester County Intermediate Unit is 60 students and the part-time enrollment is 21. This means that 74.1% of students enrolled at Chester County Intermediate Unit are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Chester County Intermediate Unit, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.1% Black or African American, 38.3% White, 8.64% Hispanic or Latino, 2.47% Asian, and 2.47% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Chester County Intermediate Unit in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40%), followed by Black or African American Female (38.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.33%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

74.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Chester County Intermediate Unit in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 81 students. The full-time enrollment at Chester County Intermediate Unit is 60 and the part-time enrollment is 21.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Chester County Intermediate Unit (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2021 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 Chester County Intermediate Unit was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Chester County Intermediate Unit had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Chester County Intermediate Unit (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
39 enrolled students
White
31 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
7 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Chester County Intermediate Unit is 48.1% Black or African American, 38.3% White, 8.64% Hispanic or Latino, 2.47% Asian, and 2.47% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 55 more women than men received degrees from Chester County Intermediate Unit. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Chester County Intermediate Unit is black or african american (26 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (23 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Chester County Intermediate Unit is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (59 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Chester County Intermediate Unit, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (59 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Chester County Intermediate Unit are Registered nurses (1,331,984 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at Chester County Intermediate Unit in 2021 are Health (59 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 Chester County Intermediate Unit are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Chester County Intermediate Unit are Health (59 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 Chester County Intermediate Unit are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,441,543 people), Outpatient care centers (214,960 people), Elementary & secondary schools (206,921 people), Offices of physicians (192,003 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (122,299 people).

The most specialized majors at Chester County Intermediate Unit are Health (59 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Chester County Intermediate Unit.

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training

Most Common (2021)

59 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Chester County Intermediate Unit was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 59 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Chester County Intermediate Unit according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 2 degrees were awarded to men at Chester County Intermediate Unit, which is 0.0351 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (57).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Chester County Intermediate Unit by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 2 degrees were awarded to men at Chester County Intermediate Unit in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 0.0351 times less than the 57 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 57 degrees were awarded to men at Chester County Intermediate Unit in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 28.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

47%

100% Completion Time

59%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 47% of students graduating from Chester County Intermediate Unit completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 59% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
26 degrees awarded
White
23 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Chester County Intermediate Unit is black or african american (26 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (23 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
26 degrees awarded
White Female
22 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Chester County Intermediate Unit is black or african american female (26 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (22 degrees).