Grantham University

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,360

0% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$11,251

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

19.7%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

9,303

45.8% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

35.6%

26 Graduates

About

Grantham University is a higher education institution located in Johnson County, KS. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Grantham University were Other Multidisciplinary Studies (186 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (185 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (114 degrees).

In 2017, 2,173 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Grantham University. 43.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 56.5% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (948 degrees), 1.19 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (796 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Grantham University is $6,360, which is $-14,373 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Grantham University is $6,360, which is $-14,373 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,251.

In 2017, 89% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 50% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$6,360

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Grantham University was $6,360. The cost of tuition at Grantham University is $-14,373 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Grantham University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,251

2017 Value

11.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Grantham University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,251. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Grantham University grew by 11.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Grantham University (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

$7,024

Room and Board

$912

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Grantham University was of $7,024 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $912. The cost of room and board increased by 0.458% between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Grantham University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

89%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

50%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

89% of undergraduate students at Grantham University received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 1.14% with respect to 2016, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Grantham University (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.

19.7%

2016 Default Rate

873

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Grantham University was 19.7%, which represents 873 out of the 4423 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

Grantham University has a total enrollment of 9,303 students. The full-time enrollment at Grantham University is 4,263 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,040. This means that 45.8% of students enrolled at Grantham University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Grantham University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47.9% Black or African American, 35.6% White, 5.43% Hispanic or Latino, 3.73% Two or More Races, 1.66% Asian, 0.688% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.441% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Grantham University in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority Black or African American Female (36.4%), followed by White Male (19.9%) and Black or African American Male (17.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority White Male (27.6%), followed by Black or African American Female (20.1%) and Black or African American Male (16.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

45.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Grantham University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,303 students. The full-time enrollment at Grantham University is 4,263 and the part-time enrollment is 5,040. This means that 45.8% of students enrolled at Grantham University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Grantham University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

39%

2017 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 Grantham University was 39%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), Grantham University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Grantham University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
4,454
White
3,310
Hispanic or Latino
505

The enrolled student population at Grantham University is 47.9% Black or African American, 35.6% White, 5.43% Hispanic or Latino, 3.73% Two or More Races, 1.66% Asian, 0.688% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.441% 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 Masters Colleges and Universities is 54.4% White, 15% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 425 students (4.57%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 281 fewer women than men received degrees from Grantham University. The majority of degree recipients at Grantham University are white (948 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (796 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Grantham University is Other Multidisciplinary Studies (186 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (185 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (114 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Grantham University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Interdisciplinary Studies (306 degrees awarded), Protective Services (284 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (112 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Grantham University are Accountants & auditors (1,112,809 people), Other managers (742,837 people), Software developers (539,856 people), Financial managers (441,851 people), and Chief executives & legislators (345,134 people).

The most specialized majors at Grantham University are Interdisciplinary Studies (306 degrees awarded), Protective Services (284 degrees), Engineering Technologies (112 degrees), Business (944 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (186 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Grantham University are Physicians, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Marketing managers

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 Grantham University are Computer Systems Design (915,597 people), Elementary & secondary schools (610,951 people), Banking & related activities (559,868 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (471,828 people), and Insurance carriers (445,987 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common

Other Multidisciplinary Studies
186 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
185 degree-majorss awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
114 degree-majorss awarded

In 2017, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Grantham University was Other Multidisciplinary Studies with 186 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Grantham University according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,227
946

In 2017, 1,227 degrees were awarded to men at Grantham University, which is 1.3 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (946).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at Grantham University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 290 degrees were awarded to men at Grantham University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.942 times less than the 308 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 308 degrees were awarded to women at Grantham University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.06 times more than the 290 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

22%

100% Completion Time

31%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 22% of students graduating from Grantham University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 31% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 32% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities 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.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Grantham University is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

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

White
948 degrees awarded
Black or African American
796 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
151 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Grantham University is white (948 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (796 degrees).

6.86% of degree recipients (149 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Male
625 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
457 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
339 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Grantham University is white male (625 degrees awarded). There were 1.37 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (457 degrees).

Operations

Grantham University has an endowment valued at nearly $N/A, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $0 (NaNN%), compared to the 6.94% average return ($2.3M on $33.1M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2017, Grantham University had a total salary expenditure of $57.5M. Grantham University employs 32 No academic ranks, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at Grantham University are Female No academic ranks (19), Male No academic ranks(13), and N/A (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Grantham University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 117 employees, Management, with 70 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 51 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$N/A

2017 Endowment

growth from 2016

Grantham University has an endowment valued at about $N/A, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of Grantham University stayed 0% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $NaNM approximately the same as than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Grantham University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$0 - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2017, Grantham University received $0 in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$25.2M

2017 Salaries

15.5%

decline from 2016

In 2017, Grantham University paid a median of $25.2M in salaries, which represents 43.8% of their overall expenditure ($57.5M) and a 15.5% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.05% growth from 2015 and a 15.3% growth from 2014.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 31.4M (40.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.67M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Grantham University paid a total of $1.67M to 32 employees working as instructors, which represents 6.64% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $10.4M (33%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

32 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

117 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Grantham University were No academic rank with 32 employees; false with 0 employees; and false with 0 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Grantham University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 117 employees; Management with 70 employees; and Business and Financial Operations with 51 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank
false

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Grantham University was Female No academic rank with 19 employees, Male No academic rank with 13 employees, and false with 0 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at Grantham University.

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