Itasca Community College

www.itascacc.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,192

5.02% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$12,345

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

14.1%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

983

56.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

30.3%

73 Graduates

About

Itasca Community College is a higher education institution located in Itasca County, MN. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Itasca Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (87 degrees awarded), Pre-Engineering (28 degrees), and Forest Management (14 degrees).

In 2021, 238 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Itasca Community College. 59.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (208 degrees), 16 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (13 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Itasca Community College is $5,192, which is $−2,776 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Itasca Community College is $5,192, which is $−2,776 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,345.

In 2021, 60% of undergraduate students attending Itasca Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 21% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,192

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Itasca Community College was $5,192. The cost of tuition at Itasca Community College is $−2,776 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$12,345

2021 Value

12%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Itasca Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,345. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Itasca Community College grew by 12%.

This chart compares the average net price of Itasca 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

$8,144

Room and Board

$780

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Itasca Community College was of $8,144 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $780. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 7.14% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

21%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

60% of undergraduate students at Itasca Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 17.8% with respect to 2020, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Itasca 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.

14.1%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Itasca Community College was 14.1%, which represents 46 out of the 326 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

Itasca Community College had a total enrollment of 983 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Itasca Community College is 552 students and the part-time enrollment is 431. This means that 56.2% of students enrolled at Itasca Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Itasca Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 76.1% White, 10.4% Black or African American, 5.7% Two or More Races, 4.48% Hispanic or Latino, 1.02% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.407% Asian, and 0.102% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Itasca Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (37%), followed by White Female (36.2%) and Black or African American Male (13.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

56.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Itasca Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 983 students. The full-time enrollment at Itasca Community College is 552 and the part-time enrollment is 431. This means that 56.2% of students enrolled at Itasca Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

51%

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 Itasca Community College was 51%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Itasca Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
748 enrolled students
Black or African American
102 enrolled students
Two or More Races
56 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Itasca Community College is 76.1% White, 10.4% Black or African American, 5.7% Two or More Races, 4.48% Hispanic or Latino, 1.02% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.407% Asian, and 0.102% 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 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 9 students (0.916%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 46 more women than men received degrees from Itasca Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Itasca Community College is white (208 degrees awarded). There were 16 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (13 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Itasca Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (87 degrees awarded), followed by Pre-Engineering (28 degrees) and Forest Management (14 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Itasca Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Natural Resources & Conservation (14 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (87 degrees), and Engineering (28 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 Itasca Community College are Other managers (416,641 people), Software developers (406,087 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (337,029 people), Civil engineers (263,388 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (205,691 people).

The most specialized majors at Itasca Community College in 2021 are Natural Resources & Conservation (14 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (87 degrees), Engineering (28 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (1 degrees), and Psychology (11 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Itasca Community College are Podiatrists, Surgeons, Media and communication workers, all other, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

The most specialized majors at Itasca Community College are Natural Resources & Conservation (14 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (87 degrees), Engineering (28 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (1 degrees), and Psychology (11 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Itasca Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (522,917 people), Computer Systems Design (484,107 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (438,509 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (363,589 people), and Construction (313,318 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
87 degrees awarded
Pre-Engineering
28 degrees awarded
Forest Management
14 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Itasca Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 87 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

142

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 96 degrees were awarded to men at Itasca Community College, which is 0.676 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (142).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Itasca Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.426 times less than the 61 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 61 degrees were awarded to men at Itasca Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.35 times more than the 26 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

24%

100% Completion Time

30%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 24% of students graduating from Itasca Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 30% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 31% 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.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (47.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Itasca Community College is Female and White (47.6% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 1.37% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
208 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
13 degrees awarded
Black or African American
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Itasca Community College is white (208 degrees awarded). There were 16 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (13 degrees).

1.26% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
123 degrees awarded
White Male
85 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Itasca Community College is white female (123 degrees awarded). There were 1.45 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (85 degrees).

Operations

Itasca Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $3.42M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 46k (1.34%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Itasca Community College had a total salary expenditure of 13.2M. Itasca Community College employs 27 Instructors. Most academics at Itasca Community College are Female Instructor (14), and Male Instructor (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Itasca Community College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 10 employees, Service, with 5 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 4 employees.

Endowment

$3.42M

2021 Endowment

20.3%

decline from 2020

Itasca Community College has an endowment valued at about $3.42M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Itasca Community College declined 20.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.87M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Itasca 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: High Transfer-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$5.88M

2021 Salaries

2.74%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Itasca Community College paid a median of $5.88M in salaries, which represents 44.5% of their overall expenditure ($13.2M) and a 2.74% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.96M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Itasca Community College paid a total of $1.96M to 27 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

27 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

10 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Itasca Community College was Instructor with 27 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Itasca Community College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 10 employees, Service with 5 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 4 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Itasca Community College was Female Instructor with 14 employees, and Male Instructor with 13 employees.

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