Labette Community College

www.labette.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,728

2021 Average Net Price

$8,230

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.24%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,453

38.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

24.3%

53 Graduates

About

Labette Community College is a higher education institution located in Labette County, KS. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Labette Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (60 degrees awarded), General Studies (24 degrees), and Registered Nursing (21 degrees).

In 2021, 202 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Labette Community College. 59.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (156 degrees), 10.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Labette Community College is $1,728, which is $−6,240 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Labette Community College is $1,728, which is $−6,240 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,230.

In 2021, 65% of undergraduate students attending Labette Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 9% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,728

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Labette Community College was $1,728. The cost of tuition at Labette Community College is $−6,240 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$8,230

2021 Value

13.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Labette Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,230. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Labette Community College grew by 13.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Labette 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

$9,000

Room and Board

$1,050

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Labette Community College was of $9,000 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 $1,050. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

65% of undergraduate students at Labette Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 25% with respect to 2020, when 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Labette 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.

4.24%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Labette Community College was 4.24%, which represents 7 out of the 165 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

Labette Community College had a total enrollment of 1,453 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Labette Community College is 564 students and the part-time enrollment is 889. This means that 38.8% of students enrolled at Labette Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Labette Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 76.9% White, 8.26% Hispanic or Latino, 5.64% Two or More Races, 4.82% Black or African American, 2.13% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.413% Asian, and 0.206% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Labette Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.2%), followed by White Male (24.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.79%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

38.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Labette Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,453 students. The full-time enrollment at Labette Community College is 564 and the part-time enrollment is 889. This means that 38.8% of students enrolled at Labette 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 Labette Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

53%

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 Labette Community College was 53%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Labette Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,118 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
120 enrolled students
Two or More Races
82 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Labette Community College is 76.9% White, 8.26% Hispanic or Latino, 5.64% Two or More Races, 4.82% Black or African American, 2.13% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.413% Asian, and 0.206% 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, 18 students (1.24%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 38 more women than men received degrees from Labette Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Labette Community College is white (156 degrees awarded). There were 10.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Labette Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (60 degrees awarded), followed by General Studies (24 degrees) and Registered Nursing (21 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Labette Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (30 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (6 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (84 degrees).

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 Labette Community College are Registered nurses (1,412,565 people), Accountants & auditors (1,039,407 people), Other managers (706,357 people), Financial managers (468,340 people), and Chief executives & legislators (370,782 people).

The most specialized majors at Labette Community College in 2021 are Precision Production (30 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (6 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (84 degrees), Health (72 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (6 degrees) (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 Labette Community College are Surgeons, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Counter & rental clerks

The most specialized majors at Labette Community College are Precision Production (30 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (6 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (84 degrees), Health (72 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (6 degrees) (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 Labette Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,747,977 people), Elementary & secondary schools (735,850 people), Computer Systems Design (483,852 people), Banking & related activities (478,661 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (451,745 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
60 degrees awarded
General Studies
24 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
21 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Labette Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 60 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

120

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 82 degrees were awarded to men at Labette Community College, which is 0.683 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (120).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 30 degrees were awarded to men at Labette Community College in Welding Technology. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 41 degrees were awarded to men at Labette Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.16 times more than the 19 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

20%

100% Completion Time

28%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 20% of students graduating from Labette 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 32% 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Labette Community College is Male and Asian (50% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
156 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
15 degrees awarded
Black or African American
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Labette Community College is white (156 degrees awarded). There were 10.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

2.48% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
91 degrees awarded
White Male
65 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Labette Community College is white female (91 degrees awarded). There were 1.4 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (65 degrees).

Operations

Labette Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $759k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 11.1k (1.46%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Labette Community College had a total salary expenditure of 16.1M. Labette Community College employs 19 Professors, 7 Assistant professors and 4 Instructors. Most academics at Labette Community College are Female Professor (11), Male Professor (8), and Female Assistant professor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Labette Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 17 employees, Management, with 14 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 14 employees.

Endowment

$759k

2021 Endowment

21.6%

growth from 2020

Labette Community College has an endowment valued at about $759k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Labette Community College grew 21.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.53M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Labette 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.

Salary Expenditure

$8.01M

2021 Salaries

0.669%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Labette Community College paid a median of $8.01M in salaries, which represents 49.6% of their overall expenditure ($16.1M) and a 0.669% growth from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$1.85M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Labette Community College paid a total of $1.85M to 33 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.1% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

19 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

17 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Labette Community College were Professor with 19 employees, Assistant professor with 7 employees, and Instructor with 4 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Labette Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 17 employees, Management with 14 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 14 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Professor
Male Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Labette Community College was Female Professor with 11 employees, Male Professor with 8 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 5 employees.

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