Pratt Community College

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,952

3.39% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$8,283

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

14.3%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

1,114

52.4% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

34.8%

105 Graduates

About

Pratt Community College is a higher education institution located in Pratt County, KS. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Pratt Community College were .

In 2017, 305 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pratt Community College. 60.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.3% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (223 degrees), 7.96 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (28 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pratt Community College is $1,952, which is $-5,462 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Pratt Community College is $1,952, which is $-5,462 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,283.

In 2017, 53% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 28% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$1,952

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Pratt Community College was $1,952. The cost of tuition at Pratt Community College is $-5,462 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

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

Average Net Price

$8,283

2017 Value

8.44%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Pratt Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,283. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Pratt Community College grew by 8.44%.

This chart compares the average net price of Pratt 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

$6,037

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Pratt Community College was of $6,037 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of room and board increased by 1.41% between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies increased by 25% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

53%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

28%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

53% of undergraduate students at Pratt Community College received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 10.4% with respect to 2016, when 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pratt 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.

14.3%

2016 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Pratt Community College was 14.3%, which represents 50 out of the 349 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

Pratt Community College has a total enrollment of 1,114 students. The full-time enrollment at Pratt Community College is 584 students and the part-time enrollment is 530. This means that 52.4% of students enrolled at Pratt Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pratt Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.2% White, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 8.17% Black or African American, 2.87% Two or More Races, 0.718% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.628% Asian, and 0.359% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Pratt Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority White Male (34.2%), followed by White Female (25.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (8.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

52.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pratt Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,114 students. The full-time enrollment at Pratt Community College is 584 and the part-time enrollment is 530. This means that 52.4% of students enrolled at Pratt Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 36% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

56%

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 Pratt Community College was 56%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (61%), Pratt Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
715
Hispanic or Latino
114
Black or African American
91

The enrolled student population at Pratt Community College is 64.2% White, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 8.17% Black or African American, 2.87% Two or More Races, 0.718% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.628% Asian, and 0.359% 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 45.9% White, 25.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 119 students (10.7%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 65 more women than men received degrees from Pratt Community College. The majority of degree recipients at Pratt Community College are white (223 degrees awarded). There were 7.96 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (28 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Pratt Community College is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Pratt Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (42 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (100 degrees), and Health (151 degrees).

Workforce

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 Pratt Community College are Registered nurses (1,304,047 people), Medical & health services managers (139,861 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (137,890 people), Pharmacists (131,416 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (121,380 people).

The most specialized majors at Pratt Community College are Construction (42 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (100 degrees), Health (151 degrees), Agriculture (4 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (5 degrees).

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 Pratt Community College are Surgeons, Public relations specialists, Dentists, Physicians, and Podiatrists

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 Pratt Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,437,228 people), Elementary & secondary schools (330,358 people), Outpatient care centers (202,345 people), Offices of physicians (192,776 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (181,551 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Pratt Community College was N/A with N/A degree-majorss awarded.

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

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

In 2017, 120 degrees were awarded to men at Pratt Community College, which is 0.649 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (185).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 50 degrees were awarded to men at Pratt Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1 times approximately the same the 50 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 82 degrees were awarded to women at Pratt Community College in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 7.45 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

31%

100% Completion Time

35%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 31% of students graduating from Pratt Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 36% 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.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Pratt Community College is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, 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, 3.81% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
223 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
28 degrees awarded
Unknown
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pratt Community College is white (223 degrees awarded). There were 7.96 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (28 degrees).

7.54% of degree recipients (23 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Female
139 degrees awarded
White Male
84 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Pratt Community College is white female (139 degrees awarded). There were 1.65 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (84 degrees).

Operations

Pratt Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $3.82M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $1.39k (0.0363%), compared to the 2.22% average return ($81.1k on $3.66M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2017, Pratt Community College had a total salary expenditure of $15.2M. Pratt Community College employs 35 Instructors, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at Pratt Community College are Male Instructors (18), Female Instructors(17), and N/A (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pratt Community College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 20 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 20 employees, and Management with 13 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$3.82M

2017 Endowment

4.53%

growth from 2016

Pratt Community College has an endowment valued at about $3.82M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of Pratt Community College grew 4.53% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $163k higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Pratt 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 Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

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

As of 2017, Pratt Community College 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

$5.31M

2017 Salaries

24.1%

growth from 2016

In 2017, Pratt Community College paid a median of $5.31M in salaries, which represents 34.8% of their overall expenditure ($15.2M) and a 24.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.18% decline from 2015 and a 23.9% decline from 2014.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 14.9M (41.7% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.77M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Pratt Community College paid a total of $1.77M to 35 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.65M (31.1%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

35 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

20 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Pratt Community College were Instructor with 35 employees; false with 0 employees; and false with 0 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pratt Community College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 20 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 20 employees; and Management with 13 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Male Instructor
Female Instructor
false

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Pratt Community College was Male Instructor with 18 employees, Female Instructor with 17 employees, and false with 0 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at Pratt Community College.

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