Stanly Community College

www.stanly.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,554

5.02% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$8,522

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

2,456

24.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

56.4%

92 Graduates

About

Stanly Community College is a higher education institution located in Stanly County, NC. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Stanly Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (150 degrees awarded), Early Childhood Education & Teaching (37 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (24 degrees).

In 2021, 1,053 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Stanly Community College. 73.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (696 degrees), 3.59 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (194 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Stanly Community College is $2,554, which is $−5,414 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 Stanly Community College is $2,554, which is $−5,414 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,522.

In 2021, 57% of undergraduate students attending Stanly Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$2,554

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Stanly Community College was $2,554. The cost of tuition at Stanly Community College is $−5,414 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$8,522

2021 Value

37%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Stanly Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,522. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Stanly Community College grew by 37%.

This chart compares the average net price of Stanly 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

$7,108

Room and Board

$1,364

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Stanly Community College was of $7,108 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 11.5% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,364. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

57% of undergraduate students at Stanly Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 16.3% with respect to 2020, when 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Stanly 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.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Stanly Community College was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 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

Stanly Community College had a total enrollment of 2,456 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Stanly Community College is 601 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,855. This means that 24.5% of students enrolled at Stanly Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Stanly Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 65.4% White, 16.4% Black or African American, 4.07% Hispanic or Latino, 2.61% Two or More Races, 2.52% Asian, 0.366% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0814% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Stanly Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.3%), followed by White Male (19.1%) and Black or African American Female (9.32%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

24.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Stanly Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,456 students. The full-time enrollment at Stanly Community College is 601 and the part-time enrollment is 1,855. This means that 24.5% of students enrolled at Stanly 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 Stanly Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

83%

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 Stanly Community College was 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Stanly Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,605 enrolled students
Black or African American
403 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
100 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Stanly Community College is 65.4% White, 16.4% Black or African American, 4.07% Hispanic or Latino, 2.61% Two or More Races, 2.52% Asian, 0.366% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0814% 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, 193 students (7.86%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 501 more women than men received degrees from Stanly Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Stanly Community College is white (696 degrees awarded). There were 3.59 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (194 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Stanly Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (150 degrees awarded), followed by Early Childhood Education & Teaching (37 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (24 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Stanly Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (117 degrees awarded), Protective Services (89 degrees), and Precision Production (27 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Stanly Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,621,597 people), Secondary school teachers (399,525 people), Education administrators (250,096 people), Special education teachers (171,397 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (163,719 people).

The most specialized majors at Stanly Community College in 2021 are Human Sciences (117 degrees awarded), Protective Services (89 degrees), Precision Production (27 degrees), EDUCATION. (165 degrees), and Transportation (14 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Stanly Community College are Physicians, Surgeons, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Personal financial advisors, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at Stanly Community College are Human Sciences (117 degrees awarded), Protective Services (89 degrees), Precision Production (27 degrees), EDUCATION. (165 degrees), and Transportation (14 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 Stanly Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (2,703,421 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (339,715 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (220,853 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (131,327 people), and Child day care services (113,302 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
150 degrees awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
37 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
24 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Stanly Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 150 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

276

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

777

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 276 degrees were awarded to men at Stanly Community College, which is 0.355 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (777).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 45 degrees were awarded to men at Stanly Community College in Criminal Justice - Safety Studies, which is 1.22 times more than the 37 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 117 degrees were awarded to women at Stanly Community College in Child Development. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

28%

100% Completion Time

39%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 28% of students graduating from Stanly Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 39% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Stanly Community College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% 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, 15.2% of graduates (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
696 degrees awarded
Black or African American
194 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
37 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Stanly Community College is white (696 degrees awarded). There were 3.59 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (194 degrees).

6.74% of degree recipients (71 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
494 degrees awarded
White Male
202 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
175 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Stanly Community College is white female (494 degrees awarded). There were 2.45 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (202 degrees).

Operations

Stanly Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $3.77M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 325 (0.00862%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Stanly Community College had a total salary expenditure of 25.6M. Stanly Community College employs 76 No academic ranks. Most academics at Stanly Community College are Female No academic rank (45), and Male No academic rank (31).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Stanly Community College are: Management, with 38 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 21 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 16 employees.

Endowment

$3.77M

2021 Endowment

17.4%

growth from 2020

Stanly Community College has an endowment valued at about $3.77M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Stanly Community College grew 17.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.52M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Stanly 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

$12.1M

2021 Salaries

3.66%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Stanly Community College paid a median of $12.1M in salaries, which represents 47.2% of their overall expenditure ($25.6M) and a 3.66% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$4.32M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Stanly Community College paid a total of $4.32M to 76 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.8% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

76 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

38 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Stanly Community College was No academic rank with 76 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Stanly Community College were Management with 38 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 21 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 16 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Stanly Community College was Female No academic rank with 45 employees, and Male No academic rank with 31 employees.

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