Ulster County Community College

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,480

3.46% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$4,078

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

15.2%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

3,560

40.8% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

31.9%

166 Graduates

About

Costs

Enrollment

Graduates

Operations

About

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

In 2017, 502 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Ulster County Community College. 62.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.1% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (384 degrees), 8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (48 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Ulster County Community College is $4,480, which is $-2,934 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Ulster County Community College is $4,480, which is $-2,934 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,078.

In 2017, 33% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 14% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$4,480

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Ulster County Community College was $4,480. The cost of tuition at Ulster County Community College is $-2,934 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

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Average Net Price

$4,078

2017 Value

8.89%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Ulster County Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,078. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Ulster County Community College grew by 8.89%.

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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.

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Other Student Expenses

$5,000

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Ulster County Community College was of $5,000 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of room and board did not change between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

33%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

14%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

33% of undergraduate students at Ulster County Community College received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 5.71% with respect to 2016, when 35% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Ulster County 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.

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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.

15.2%

2016 Default Rate

70

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Ulster County Community College was 15.2%, which represents 70 out of the 460 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.

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Enrollment

Ulster County Community College has a total enrollment of 3,560 students. The full-time enrollment at Ulster County Community College is 1,454 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,106. This means that 40.8% of students enrolled at Ulster County Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Ulster County Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.1% White, 14.4% Hispanic or Latino, 6.26% Black or African American, 4.24% Two or More Races, 1.94% Asian, 0.253% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.112% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Ulster County Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority White Female (33.4%), followed by White Male (33.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (8.73%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

40.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Ulster County Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,560 students. The full-time enrollment at Ulster County Community College is 1,454 and the part-time enrollment is 2,106. This means that 40.8% of students enrolled at Ulster County Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 36% at similar Associates Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

60%

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 Ulster County Community College was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (61%), Ulster County Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    2,388

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    511

  3. Black or African American

    223

The enrolled student population at Ulster County Community College is 67.1% White, 14.4% Hispanic or Latino, 6.26% Black or African American, 4.24% Two or More Races, 1.94% Asian, 0.253% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.112% 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, 201 students (5.65%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2017, 130 more women than men received degrees from Ulster County Community College. The majority of degree recipients at Ulster County Community College are white (384 degrees awarded). There were 8 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (48 degrees).

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

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Ulster County Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (46 degrees awarded), Protective Services (74 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (164 degrees).

Workforce

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 Ulster County Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (221,249 people), Social workers, all other (195,093 people), Other managers (166,613 people), Police officers (128,650 people), and Graphic designers (94,092 people).

The most specialized majors at Ulster County Community College are Agriculture (46 degrees awarded), Protective Services (74 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (164 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (41 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (16 degrees).

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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 Ulster County Community College are Surgeons, Dentists, Physicians, Information security analysts, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Ulster County Community College are Agriculture (46 degrees awarded), Protective Services (74 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (164 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (41 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (16 degrees).

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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 Ulster County Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (412,903 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (339,008 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (214,645 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (151,852 people), and Individual & family services (131,850 people).

The most specialized majors at Ulster County Community College are Agriculture (46 degrees awarded), Protective Services (74 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (164 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (41 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (16 degrees).

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Degrees

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common

  1. N/A

    N/A degrees awarded

  2. N/A

    N/A degrees awarded

  3. N/A

    N/A degrees awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Ulster County Community College was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

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Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

  1. 186

  2. 316

In 2017, 186 degrees were awarded to men at Ulster County Community College, which is 0.589 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (316).

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

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Most Common Male Majors

In false, 44 degrees were awarded to men at Ulster County Community College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 0.579 times less than the 76 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In false, 76 degrees were awarded to women at Ulster County Community College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 1.73 times more than the 44 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

22%

100% Completion Time

35%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 22% of students graduating from Ulster County 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 38% 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.

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Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Ulster County Community College is Female and Asian (50% 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, 1.81% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    384 degrees awarded

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    48 degrees awarded

  3. Black or African American

    27 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Ulster County Community College is white (384 degrees awarded). There were 8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (48 degrees).

1.99% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

  1. White Female

    240 degrees awarded

  2. White Male

    144 degrees awarded

  3. Hispanic or Latino Female

    32 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Ulster County Community College is white female (240 degrees awarded). There were 1.67 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (144 degrees).

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Operations

Ulster County Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $8.62M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $0 (0%), compared to the 2.22% average return ($81.1k on $3.66M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2017, Ulster County Community College had a total salary expenditure of $29.3M. Ulster County Community College employs 24 Professors, 17 Assistant professors, and 14 Associate professors. Most academics at Ulster County Community College are Male Professors (13), Female Professors(11), and Female Assistant professors (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ulster County Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 25 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 24 employees, and Service with 16 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$8.62M

2017 Endowment

4.07%

growth from 2016

Ulster County Community College has an endowment valued at about $8.62M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of Ulster County Community College grew 4.07% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.96M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

  1. $1.11M - Federal

  2. $1.04M - State

  3. $513k - Local

As of 2017, Ulster County Community College received $1.11M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.04M from state grants and contracts, and $513k from local grants and contracts.

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Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$12.3M

2017 Salaries

0.416%

decline from 2016

In 2017, Ulster County Community College paid a median of $12.3M in salaries, which represents 41.9% of their overall expenditure ($29.3M) and a 0.416% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 19.3% growth from 2015 and a 2.83% decline from 2014.

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

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Instructional Salaries

$3.76M

Instructional Salaries

62

Number of Employees

In 2017, Ulster County Community College paid a total of $3.76M to 62 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.16M (26%) for similar Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional.

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Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

24 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

25 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Ulster County Community College were Professor with 24 employees; Assistant professor with 17 employees; and Assistant professor with 14 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ulster County Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 25 employees; Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 24 employees; and Service with 16 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

  1. Male Professor

  2. Female Professor

  3. Female Assistant professor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Ulster County Community College was Male Professor with 13 employees, Female Professor with 11 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 11 employees.

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

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