Vatterott College-Appling Farms

www.vatterott.edu

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2018 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,259

19.7% growth from 2017

2017 Average Net Price

$18,966

After Financial Aid

2014 Student Loan

23.8%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

255

100% Full-Time

About

Vatterott College-Appling Farms is a higher education institution located in Shelby County, TN. In 2018, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Vatterott College-Appling Farms were Diesel Mechanics Technology (40 degrees awarded), Radiographer (19 degrees), and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (14 degrees).

In 2018, 117 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Vatterott College-Appling Farms. 57.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (92 degrees), 4.84 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (19 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Vatterott College-Appling Farms is $12,259, which is $−2,241 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2018, the median undergraduate tuition at Vatterott College-Appling Farms is $12,259

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,966.

In 2017, 87% of undergraduate students attending Vatterott College-Appling Farms received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,259

2018 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2018, the cost of tuition at Vatterott College-Appling Farms was $12,259.

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Average Net Price

$18,966

2017 Value

0.362%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Vatterott College-Appling Farms had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,966. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Vatterott College-Appling Farms grew by 0.362%.

This chart compares the average net price of Vatterott College-Appling Farms (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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

87% of undergraduate students at Vatterott College-Appling Farms received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 2.25% with respect to 2016, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Vatterott College-Appling Farms (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.

23.8%

2014 Default Rate

307

Number of Defaults

In 2014 the default rate for borrower's at Vatterott College-Appling Farms was 23.8%, which represents 307 out of the 1289 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

Vatterott College-Appling Farms had a total enrollment of 255 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Vatterott College-Appling Farms is 255 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Vatterott College-Appling Farms are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Vatterott College-Appling Farms, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80% Black or African American, 14.9% White, 1.96% Two or More Races, 1.18% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.784% Asian.

Students enrolled at Vatterott College-Appling Farms in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (42%), followed by Black or African American Male (38%) and White Male (7.84%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Vatterott College-Appling Farms in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 255 students. The full-time enrollment at Vatterott College-Appling Farms is 255 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Vatterott College-Appling Farms are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Retention Rate over Time

71%

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 Vatterott College-Appling Farms was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Vatterott College-Appling Farms had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Vatterott College-Appling Farms (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

Black or African American
204 enrolled students
White
38 enrolled students
Two or More Races
5 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Vatterott College-Appling Farms is 80% Black or African American, 14.9% White, 1.96% Two or More Races, 1.18% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.784% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2018, 17 more women than men received degrees from Vatterott College-Appling Farms. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Vatterott College-Appling Farms is black or african american (92 degrees awarded). There were 4.84 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (19 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Vatterott College-Appling Farms is Diesel Mechanics Technology (40 degrees awarded), followed by Radiographer (19 degrees) and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (14 degrees).

In 2018, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Vatterott College-Appling Farms, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (45 degrees awarded), Transportation (6 degrees), and Health (64 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 Vatterott College-Appling Farms are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at Vatterott College-Appling Farms in 2018 are Mechanical Technologies (45 degrees awarded), Transportation (6 degrees), Health (64 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2 degrees) (as of 2018).

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 Vatterott College-Appling Farms are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Vatterott College-Appling Farms are Mechanical Technologies (45 degrees awarded), Transportation (6 degrees), Health (64 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2 degrees) (as of 2018).

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 Vatterott College-Appling Farms are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Vatterott College-Appling Farms.

Most Common (2018)

Diesel Mechanics Technology
40 degree-majors awarded
Radiographer
19 degree-majors awarded
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
14 degree-majors awarded

In 2018, the most common associates degree concentration at Vatterott College-Appling Farms was Diesel Mechanics Technology with 40 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2018

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2018

In 2018, 50 degrees were awarded to men at Vatterott College-Appling Farms, which is 0.746 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (67).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Vatterott College-Appling Farms by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 37 degrees were awarded to men at Vatterott College-Appling Farms in Diesel Mechanics Technology, which is 12.3 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 22 degrees were awarded to women at Vatterott College-Appling Farms in Medical Assistant. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2017 at Vatterott College-Appling Farms is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, 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 (2018)

Black or African American
92 degrees awarded
White
19 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Vatterott College-Appling Farms is black or african american (92 degrees awarded). There were 4.84 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (19 degrees).

0.855% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)

Black or African American Female
55 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
37 degrees awarded
White Male
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Vatterott College-Appling Farms is black or african american female (55 degrees awarded). There were 1.49 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (37 degrees).

Operations

Vatterott College-Appling Farms employs 7 Instructors. Most academics at Vatterott College-Appling Farms are Male Instructor (5), and Female Instructor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Vatterott College-Appling Farms are: Sales and related, with 4 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 3 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.58M

2017 Salaries

11.1%

growth from 2016

In 2017, Vatterott College-Appling Farms paid a median of $1.58M in salaries, a 11.1% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$359k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Vatterott College-Appling Farms paid a total of $359k to 7 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

7 Employees

Sales and related

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

4 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Vatterott College-Appling Farms was Instructor with 7 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Vatterott College-Appling Farms were Sales and related with 4 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 3 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2017)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Vatterott College-Appling Farms was Male Instructor with 5 employees, and Female Instructor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Vatterott College-Appling Farms.