Virginia College-Greensboro

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2016 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,382

3.23% growth from 2015

2017 Average Net Price

$30,320

After Financial Aid

2015 Student Loan

20.5%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

401

71.1% Full-Time

About

Virginia College-Greensboro is a higher education institution located in Guilford County, NC. In 2018, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Virginia College-Greensboro were Medical Assistant (100 degrees awarded), Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (27 degrees), and Culinary Arts & Chef Training (11 degrees).

In 2018, 195 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Virginia College-Greensboro. 88.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 11.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (115 degrees), 4.79 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (24 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Virginia College-Greensboro is $14,382, which is $2,397 more than the national average for ($11,985).

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Costs

In 2016, the median undergraduate tuition at Virginia College-Greensboro is $14,382

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $30,320.

In 2017, 73% of undergraduate students attending Virginia College-Greensboro received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,382

2016 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2016, the cost of tuition at Virginia College-Greensboro was $14,382.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Virginia College-Greensboro (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$30,320

2017 Value

77%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Virginia College-Greensboro had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,320. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Virginia College-Greensboro grew by 77%.

This chart compares the average net price of Virginia College-Greensboro (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

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at Virginia College-Greensboro received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 18.9% with respect to 2016, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Virginia College-Greensboro (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.

20.5%

2015 Default Rate

2939

Number of Defaults

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Virginia College-Greensboro was 20.5%, which represents 2939 out of the 14360 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

Virginia College-Greensboro had a total enrollment of 401 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Virginia College-Greensboro is 285 students and the part-time enrollment is 116. This means that 71.1% of students enrolled at Virginia College-Greensboro are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Virginia College-Greensboro, both undergraduate and graduate, is 59.9% Black or African American, 11.5% White, 4.74% Hispanic or Latino, 2.74% Two or More Races, 0.748% Asian, and 0.499% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Virginia College-Greensboro in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (51.6%), followed by White Female (9.12%) and Black or African American Male (8.07%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

71.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Virginia College-Greensboro in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 401 students. The full-time enrollment at Virginia College-Greensboro is 285 and the part-time enrollment is 116.

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

Retention Rate over Time

74%

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 Virginia College-Greensboro was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Virginia College-Greensboro had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

Black or African American
240 enrolled students
White
46 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
19 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Virginia College-Greensboro is 59.9% Black or African American, 11.5% White, 4.74% Hispanic or Latino, 2.74% Two or More Races, 0.748% Asian, and 0.499% 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 is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2018, 151 more women than men received degrees from Virginia College-Greensboro. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Virginia College-Greensboro is black or african american (115 degrees awarded). There were 4.79 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (24 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Virginia College-Greensboro is Medical Assistant (100 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (27 degrees) and Culinary Arts & Chef Training (11 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 Virginia College-Greensboro 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).

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 Virginia College-Greensboro are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

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 Virginia College-Greensboro 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 Virginia College-Greensboro.

Most Common (2018)

Medical Assistant
100 degree-majors awarded
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
27 degree-majors awarded
Culinary Arts & Chef Training
11 degree-majors awarded

In 2018, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Virginia College-Greensboro was Medical Assistant with 100 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Virginia College-Greensboro according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2018

173

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2018

In 2018, 22 degrees were awarded to men at Virginia College-Greensboro, which is 0.127 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (173).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Virginia College-Greensboro by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Virginia College-Greensboro in Computer Support Specialist, which is 7 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 113 degrees were awarded to men at Virginia College-Greensboro in Medical Assistant, which is 22.6 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2017 at Virginia College-Greensboro is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all , 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
115 degrees awarded
White
24 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Virginia College-Greensboro is black or african american (115 degrees awarded). There were 4.79 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (24 degrees).

17.9% of degree recipients (35 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)

Black or African American Female
101 degrees awarded
White Female
22 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Virginia College-Greensboro is black or african american female (101 degrees awarded). There were 4.59 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (22 degrees).

Operations

Virginia College-Greensboro employs 11 No academic ranks. Most academics at Virginia College-Greensboro are Female No academic rank (7), and Male No academic rank (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Virginia College-Greensboro are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 12 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 5 employees, and Management with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.42M

2017 Salaries

9.08%

decline from 2016

In 2017, Virginia College-Greensboro paid a median of $2.42M in salaries, a 9.08% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar is 597k (12.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$566k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Virginia College-Greensboro paid a total of $566k to 11 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $398k (66.7%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

11 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

12 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Virginia College-Greensboro was No academic rank with 11 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Virginia College-Greensboro were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 12 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 5 employees, and Management with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2017)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Virginia College-Greensboro was Female No academic rank with 7 employees, and Male No academic rank with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Virginia College-Greensboro.