Virginia College-Richmond

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2016 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,382

3.23% growth from 2015

2017 Average Net Price

$21,062

After Financial Aid

2015 Student Loan

20.5%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

440

81.1% Full-Time

About

Virginia College-Richmond is a higher education institution located in Chesterfield County, VA. In 2018, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Virginia College-Richmond were Culinary Arts & Chef Training (47 degrees awarded), Medical Assistant (30 degrees), and General Cosmetology (18 degrees).

In 2018, 209 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Virginia College-Richmond. 71.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (130 degrees), 4.33 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (30 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Virginia College-Richmond is $14,382, which is $−118 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

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

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,062.

In 2017, 64% of undergraduate students attending Virginia College-Richmond received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,382

2016 Undergraduate Tuition

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

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

Average Net Price

$21,062

2017 Value

21%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Virginia College-Richmond had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,062. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Virginia College-Richmond grew by 21%.

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

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

64% of undergraduate students at Virginia College-Richmond received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 28.9% with respect to 2016, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Virginia College-Richmond (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-Richmond 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-Richmond had a total enrollment of 440 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Virginia College-Richmond is 357 students and the part-time enrollment is 83. This means that 81.1% of students enrolled at Virginia College-Richmond are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Virginia College-Richmond, both undergraduate and graduate, is 66.4% Black or African American, 17.7% White, 2.95% Hispanic or Latino, 2.5% Two or More Races, 0.682% Asian, and 0.227% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Virginia College-Richmond in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (52.7%), followed by Black or African American Male (17.1%) and White Female (10.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

81.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Virginia College-Richmond in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 440 students. The full-time enrollment at Virginia College-Richmond is 357 and the part-time enrollment is 83. This means that 81.1% of students enrolled at Virginia College-Richmond 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 Virginia College-Richmond (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

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-Richmond was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Virginia College-Richmond had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

Black or African American
292 enrolled students
White
78 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
13 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Virginia College-Richmond is 66.4% Black or African American, 17.7% White, 2.95% Hispanic or Latino, 2.5% Two or More Races, 0.682% Asian, and 0.227% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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, 91 more women than men received degrees from Virginia College-Richmond. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Virginia College-Richmond is black or african american (130 degrees awarded). There were 4.33 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (30 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Virginia College-Richmond is Culinary Arts & Chef Training (47 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Assistant (30 degrees) and General Cosmetology (18 degrees).

In 2018, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Virginia College-Richmond, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (75 degrees awarded), Health (102 degrees), and Business (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 Virginia College-Richmond 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 Virginia College-Richmond in 2018 are Personal & Culinary Services (75 degrees awarded), Health (102 degrees), Business (27 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (5 degrees), and Construction (0 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 Virginia College-Richmond are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Virginia College-Richmond are Personal & Culinary Services (75 degrees awarded), Health (102 degrees), Business (27 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (5 degrees), and Construction (0 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 Virginia College-Richmond 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-Richmond.

Most Common (2018)

Culinary Arts & Chef Training
47 degree-majors awarded
Medical Assistant
30 degree-majors awarded
General Cosmetology
18 degree-majors awarded

In 2018, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Virginia College-Richmond was Culinary Arts & Chef Training with 47 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2018

150

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2018

In 2018, 59 degrees were awarded to men at Virginia College-Richmond, which is 0.393 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (150).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 28 degrees were awarded to men at Virginia College-Richmond in Culinary Arts & Chef Training, which is 1.47 times more than the 19 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 40 degrees were awarded to men at Virginia College-Richmond in Medical Assistant, which is 8 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-Richmond is Male and Two or More Races (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
130 degrees awarded
White
30 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Virginia College-Richmond is black or african american (130 degrees awarded). There were 4.33 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (30 degrees).

16.3% of degree recipients (34 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)

Black or African American Female
89 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
41 degrees awarded
White Female
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Virginia College-Richmond is black or african american female (89 degrees awarded). There were 2.17 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (41 degrees).

Operations

Virginia College-Richmond employs 20 No academic ranks. Most academics at Virginia College-Richmond are Male No academic rank (10), and Female No academic rank (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Virginia College-Richmond 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 6 employees, and Management with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.86M

2017 Salaries

7.61%

decline from 2016

In 2017, Virginia College-Richmond paid a median of $2.86M in salaries, a 7.61% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$1.01M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Virginia College-Richmond paid a total of $1.01M to 20 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.2% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

20 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-Richmond was No academic rank with 20 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Virginia College-Richmond 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 6 employees, and Management with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2017)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Virginia College-Richmond was Male No academic rank with 10 employees, and Female No academic rank with 10 employees.

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