Vatterott College-Fairview Heights

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2018 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,995

10.6% growth from 2017

2017 Average Net Price

$18,413

After Financial Aid

2015 Student Loan

26%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

238

100% Full-Time

About

Vatterott College-Fairview Heights is a higher education institution located in St. Clair County, IL. In 2018, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Vatterott College-Fairview Heights were General Cosmetology (25 degrees awarded), Medical Assistant (19 degrees), and Welding Technology (11 degrees).

In 2018, 123 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Vatterott College-Fairview Heights. 78% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 22% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (75 degrees), 1.83 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (41 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Vatterott College-Fairview Heights is $11,995, which is $10 more than the national average for ($11,985).

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Costs

In 2018, the median undergraduate tuition at Vatterott College-Fairview Heights is $11,995

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,413.

In 2017, 90% of undergraduate students attending Vatterott College-Fairview Heights received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,995

2018 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2018, the cost of tuition at Vatterott College-Fairview Heights was $11,995.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Vatterott College-Fairview Heights (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,413

2017 Value

0.25%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Vatterott College-Fairview Heights had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,413. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Vatterott College-Fairview Heights grew by 0.25%.

This chart compares the average net price of Vatterott College-Fairview Heights (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

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at Vatterott College-Fairview Heights received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 2.17% with respect to 2016, when 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Vatterott College-Fairview Heights (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.

26%

2015 Default Rate

1420

Number of Defaults

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Vatterott College-Fairview Heights was 26%, which represents 1420 out of the 5464 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-Fairview Heights had a total enrollment of 238 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Vatterott College-Fairview Heights is 238 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Vatterott College-Fairview Heights are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Vatterott College-Fairview Heights, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53.8% White, 37.8% Black or African American, 5.04% Two or More Races, 0.42% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.42% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Vatterott College-Fairview Heights in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.1%), followed by Black or African American Female (26.5%) and White Male (14.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Vatterott College-Fairview Heights in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 238 students. The full-time enrollment at Vatterott College-Fairview Heights is 238 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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

Retention Rate over Time

66%

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-Fairview Heights was 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Vatterott College-Fairview Heights had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

White
128 enrolled students
Black or African American
90 enrolled students
Two or More Races
12 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Vatterott College-Fairview Heights is 53.8% White, 37.8% Black or African American, 5.04% Two or More Races, 0.42% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.42% 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 is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2018, 69 more women than men received degrees from Vatterott College-Fairview Heights. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Vatterott College-Fairview Heights is white (75 degrees awarded). There were 1.83 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (41 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Vatterott College-Fairview Heights is General Cosmetology (25 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Assistant (19 degrees) and Welding Technology (11 degrees).

In 2018, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Vatterott College-Fairview Heights, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (11 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (25 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (16 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-Fairview Heights 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-Fairview Heights in 2018 are Precision Production (11 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (25 degrees), Engineering Technologies (16 degrees), Health (70 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (1 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-Fairview Heights are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Vatterott College-Fairview Heights are Precision Production (11 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (25 degrees), Engineering Technologies (16 degrees), Health (70 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (1 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-Fairview Heights 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-Fairview Heights.

Most Common (2018)

General Cosmetology
25 degree-majors awarded
Medical Assistant
19 degree-majors awarded
Welding Technology
11 degree-majors awarded

In 2018, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Vatterott College-Fairview Heights was General Cosmetology with 25 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2018

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2018

In 2018, 27 degrees were awarded to men at Vatterott College-Fairview Heights, which is 0.281 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (96).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 14 degrees were awarded to men at Vatterott College-Fairview Heights in HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology, which is 7 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 25 degrees were awarded to women at Vatterott College-Fairview Heights in General Cosmetology. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2017 at Vatterott College-Fairview Heights is Female 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)

White
75 degrees awarded
Black or African American
41 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Vatterott College-Fairview Heights is white (75 degrees awarded). There were 1.83 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (41 degrees).

0.813% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)

White Female
58 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
32 degrees awarded
White Male
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Vatterott College-Fairview Heights is white female (58 degrees awarded). There were 1.81 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (32 degrees).

Operations

Vatterott College-Fairview Heights employs 10 Instructors. Most academics at Vatterott College-Fairview Heights are Female Instructor (7), and Male Instructor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Vatterott College-Fairview Heights are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 5 employees, Sales and related, with 4 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.06M

2017 Salaries

8.33%

decline from 2016

In 2017, Vatterott College-Fairview Heights paid a median of $2.06M in salaries, a 8.33% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$513k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Vatterott College-Fairview Heights paid a total of $513k to 10 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.9% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

10 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

5 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Vatterott College-Fairview Heights was Instructor with 10 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Vatterott College-Fairview Heights were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 5 employees, Sales and related with 4 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2017)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Vatterott College-Fairview Heights was Female Instructor with 7 employees, and Male Instructor with 3 employees.

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