Community College of Rhode Island

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,524

2.49% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$5,980

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.03%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

11,962

39.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

26.1%

673 Graduates

About

Community College of Rhode Island is a higher education institution located in Kent County, RI. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Community College of Rhode Island were General Studies (1,233 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (226 degrees), and General Business (126 degrees).

In 2021, 2,343 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Community College of Rhode Island. 61.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,463 degrees), 3.66 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (400 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Community College of Rhode Island is $4,524, which is $−3,444 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Community College of Rhode Island is $4,524, which is $−3,444 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,980.

In 2021, 63% of undergraduate students attending Community College of Rhode Island received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 11% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,524

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Community College of Rhode Island was $4,524. The cost of tuition at Community College of Rhode Island is $−3,444 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Community College of Rhode Island (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,980

2021 Value

4.88%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Community College of Rhode Island had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,980. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Community College of Rhode Island grew by 4.88%.

This chart compares the average net price of Community College of Rhode Island (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.

Other Student Expenses

$11,322

Room and Board

$1,460

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Community College of Rhode Island was of $11,322 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 18.3% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,460. The cost of books and supplies increased by 21.7% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Community College of Rhode Island (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

11%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

63% of undergraduate students at Community College of Rhode Island received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 3.28% with respect to 2020, when 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Community College of Rhode Island (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.

5.03%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Community College of Rhode Island was 5.03%, which represents 88 out of the 1748 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

Community College of Rhode Island had a total enrollment of 11,962 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Community College of Rhode Island is 4,736 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,226. This means that 39.6% of students enrolled at Community College of Rhode Island are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Community College of Rhode Island, both undergraduate and graduate, is 49.5% White, 25% Hispanic or Latino, 9.73% Black or African American, 6.51% Two or More Races, 2.98% Asian, 0.351% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0167% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Community College of Rhode Island in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.9%), followed by White Male (24.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (14.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

39.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Community College of Rhode Island in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,962 students. The full-time enrollment at Community College of Rhode Island is 4,736 and the part-time enrollment is 7,226. This means that 39.6% of students enrolled at Community College of Rhode Island are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Community College of Rhode Island (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

54%

2021 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 Community College of Rhode Island was 54%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Community College of Rhode Island had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Community College of Rhode Island (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
5,917 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,995 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,164 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Community College of Rhode Island is 49.5% White, 25% Hispanic or Latino, 9.73% Black or African American, 6.51% Two or More Races, 2.98% Asian, 0.351% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0167% 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 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 695 students (5.81%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 553 more women than men received degrees from Community College of Rhode Island. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Community College of Rhode Island is white (1,463 degrees awarded). There were 3.66 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (400 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Community College of Rhode Island is General Studies (1,233 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (226 degrees) and General Business (126 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Community College of Rhode Island, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Applied Sciences (13 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,236 degrees), and Science Technologies (7 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Community College of Rhode Island are Registered nurses (1,349,106 people), Medical & health services managers (155,868 people), Police officers (133,329 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (132,962 people), and Pharmacists (132,792 people).

The most specialized majors at Community College of Rhode Island in 2021 are Applied Sciences (13 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,236 degrees), Science Technologies (7 degrees), Protective Services (77 degrees), and Precision Production (26 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Community College of Rhode Island are Surgeons, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Counter & rental clerks

The most specialized majors at Community College of Rhode Island are Applied Sciences (13 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,236 degrees), Science Technologies (7 degrees), Protective Services (77 degrees), and Precision Production (26 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Community College of Rhode Island are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,497,999 people), Elementary & secondary schools (365,599 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (345,317 people), Outpatient care centers (236,602 people), and Offices of physicians (203,191 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

General Studies
1,233 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
226 degree-majors awarded
General Business
126 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Community College of Rhode Island was General Studies with 1,233 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Community College of Rhode Island according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

895

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,448

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 895 degrees were awarded to men at Community College of Rhode Island, which is 0.618 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,448).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Community College of Rhode Island by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 527 degrees were awarded to men at Community College of Rhode Island in General Studies, which is 0.746 times less than the 706 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 706 degrees were awarded to men at Community College of Rhode Island in General Studies, which is 1.34 times more than the 527 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

18%

100% Completion Time

30%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 18% of students graduating from Community College of Rhode Island completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 30% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 35% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (35%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Community College of Rhode Island is Male and Asian (35% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, 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.

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, 2.82% of graduates (19 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,463 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
400 degrees awarded
Black or African American
152 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Community College of Rhode Island is white (1,463 degrees awarded). There were 3.66 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (400 degrees).

4.48% of degree recipients (105 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
906 degrees awarded
White Male
557 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
255 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Community College of Rhode Island is white female (906 degrees awarded). There were 1.63 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (557 degrees).

Operations

Community College of Rhode Island has an endowment valued at nearly $4.74M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 58.1k (1.22%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Community College of Rhode Island had a total salary expenditure of 131M. Community College of Rhode Island employs 114 Assistant professors, 113 Professors and 61 Associate professors. Most academics at Community College of Rhode Island are Female Professor (76), Female Assistant professor (68), and Male Assistant professor (46).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Community College of Rhode Island are: Business and Financial Operations, with 150 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 121 employees, and Management with 59 employees.

Endowment

$4.74M

2021 Endowment

30.5%

growth from 2020

Community College of Rhode Island has an endowment valued at about $4.74M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Community College of Rhode Island grew 30.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $552k lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Community College of Rhode Island (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

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

Salary Expenditure

$62.3M

2021 Salaries

9.3%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Community College of Rhode Island paid a median of $62.3M in salaries, which represents 47.4% of their overall expenditure ($131M) and a 9.3% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$19.7M

Instructional Salaries

290

Number of Employees

In 2021, Community College of Rhode Island paid a total of $19.7M to 290 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

114 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

150 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Community College of Rhode Island were Assistant professor with 114 employees, Professor with 113 employees, and Associate professor with 61 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Community College of Rhode Island were Business and Financial Operations with 150 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 121 employees, and Management with 59 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Community College of Rhode Island was Female Professor with 76 employees, Female Assistant professor with 68 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 46 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Community College of Rhode Island.