Shawnee Community College

www.shawneecc.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,750

2021 Average Net Price

$2,859

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,054

44.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

39.6%

90 Graduates

About

Shawnee Community College is a higher education institution located in Pulaski County, IL. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Shawnee Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (112 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (32 degrees), and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (8 degrees).

In 2021, 580 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Shawnee Community College. 65.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (472 degrees), 6.21 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (76 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Shawnee Community College is $3,750, which is $−4,218 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Shawnee Community College is $3,750, which is $−4,218 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $2,859.

In 2021, 60% of undergraduate students attending Shawnee Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$3,750

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Shawnee Community College was $3,750. The cost of tuition at Shawnee Community College is $−4,218 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$2,859

2021 Value

15.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Shawnee Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,859. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Shawnee Community College grew by 15.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Shawnee Community College (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

$6,300

Room and Board

$1,470

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Shawnee Community College was of $6,300 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,470. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

60% of undergraduate students at Shawnee Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 6.25% with respect to 2020, when 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Shawnee Community College (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.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Shawnee Community College was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 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

Shawnee Community College had a total enrollment of 1,054 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Shawnee Community College is 465 students and the part-time enrollment is 589. This means that 44.1% of students enrolled at Shawnee Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Shawnee Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.2% White, 14.4% Black or African American, 5.22% Hispanic or Latino, 1.23% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.285% Asian, and 0.0949% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Shawnee Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.5%), followed by White Male (24.5%) and Black or African American Female (10.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

44.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Shawnee Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,054 students. The full-time enrollment at Shawnee Community College is 465 and the part-time enrollment is 589. This means that 44.1% of students enrolled at Shawnee Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

60%

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 Shawnee Community College was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Shawnee Community College had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
793 enrolled students
Black or African American
152 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
55 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Shawnee Community College is 75.2% White, 14.4% Black or African American, 5.22% Hispanic or Latino, 1.23% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.285% Asian, and 0.0949% 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.

Graduates

In 2021, 178 more women than men received degrees from Shawnee Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Shawnee Community College is white (472 degrees awarded). There were 6.21 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (76 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Shawnee Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (112 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (32 degrees) and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (8 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Shawnee Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (30 degrees awarded), Precision Production (45 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (252 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 Shawnee Community College are Registered nurses (1,366,236 people), Medical & health services managers (160,024 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (151,070 people), Physicians (143,902 people), and Pharmacists (138,275 people).

The most specialized majors at Shawnee Community College in 2021 are Transportation (30 degrees awarded), Precision Production (45 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (252 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (41 degrees), and Health (160 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 Shawnee Community College are Surgeons, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Personal financial advisors

The most specialized majors at Shawnee Community College are Transportation (30 degrees awarded), Precision Production (45 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (252 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (41 degrees), and Health (160 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 Shawnee Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,548,063 people), Elementary & secondary schools (401,862 people), Outpatient care centers (245,221 people), Offices of physicians (219,010 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (192,786 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
107 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
41 degrees awarded
General Studies
33 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Shawnee Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 107 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

201

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

379

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 201 degrees were awarded to men at Shawnee Community College, which is 0.53 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (379).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 72 degrees were awarded to men at Shawnee Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.49 times less than the 147 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 147 degrees were awarded to men at Shawnee Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.04 times more than the 72 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

32%

100% Completion Time

49%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 32% of students graduating from Shawnee Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 49% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Shawnee Community College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
472 degrees awarded
Black or African American
76 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Shawnee Community College is white (472 degrees awarded). There were 6.21 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (76 degrees).

1.9% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
305 degrees awarded
White Male
167 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
49 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Shawnee Community College is white female (305 degrees awarded). There were 1.83 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (167 degrees).

Operations

Shawnee Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $1.42M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 46.7k (3.29%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Shawnee Community College had a total salary expenditure of 22.1M. Shawnee Community College employs 31 No academic ranks. Most academics at Shawnee Community College are Female No academic rank (17), and Male No academic rank (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Shawnee Community College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 19 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 17 employees, and Management with 10 employees.

Endowment

$1.42M

2021 Endowment

21.9%

growth from 2020

Shawnee Community College has an endowment valued at about $1.42M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Shawnee Community College grew 21.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.87M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Shawnee Community College (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: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$7.05M

2021 Salaries

5.33%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Shawnee Community College paid a median of $7.05M in salaries, which represents 32% of their overall expenditure ($22.1M) and a 5.33% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$2.18M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Shawnee Community College paid a total of $2.18M to 31 employees working as instructors, which represents 31% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

31 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

19 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Shawnee Community College was No academic rank with 31 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Shawnee Community College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 19 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 17 employees, and Management with 10 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Shawnee Community College was Female No academic rank with 17 employees, and Male No academic rank with 14 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Shawnee Community College.