Roane State Community College (221397)

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,414

2.03% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$4,573

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

2.02%

on Student Loans

2016 Acceptance Rate

99.6%

2,085 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

4,457

48.9% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

32.6%

328 Graduates

About

Roane State Community College (221397) is a higher education institution located in Roane County, TN. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Roane State Community College (221397) were Liberal Arts & Sciences (467 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (74 degrees), and General Education (41 degrees).

In 2022, 955 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Roane State Community College (221397). 66.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (843 degrees), 22.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (38 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Roane State Community College (221397) is $4,414, which is $−3,698 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Roane State Community College (221397) was 2.02%, corresponding to 10 out of the 494 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Roane State Community College (221397) is $4,414, which is $3,698 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,573.

In 2022, 92% of undergraduate students attending Roane State Community College (221397) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 4% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,414

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Roane State Community College (221397) was $4,414. The cost of tuition at Roane State Community College (221397) is $−3,698 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Roane State Community College (221397) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$4,573

2022 Value

5.77%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Roane State Community College (221397) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,573. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Roane State Community College (221397) grew by 5.77%.

This chart compares the average net price of Roane State Community College (221397) (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

$8,258

Room and Board

$1,460

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Roane State Community College (221397) was of $8,258 in 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,460. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Roane State Community College (221397) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at Roane State Community College (221397) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2021, when 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Roane State Community College (221397) (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.

2.02%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Roane State Community College (221397) was 2.02%, which represents 10 out of the 494 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.

Admissions

Roane State Community College (221397) received 2,085 undergraduate applications in 2016, which represents a 3.43% annual growth. Out of those 2,085 applicants, 2,076 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 99.6% acceptance rate.

There were 4,457 students enrolled at Roane State Community College (221397) in 2022.

Roane State Community College (221397) has an overall enrollment yield of 68%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

99.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2016

2,076

Accepted Out of 2,085

In 2016, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Roane State Community College (221397) was 99.6% (2,076 admissions from 2,085 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2015, which was 99.3%. Between 2015 and 2016, the number of applicants declined by 3.43%, while admissions declined by 3.13%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Roane State Community College (221397) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at Roane State Community College (221397) in 2016 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Roane State Community College (221397) had a total enrollment of 4,457 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Roane State Community College (221397) is 2,179 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,278. This means that 48.9% of students enrolled at Roane State Community College (221397) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Roane State Community College (221397), both undergraduate and graduate, is 82.3% White, 4.49% Hispanic or Latino, 2.89% Two or More Races, 2.27% Black or African American, 0.942% Asian, 0.135% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0897% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Roane State Community College (221397) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.6%), followed by White Male (33.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.07%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

48.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Roane State Community College (221397) in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,457 students. The full-time enrollment at Roane State Community College (221397) is 2,179 and the part-time enrollment is 2,278. This means that 48.9% of students enrolled at Roane State Community College (221397) are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Roane State Community College (221397) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

56%

2022 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 Roane State Community College (221397) was 56%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), Roane State Community College (221397) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Roane State Community College (221397) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
3,666 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
200 enrolled students
Two or More Races
129 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Roane State Community College (221397) is 82.3% White, 4.49% Hispanic or Latino, 2.89% Two or More Races, 2.27% Black or African American, 0.942% Asian, 0.135% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0897% 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 42.9% White, 27.9% 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, 298 students (6.69%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 309 more women than men received degrees from Roane State Community College (221397). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Roane State Community College (221397) is white (843 degrees awarded). There were 22.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (38 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Roane State Community College (221397) is Liberal Arts & Sciences (467 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (74 degrees) and General Education (41 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Roane State Community College (221397), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (467 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (50 degrees), and Human Sciences (20 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 Roane State Community College (221397) are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,644,184 people), Registered nurses (1,448,957 people), Secondary school teachers (461,409 people), Education administrators (279,107 people), and Special education teachers (201,355 people).

The most specialized majors at Roane State Community College (221397) in 2022 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (467 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (50 degrees), Human Sciences (20 degrees), Health (290 degrees), and Education (41 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 Roane State Community College (221397) are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Roane State Community College (221397) are Liberal Arts & Humanities (467 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (50 degrees), Human Sciences (20 degrees), Health (290 degrees), and Education (41 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 Roane State Community College (221397) are Elementary & secondary schools (2,983,126 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,617,082 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (362,647 people), Outpatient care centers (296,384 people), and Offices of physicians (233,816 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Roane State Community College (221397).

Most Common (2022)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
467 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
74 degrees awarded
General Education
41 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Roane State Community College (221397) was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 467 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Roane State Community College (221397) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

323

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

632

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 323 degrees were awarded to men at Roane State Community College (221397), which is 0.511 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (632).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Roane State Community College (221397) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 169 degrees were awarded to men at Roane State Community College (221397) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.567 times less than the 298 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 298 degrees were awarded to men at Roane State Community College (221397) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.76 times more than the 169 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

17%

100% Completion Time

30%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 17% of students graduating from Roane State Community College (221397) 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.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (44.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Roane State Community College (221397) is Male and Two or More Races (44.4% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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, 1.22% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
843 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
38 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
31 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Roane State Community College (221397) is white (843 degrees awarded). There were 22.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (38 degrees).

1.88% of degree recipients (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
560 degrees awarded
White Male
283 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Roane State Community College (221397) is white female (560 degrees awarded). There were 1.98 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (283 degrees).

Operations

Roane State Community College (221397) has an endowment valued at nearly $15.4M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 66.5k (0.431%) compared to the 0.843% average return (43.9k on 5.21M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2022, Roane State Community College (221397) had a total salary expenditure of 54.1M. Roane State Community College (221397) employs 50 Associate professors, 37 Assistant professors and 16 Professors. Most academics at Roane State Community College (221397) are Female Associate professor (29), Female Assistant professor (29), and Male Associate professor (21).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Roane State Community College (221397) are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 77 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 48 employees, and Service with 19 employees.

Endowment

$15.4M

2022 Endowment

0.29%

growth from 2021

This line chart shows how the endowment at Roane State Community College (221397) (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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$4.29M - Federal
$1.34M - State
$70.8k - Local

As of 2022, Roane State Community College (221397) received $4.29M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.34M from state grants and contracts, and $70.8k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$25M

2022 Salaries

4.31%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Roane State Community College (221397) paid a median of $25M in salaries, which represents 46.2% of their overall expenditure ($54.1M) and a 4.31% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.19% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 3.72% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.99M

Instructional Salaries

111

Number of Employees

In 2022, Roane State Community College (221397) paid a total of $6.99M to 111 employees working as instructors, which represents 28% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

50 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

77 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Roane State Community College (221397) were Associate professor with 50 employees, Assistant professor with 37 employees, and Professor with 16 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Roane State Community College (221397) were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 77 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 48 employees, and Service with 19 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Roane State Community College (221397) was Female Associate professor with 29 employees, Female Assistant professor with 29 employees, and Male Associate professor with 21 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Roane State Community College (221397).

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