Independence Community College

www.indycc.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,920

10.3% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$6,517

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.12%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

901

50.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

22%

49 Graduates

About

Independence Community College is a higher education institution located in Montgomery County, KS. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Independence Community College were General Studies (70 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (13 degrees), and General Cosmetology (6 degrees).

In 2021, 205 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Independence Community College. 63.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (104 degrees), 2.54 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (41 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Independence Community College is $1,920, which is $−6,048 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Independence Community College is $1,920, which is $−6,048 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,517.

In 2021, 63% of undergraduate students attending Independence Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 26% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,920

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Independence Community College was $1,920. The cost of tuition at Independence Community College is $−6,048 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$6,517

2021 Value

13.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Independence Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,517. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Independence Community College grew by 13.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Independence 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

$5,830

Room and Board

$816

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Independence Community College was of $5,830 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 0.639% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $816. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

26%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

63% of undergraduate students at Independence Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 32.3% with respect to 2020, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Independence 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.

2.12%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Independence Community College was 2.12%, which represents 4 out of the 189 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

Independence Community College had a total enrollment of 901 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Independence Community College is 453 students and the part-time enrollment is 448. This means that 50.3% of students enrolled at Independence Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Independence Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47.2% White, 20.6% Black or African American, 8.21% Hispanic or Latino, 5.22% Two or More Races, 1.33% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 1.33% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.222% Asian.

Students enrolled at Independence Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (32.7%), followed by White Female (22.7%) and White Male (11.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

50.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Independence Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 901 students. The full-time enrollment at Independence Community College is 453 and the part-time enrollment is 448. This means that 50.3% of students enrolled at Independence 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 Independence Community College (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 Independence Community College was 54%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Independence Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
425 enrolled students
Black or African American
186 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
74 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Independence Community College is 47.2% White, 20.6% Black or African American, 8.21% Hispanic or Latino, 5.22% Two or More Races, 1.33% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 1.33% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.222% Asian. 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, 124 students (13.8%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 57 more women than men received degrees from Independence Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Independence Community College is white (104 degrees awarded). There were 2.54 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (41 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Independence Community College is General Studies (70 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (13 degrees) and General Cosmetology (6 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Independence Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (83 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (15 degrees), and Health (81 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 Independence Community College are Registered nurses (1,354,908 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (164,742 people), Medical & health services managers (158,515 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (133,517 people), and Pharmacists (133,383 people).

The most specialized majors at Independence Community College in 2021 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (83 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (15 degrees), Health (81 degrees), Protective Services (3 degrees), and Human Sciences (1 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 Independence Community College are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Independence Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (83 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (15 degrees), Health (81 degrees), Protective Services (3 degrees), and Human Sciences (1 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 Independence Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,509,364 people), Elementary & secondary schools (436,206 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (342,956 people), Outpatient care centers (245,261 people), and Offices of physicians (206,256 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

General Studies
70 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
13 degree-majors awarded
General Cosmetology
6 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Independence Community College was General Studies with 70 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

131

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 74 degrees were awarded to men at Independence Community College, which is 0.565 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (131).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 61 degrees were awarded to men at Independence Community College in General Studies, which is 6.78 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 45 degrees were awarded to men at Independence Community College in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 15 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

26%

100% Completion Time

29%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 26% of students graduating from Independence Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 29% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 29% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (31.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Independence Community College is Female and Hispanic or Latino (31.8% 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
104 degrees awarded
Black or African American
41 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
24 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Independence Community College is white (104 degrees awarded). There were 2.54 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (41 degrees).

7.32% of degree recipients (15 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
87 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
38 degrees awarded
White Male
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Independence Community College is white female (87 degrees awarded). There were 2.29 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (38 degrees).

Operations

Independence Community College employs 18 Professors, 10 Associate professors. Most academics at Independence Community College are Female Professor (11), Male Professor (7), and Male Associate professor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Independence Community College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 29 employees, Management, with 25 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 25 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$5.98M

2021 Salaries

13%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Independence Community College paid a median of $5.98M in salaries, a 13% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$1.59M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Independence Community College paid a total of $1.59M to 28 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.6% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

18 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

29 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Independence Community College were Professor with 18 employees, and Associate professor with 10 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Independence Community College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 29 employees, Management with 25 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 25 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Professor
Male Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Independence Community College was Female Professor with 11 employees, Male Professor with 7 employees, and Male Associate professor with 6 employees.

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