Living Arts College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,324

2021 Average Net Price

$23,814

After Financial Aid

2021 Acceptance Rate

46.6%

58 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

203

90.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

38.3%

18 Graduates

About

Living Arts College is a higher education institution located in Wake County, NC. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Living Arts College were Medical Assistant (16 degrees awarded), Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (7 degrees), and Cinematography & Film Production (4 degrees).

In 2021, 56 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Living Arts College. 75% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 25% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (24 degrees), 1.09 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (22 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Living Arts College is $15,324, which is $−13,181 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Living Arts College is $15,324, which is $−13,181 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,814.

In 2021, 85% of undergraduate students attending Living Arts College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,324

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Living Arts College was $15,324. The cost of tuition at Living Arts College is $−13,181 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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

Average Net Price

$23,814

2021 Value

1.14%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Living Arts College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,814. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Living Arts College grew by 1.14%.

This chart compares the average net price of Living Arts 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

$10,550

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at Living Arts College was of $10,550 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at Living Arts College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 6.59% with respect to 2020, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Living Arts 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.

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Living Arts College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 160 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

Living Arts College received 58 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 18.3% annual growth. Out of those 58 applicants, 27 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 46.6% acceptance rate.

There were 203 students enrolled at Living Arts College in 2021.

Living Arts College has an overall enrollment yield of 100%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

46.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

Accepted Out of 58

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Living Arts College was 46.6% (27 admissions from 58 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 100%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 18.3%, while admissions declined by −62%..

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

Enrollment

Living Arts College had a total enrollment of 203 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Living Arts College is 183 students and the part-time enrollment is 20. This means that 90.1% of students enrolled at Living Arts College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Living Arts College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.1% Black or African American, 25.6% White, 8.87% Hispanic or Latino, 1.97% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.48% Asian, and 0.985% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Living Arts College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (30.6%), followed by Black or African American Female (30.1%) and White Female (15.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

90.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Living Arts College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 203 students. The full-time enrollment at Living Arts College is 183 and the part-time enrollment is 20. This means that 90.1% of students enrolled at Living Arts College are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

57%

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 Living Arts College was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Living Arts College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
124 enrolled students
White
52 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
18 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Living Arts College is 61.1% Black or African American, 25.6% White, 8.87% Hispanic or Latino, 1.97% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.48% Asian, and 0.985% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Graduates

In 2021, 28 more women than men received degrees from Living Arts College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Living Arts College is white (24 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (22 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Living Arts College is Medical Assistant (16 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (7 degrees) and Cinematography & Film Production (4 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Living Arts College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (4 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (10 degrees), and Health (37 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 Living Arts College are Registered nurses (1,356,468 people), Software developers (511,517 people), Other managers (226,714 people), Medical & health services managers (156,515 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (147,692 people).

The most specialized majors at Living Arts College in 2021 are Communication Technologies (4 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (10 degrees), Health (37 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (5 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 Living Arts College are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Living Arts College are Communication Technologies (4 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (10 degrees), Health (37 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (5 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 Living Arts College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,540,127 people), Computer Systems Design (610,829 people), Elementary & secondary schools (432,916 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (316,997 people), and Outpatient care centers (241,930 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Medical Assistant
16 degree-majors awarded
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
7 degree-majors awarded
Cinematography & Film Production
4 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Living Arts College was Medical Assistant with 16 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 14 degrees were awarded to men at Living Arts College, which is 0.333 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (42).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 4 degrees were awarded to men at Living Arts College in Cinematography & Film Production, which is 4 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 14 degrees were awarded to men at Living Arts College in Medical Assistant, which is 7 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

42%

100% Completion Time

42%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 42% of students graduating from Living Arts College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 42% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Living Arts College is Male and Hispanic or Latino (75% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate 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
24 degrees awarded
Black or African American
22 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Living Arts College is white (24 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (22 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
17 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
16 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Living Arts College is white female (17 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (16 degrees).

Operations

Living Arts College employs 15 Instructors. Most academics at Living Arts College are Male Instructor (9), and Female Instructor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Living Arts College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 6 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 4 employees, and Sales and related with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.84M

2021 Salaries

9.38%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Living Arts College paid a median of $1.84M in salaries, a 9.38% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$675k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Living Arts College paid a total of $675k to 15 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

15 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

6 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Living Arts College was Instructor with 15 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Living Arts College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 6 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 4 employees, and Sales and related with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Living Arts College was Male Instructor with 9 employees, and Female Instructor with 6 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Living Arts College.