Halifax Community College

www.halifaxcc.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,432

0% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$3,514

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

6.02%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

988

23% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

50.4%

68 Graduates

About

Halifax Community College is a higher education institution located in Halifax County, NC. In N/A, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Halifax Community College were N/A.

In 2020, 419 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Halifax Community College. 45.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 54.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (247 degrees), 1.96 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (126 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Halifax Community College is $2,432, which is $−5,548 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Halifax Community College is $2,432, which is $−5,548 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $3,514.

In 2020, 52% of undergraduate students attending Halifax Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, null% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,432

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Halifax Community College was $2,432. The cost of tuition at Halifax Community College is $−5,548 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

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

Average Net Price

$3,514

2020 Value

12.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Halifax Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,514. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Halifax Community College grew by 12.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Halifax 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

$4,050

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Halifax Community College was of $4,050 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of room and board did not change between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

null%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

52% of undergraduate students at Halifax Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 6.12% with respect to 2019, when 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Halifax 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.

6.02%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Halifax Community College was 6.02%, which represents 5 out of the 83 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

Halifax Community College has a total enrollment of 988 students. The full-time enrollment at Halifax Community College is 227 students and the part-time enrollment is 761. This means that 23% of students enrolled at Halifax Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Halifax Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 44.9% Black or African American, 39.8% White, 4.05% Hispanic or Latino, 2.23% Two or More Races, 1.82% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.42% Asian, and 0.101% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Halifax Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.7%), followed by Black or African American Female (28.2%) and Black or African American Male (14.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

23%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Halifax Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 988 students. The full-time enrollment at Halifax Community College is 227 and the part-time enrollment is 761. This means that 23% of students enrolled at Halifax Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 34.4% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

49%

2020 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 Halifax Community College was 49%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Halifax Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
444
White
393
Hispanic or Latino
40

The enrolled student population at Halifax Community College is 44.9% Black or African American, 39.8% White, 4.05% Hispanic or Latino, 2.23% Two or More Races, 1.82% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.42% Asian, and 0.101% 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 44.5% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.2% 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, 53 students (5.36%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 39 fewer women than men received degrees from Halifax Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Halifax Community College is black or african american (247 degrees awarded). There were 1.96 times more black or african american graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (126 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Halifax Community College is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Halifax Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (48 degrees awarded), Precision Production (36 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (50 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 Halifax Community College are Registered nurses (1,301,154 people), Medical & health services managers (147,813 people), Pharmacists (131,396 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (119,105 people), and Physicians (106,172 people).

The most specialized majors at Halifax Community College are Construction (48 degrees awarded), Precision Production (36 degrees), Engineering Technologies (50 degrees), Human Sciences (20 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (26 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Halifax Community College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Surgeons, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Economists

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 Halifax Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,440,618 people), Elementary & secondary schools (275,611 people), Outpatient care centers (212,391 people), Offices of physicians (184,898 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (144,547 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Halifax Community College was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

229

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

190

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 229 degrees were awarded to men at Halifax Community College, which is 1.21 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (190).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 49 degrees were awarded to men at Halifax Community College in Other Electromechanical, Instrumentation, & Maintenance Technology, which is 49 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 35 degrees were awarded to women at Halifax Community College in Medical Office Management, which is Infinityk times more than the 0 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

24%

100% Completion Time

31%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 24% of students graduating from Halifax Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 31% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 33% 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 (80%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Halifax Community College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (80% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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, 2.94% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
247 degrees awarded
White
126 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Halifax Community College is black or african american (247 degrees awarded). There were 1.96 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (126 degrees).

3.82% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

Black or African American Male
137 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
110 degrees awarded
White Female
64 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Halifax Community College is black or african american male (137 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (110 degrees).

Operations

Halifax Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $1.56M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $58.7k (3.77%), compared to the 5.11% average return ($226k on $4.42M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2020, Halifax Community College had a total salary expenditure of $15.6M. Halifax Community College employs 37 No academic ranks, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at Halifax Community College are Male No academic ranks (20), Female No academic ranks(17), and N/A (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Halifax Community College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 23 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 23 employees, and Management with 18 employees.

Endowment

$1.56M

2020 Endowment

9.2%

growth from 2019

Halifax Community College has an endowment valued at about $1.56M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Halifax Community College grew 9.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.87M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Halifax 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: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$0 - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Halifax Community College received $0 in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$7.15M

2020 Salaries

8.48%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Halifax Community College paid a median of $7.15M in salaries, which represents 45.7% of their overall expenditure ($15.6M) and a 8.48% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 12.6% decline from 2018 and a 5.61% decline from 2017.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (43.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.95M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, Halifax Community College paid a total of $1.95M to 37 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.98M (29.6%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

37 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

23 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Halifax Community College were No academic rank with 37 employees; false with 0 employees; and false with 0 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Halifax Community College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 23 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 23 employees; and Management with 18 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Halifax Community College was Male No academic rank with 20 employees, and Female No academic rank with 17 employees.

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