Olympic College

www.olympic.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,197

9.7% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$11,629

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

4.65%

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

4,905

59.1% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

31.1%

133 Graduates

About

Olympic College is a higher education institution located in Kitsap County, WA. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Olympic College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (730 degrees awarded), Industrial Technology (241 degrees), and Registered Nursing (63 degrees).

In 2022, 2,461 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Olympic College. 50% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,612 degrees), 7.04 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (229 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Olympic College is $4,197, which is $−7,767 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,964).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Olympic College was 4.65%, corresponding to 20 out of the 430 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Olympic College is $4,197, which is $7,767 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,964).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,629.

In 2022, 53% of undergraduate students attending Olympic College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 3% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,197

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Olympic College was $4,197. The cost of tuition at Olympic College is $−7,767 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,964).

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

Average Net Price

$11,629

2022 Value

1.32%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Olympic College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,629. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Olympic College grew by 1.32%.

This chart compares the average net price of Olympic 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

$10,478

Room and Board

$1,295

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Olympic College was of $10,478 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 0.0716% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,295. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.57% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

53% of undergraduate students at Olympic College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 39.5% with respect to 2021, when 38% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Olympic 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.

4.65%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Olympic College was 4.65%, which represents 20 out of the 430 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

Olympic College had a total enrollment of 4,905 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Olympic College is 2,900 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,005. This means that 59.1% of students enrolled at Olympic College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Olympic College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58.5% White, 12.1% Hispanic or Latino, 10.5% Two or More Races, 6.97% Asian, 3.1% Black or African American, 1.1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.754% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Olympic College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.8%), followed by White Male (25.9%) and Two or More Races Female (7.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

59.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Olympic College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,905 students. The full-time enrollment at Olympic College is 2,900 and the part-time enrollment is 2,005. This means that 59.1% of students enrolled at Olympic College are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
2,871 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
593 enrolled students
Two or More Races
516 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Olympic College is 58.5% White, 12.1% Hispanic or Latino, 10.5% Two or More Races, 6.97% Asian, 3.1% Black or African American, 1.1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.754% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 42.6% White, 27.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% 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, 296 students (6.03%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 1 fewer women than men received degrees from Olympic College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Olympic College is white (1,612 degrees awarded). There were 7.04 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (229 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Olympic College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (730 degrees awarded), followed by Industrial Technology (241 degrees) and Registered Nursing (63 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Olympic College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (985 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (26 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (730 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 Olympic College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,610,521 people), Registered nurses (1,442,374 people), Secondary school teachers (455,651 people), Education administrators (267,702 people), and Special education teachers (196,295 people).

The most specialized majors at Olympic College in 2022 are Engineering Technologies (985 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (26 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (730 degrees), Precision Production (62 degrees), and Education (179 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 Olympic College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Olympic College are Engineering Technologies (985 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (26 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (730 degrees), Precision Production (62 degrees), and Education (179 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 Olympic College are Elementary & secondary schools (2,911,853 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,599,541 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (349,639 people), Outpatient care centers (285,678 people), and Offices of physicians (230,144 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2022)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
730 degrees awarded
Industrial Technology
241 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
63 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Olympic College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 730 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,231

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

1,230

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 1,231 degrees were awarded to men at Olympic College, which is 1 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,230).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 567 degrees were awarded to men at Olympic College in Industrial Technology, which is 3.1 times more than the 183 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 466 degrees were awarded to men at Olympic College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.77 times more than the 264 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Olympic College is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (50% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/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, 6.02% of graduates (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
1,612 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
229 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
229 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Olympic College is white (1,612 degrees awarded). There were 7.04 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (229 degrees).

2.89% of degree recipients (71 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Male
829 degrees awarded
White Female
783 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
127 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Olympic College is white male (829 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (783 degrees).

Operations

Olympic College has an endowment valued at nearly $18.9M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 80.5k (0.426%) compared to the 0.527% average return (72.1k on 13.7M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2022, Olympic College had a total salary expenditure of 77M. Olympic College employs 126 No academic ranks. Most academics at Olympic College are Female No academic rank (72), and Male No academic rank (54).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Olympic College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 71 employees, Management, with 41 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 26 employees.

Endowment

$18.9M

2022 Endowment

13.6%

decline from 2021

This line chart shows how the endowment at Olympic College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Associates Dominant Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.72M - Federal
$2.22M - State
$7.75M - Local

As of 2022, Olympic College received $3.72M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2.22M from state grants and contracts, and $7.75M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$32.2M

2022 Salaries

9.56%

decline from 2021

In 2022, Olympic College paid a median of $32.2M in salaries, which represents 41.9% of their overall expenditure ($77M) and a 9.56% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.16% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 7.37% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 13M (33.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10.1M

Instructional Salaries

126

Number of Employees

In 2022, Olympic College paid a total of $10.1M to 126 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $3.45M (26.6%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

126 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

71 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Olympic College was No academic rank with 126 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Olympic College were Office and Administrative Support with 71 employees, Management with 41 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 26 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Olympic College was Female No academic rank with 72 employees, and Male No academic rank with 54 employees.

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

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