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Student Enrollment Characteristics
| IPEDS 12-Month Enrollment, FY 2020-21 | Total |
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| Unduplicated Head Count | 2,312 |
| IPEDS Fall 2021 Enrollment | FT | PT | Total |
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| Head Count | 383 | 1,235 | 1,618 |
| Gender | FT | PT | Total |
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| Female | 79% | 74% | 75% |
| Male | 21% | 26% | 25% |
| Race/Ethnicity | FT | PT | Total |
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| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Asian | 4% | 2% | 3% |
| Black or African-American | 17% | 16% | 16% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 18% | 19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% |
| White | 52% | 56% | 55% |
| Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | 2% |
| Nonresident Alien | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 3% | 6% | 5% |
| Residency | FT | PT | Total |
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| Connecticut Resident | 89% | 86% | 86% |
| Out-of-State | 11% | 14% | 14% |
| Age | FT | PT | Total |
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| Average Age | 33 | 38 | 37 |
| Age Range | 18-61 | 17-73 | 17-73 |
| Student Level | FT | PT | Total |
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| Undergraduate | 98% | 93% | 94% |
| Graduate | 2% | 7% | 6% |
| Undergraduate Pell Grant Recipient | FT | PT | Total |
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| Yes | 51% | 33% | 37% |
| No | 49% | 67% | 63% |
Note: Fall enrollment figures are based on IPEDS definitions. An additional 385 degree and certificate students were matriculated at Charter Oak but were not registered for courses during Fall 2021.
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Student Graduation Characteristics
| Degree and Certificate Conferrals | Total |
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| Degrees and Certificates Awarded Since Founding in 1973 | 18,140 |
| Students Completing Degrees and Certificates, FY 2020-21 | 628 |
| Gender | Total |
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| Female | 70% |
| Male | 30% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Total |
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| American Indian or Alaska Native | < 1% |
| Asian | 3% |
| Black or African-American | 17% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | < 1% |
| White | 59% |
| Two or More Races | 2% |
| Nonresident Alien | 1% |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 4% |
| Residency | Total |
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| Connecticut Resident | 70% |
| Out-of-State | 30% |
| Awards Conferred, FY 2020-21 | Total |
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| Associate Degrees | 59 |
| Bachelor's Degrees | 496 |
| Master's Degrees | 29 |
| Certificates, Undergraduate & Graduate | 54 |
| Total Awards | 638 |
| Bachelor's Degree Majors | Completions | Percent |
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| Business Administration | 87 | 18% |
| General Studies, Individualized Studies Concentration | 56 | 11% |
| General Studies, Judaic Studies Concentration | 48 | 10% |
| Early Childhood Education | 41 | 8% |
| Health Care Administration | 37 | 8% |
| Psychology | 31 | 6% |
| Health Information Management | 29 | 6% |
| Public Safety Administration | 22 | 4% |
| Criminal Justice | 21 | 4% |
| Cyber Security | 16 | 3% |
| Remaining 24 programs | 108 | 22% |
| Total | 496 | 100% |
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Graduation Rates
Graduation rates for students first registering in Fall 2015 and planning to earn a bachelor's degree. Success is defined as completing a degree or certificate within 150% of the normal time by August 31, 2021. This equates to completing a bachelor's degree within six years, an associate degree within three years, or most certificates within a year and a half.
| Student Type | Graduation Rate |
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| All First-Time Students | N/A |
| Full-Time, First-Time | N/A |
| Part-Time, First-Time | N/A |
| All Transfer Students | 62% |
| Full-Time, Transfer | 72% |
| Part-Time, Transfer | 60% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 62% |
| Gender | Graduation Rate |
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| Female | 66% |
| Male | 55% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 62% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
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| American Indian or Alaska Native | 50% |
| Asian | 33% |
| Black or African American | 65% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 64% |
| Two or More Races | 44% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 50% |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 74% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 62% |
| Financial Aid Status | Graduation Rate |
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| Recipients of a Pell Grant (within entering year) | 59% |
| Recipients of a Direct Subsidized Loan (within entering year) that did not receive a Pell Grant | 79% |
| Did not receive either a Pell Grant or Direct Subsidized Loan (within entering year) | 60% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 62% |
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Retention Rates
One-year retention rates for bachelor's degree students first registering for courses in Fall 2020 and still taking courses or graduated by the end of Fall 2021.
| Student Type | Retention Rate |
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| All First-Time Students (n = 22) | 64% |
| Full-Time, First-Time (n < 10) | Data suppressed |
| Part-Time, First-Time (n >= 10) | 63% |
| All Transfer Students (n = 374) | 70% |
| Full-Time, Transfer (n = 115) | 83% |
| Part-Time, Transfer (n = 259) | 63% |
| Overall Retention Rate (n = 396) | 69% |
| Gender | Retention Rate |
|---|
| Female (n = 291) | 69% |
| Male (n = 105) | 70% |
| Overall Retention Rate (n = 396) | 69% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Retention Rate |
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| American Indian or Alaska Native (n < 10) | Data suppressed |
| Asian (n < 10) | Data suppressed |
| Black or African American (n = 74) | 61% |
| Hispanic or Latino (n = 76) | 72% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (n < 10) | Data suppressed |
| White (n = 211) | 71% |
| Two or More Races (n = 10) | 50% |
| Non-Resident Alien (n = 0) | N/A |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown (n = 14) | 71% |
| Overall Retention Rate (n = 396) | 69% |
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College Financial Metrics from IPEDS
| State Support (in millions) |
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| Fiscal Year | Total Budget | State Appropriation | Percent Support |
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| 2017 | $15.55 | $3.84 | 24.7% |
| 2018 | $16.82 | $3.73 | 22.2% |
| 2019 | $21.66 | $3.10 | 14.3% |
| 2020 | $21.21 | $3.11 | 14.7% |
| 2021 | $23.26 | $3.28 | 14.1% |
Note: Total budget consists primarily of costs related to instruction, student services, academic support, and institutional support, but it includes pension and OPEB liabilities as well.
| Education and Related Expenditure Per Student FTE |
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| Fiscal Year | Credit Hours | Student FTE | E&R (in M) | Cost Per FTE |
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| 2017 | 27,568 | 926 | $14.70 | $15,878 |
| 2018 | 26,070 | 878 | $14.81 | $16,870 |
| 2019 | 27,100 | 912 | $17.82 | $19,544 |
| 2020 | 29,075 | 977 | $14.87 | $15,222 |
| 2021 | 29,135 | 982 | $17.33 | $17,645 |
Note: Education and Related Expenses (E&R) are costs associated with instruction, student services, and a prorated portion of spending on academic and institutional support. It excludes direct and indirect costs associated with research and public service, as well as spending on bookstores, residence halls, hospitals, and other independent operations. The use of E&R in these metrics comes from the Delta Cost Project and allows for comparison between diverse institutions of higher education by focusing only on their educational costs.
| Education and Related Expenditure Per Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's Degree |
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| Fiscal Year | Degrees Conferred | E&R (in M) | Cost Per Degree |
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| 2017 | 524 | $14.70 | $28,059 |
| 2018 | 517 | $14.81 | $28,649 |
| 2019 | 576 | $17.82 | $30,944 |
| 2020 | 486 | $14.87 | $30,601 |
| 2021 | 584 | $17.33 | $29,671 |
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Three-Year Default Rate on Federal Student Loans
| Metric | FY 2016
Cohort | FY 2017
Cohort | FY 2018
Cohort |
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| Default rate | 7.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 |
| Number in default | 31 | 17 | 13 |
| Number in repayment | 413 | 405 | 377 |
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Student Satisfaction
| Metric | Value |
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| Percent of 2020-21 degree and certificate recipients who were satisfied or very satisfied overall with Charter Oak State College | 96% |
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Post-Graduation Outcomes
Employment Data
The US Census Bureau provides national employment information about Charter Oak graduates through dashboards generated from the Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes (PSEO) project.
The Connecticut Department of Labor provides data about Connecticut residents who graduate from Charter Oak.
| Connecticut Residents Who Graduated in 2017-18 | Value |
|---|
| Entered employment in the first quarter following graduation | 77% |
| Retained employment for six months | 100% |
| Average earnings in first quarter after graduation | $14,450 |
| Gain in average quarterly earnings (pre-admission to post-graduation) | $2,706 |
Education Beyond Graduation
The National Student Clearinghouse provides data about whether recent Charter Oak graduates pursued further education after graduation. Subsequent enrollment could be at another institution of higher education or at Charter Oak. It is not uncommon for recent graduates to pursue a Charter Oak baccalaureate or master's degree after earning a previous degree at the College.
| Graduation Category | Target Date | Number Pursuing Further Study | Number of Degree Recipients | Percent |
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| Earned bachelor's degree, FY 2020 | August 2021 | 131 | 421 | 31% |
| Earned associate degree, FY 2020 | August 2021 | 35 | 47 | 74% |
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