ASPIRA City College

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,997

2022 Average Net Price

$17,124

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

6.76%

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

100%

3 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

90.9% Full-Time

About

ASPIRA City College is a higher education institution located in Philadelphia County, PA. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at ASPIRA City College were Medical Insurance Specialist (2 degrees awarded).

In 2022, 3 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at ASPIRA City College. 66.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (1 degrees), 1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at ASPIRA City College is $11,997, which is $−2,944 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at ASPIRA City College was 6.76%, corresponding to 5 out of the 74 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at ASPIRA City College is $11,997, which is $2,945 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,124.

In 2022, 63% of undergraduate students attending ASPIRA City College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,997

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at ASPIRA City College was $11,997. The cost of tuition at ASPIRA City College is $−2,945 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

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

Average Net Price

$17,124

2022 Value

21.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 ASPIRA City College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,124. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of ASPIRA City College grew by 21.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of ASPIRA City 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

$10,917

Room and Board

$1,340

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at ASPIRA City College was of $10,917 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 28.6% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,340. The cost of books and supplies increased by 21.8% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

50%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

63% of undergraduate students at ASPIRA City College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 57.5% with respect to 2021, when 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at ASPIRA City 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.

6.76%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at ASPIRA City College was 6.76%, which represents 5 out of the 74 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

ASPIRA City College received 3 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 0% annual growth. Out of those 3 applicants, 3 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 100% acceptance rate.

There were 11 students enrolled at ASPIRA City College in 2022.

ASPIRA City College has an overall enrollment yield of 66.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

100%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

Accepted Out of 3

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of ASPIRA City College was 100% (3 admissions from 3 applications). This is approximately the same as the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 100%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants remained the same, while admissiomns remained the same.

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

Enrollment

ASPIRA City College had a total enrollment of 11 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at ASPIRA City College is 10 students and the part-time enrollment is 1. This means that 90.9% of students enrolled at ASPIRA City College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at ASPIRA City College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.7% Hispanic or Latino and 27.3% Black or African American.

Students enrolled at ASPIRA City College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (70%), followed by Black or African American Male (20%) and Black or African American Female (10%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

90.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at ASPIRA City College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11 students. The full-time enrollment at ASPIRA City College is 10 and the part-time enrollment is 1. This means that 90.9% of students enrolled at ASPIRA City College are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Retention Rate over Time

100%

2022 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 ASPIRA City College was 100%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), ASPIRA City College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
8 enrolled students
Black or African American
3 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at ASPIRA City College is 72.7% Hispanic or Latino and 27.3% Black or African American. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2022, 1 more women than men received degrees from ASPIRA City College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at ASPIRA City College is black or african american (1 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at ASPIRA City College is Medical Insurance Specialist (2 degrees awarded).

Majors Awarded

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

Medical Insurance Specialist

Most Common (2022)

2 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at ASPIRA City College was Medical Insurance Specialist with 2 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 1 degrees were awarded to men at ASPIRA City College, which is 0.5 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 1 degrees were awarded to men at ASPIRA City College in Computer & Computer Systems Technology. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 2 degrees were awarded to women at ASPIRA City College in Medical Insurance Specialist. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2020 at ASPIRA City College is Male and Black or African American (50% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Black or African American
1 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1 degrees awarded
White
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at ASPIRA City College is black or african american (1 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Black or African American Female
1 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
1 degrees awarded
White Male
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at ASPIRA City College is black or african american female (1 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (1 degrees).

Operations

ASPIRA City College employs 2 Instructors. Most academics at ASPIRA City College are Female Instructor (2), and Male Instructor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at ASPIRA City College is Management, with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$309k

2022 Salaries

44.1%

growth from 2021

In 2022, ASPIRA City College paid a median of $309k in salaries, a 44.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.836% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 30.1% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$99.7k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, ASPIRA City College paid a total of $99.7k to 2 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

2 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

2 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at ASPIRA City College was Instructor with 2 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at ASPIRA City College was Management with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at ASPIRA City College was Female Instructor with 2 employees, and Male Instructor with 0 employees.

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

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