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The information provided on this page are derived from various data sources. Additional information can be found at Âé¶¹Éç Oak's site, which is maintained by the U.S. Department of Education.
Student Enrollment Characteristics
| IPEDS 12-Month Enrollment, FY 2023-24 | Total |
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| Unduplicated Head Count | 2,540 |
| Annual FTE | 1,175 |
| IPEDS Fall 2024 Enrollment | Undergraduate | Graduate | Total |
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| Head Count | 1,927 | 85 | 2,012 |
| Gender | Undergraduate | Graduate | Total |
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| Female | 79% | 81% | 79% |
| Male | 21% | 19% | 21% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Undergraduate | Graduate | Total |
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| American Indian or Alaska Native | < 1% | 0% | < 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 7% | 3% |
| Black or African-American | 21% | 27% | 22% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 22% | 18% | 22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | < 1% | 0% | < 1% |
| White | 47% | 41% | 47% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 6% | 3% |
| US Nonresident | < 1% | 0% | < 1% |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| Residency | Undergraduate | Graduate | Total |
|---|
| Connecticut Resident | 88% | 87% | 88% |
| Out-of-State | 12% | 13% | 12% |
| Age | Undergraduate | Graduate | Total |
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| Average Age | 36 | 40 | 36 |
| Age Range | 16-82 | 22-66 | 16-82 |
| Student Level | Undergraduate | Graduate | Total |
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| Full-Time | 32% | 16% | 32% |
| Part-Time | 68% | 84% | 68% |
| Undergraduate Pell Grant Recipient | Undergraduate | Graduate | Total |
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| Yes | 48% | N/A | 48% |
| No | 52% | N/A | 52% |
| IPEDS Student-to-Faculty Ratio, Fall 2024 |
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| 15 to 1 |
Note: Fall enrollment figures are based on IPEDS definitions. An additional 419 degree and certificate students were matriculated at Âé¶¹Éç Oak but not registered for courses during Fall 2024.
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Student Graduation Characteristics
| Degree and Certificate Conferrals | Total |
|---|
| Degrees and Certificates Awarded Since Founding in 1973 | 19,781 |
| Students Completing Degrees and Certificates, FY 2023-24 | 553 |
| Gender | Total |
|---|
| Female | 74% |
| Male | 26% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Total |
|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | < 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Black or African-American | 16% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | < 1% |
| White | 57% |
| Two or more races | 2% |
| US Nonresident | 1% |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 2% |
| Residency | Total |
|---|
| Connecticut Resident | 77% |
| Out-of-State | 23% |
| Awards Conferred, FY 2023-24 | Total |
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| Associate Degrees | 57 |
| Bachelor's Degrees | 431 |
| Master's Degrees | 32 |
| Certificates, Undergraduate & Graduate | 56 |
| Total Awards | 576 |
| Bachelor's Degree Majors | Completions |
|---|
| Psychology | 59 |
| Business Administration | 55 |
| General Studies, Individualized Study Concentration | 38 |
| Healthcare Administration | 37 |
| General Studies, Judaic Studies Concentration | 37 |
| Early Childhood Education | 35 |
| Nursing | 29 |
| Child Studies | 28 |
| Health Information Management | 22 |
| Public Safety Administration | 16 |
| Organizational Leadership | 14 |
| Criminal Justice | 13 |
| Cyber Security | 13 |
| Sociology | 12 |
| Human Resources Management | 5 |
| Remaining 10 General Studies Concentrations | 18 |
| Total | 431 |
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Graduation Rates
Graduation rates for students first registering in Fall 2018 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, 2024. 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. Part-time, transfer students compose 74% of the bachelor's degree cohort.
| Cohort | Graduation Rate |
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| All First-Time Students (n = 12) | 50% |
| Full-Time, First-Time (n <= 6) | Data suppressed |
| Part-Time, First-Time (n >= 6) | Data suppressed |
| All Transfer Students (n = 398) | 57% |
| Full-Time, Transfer (n = 96) | 68% |
| Part-Time, Transfer (n = 302) | 53% |
| Overall Graduation Rate (n = 410) | 56% |
| Gender | Graduation Rate |
|---|
| Female (n = 279) | 54% |
| Male (n = 131) | 60% |
| Overall Graduation Rate (n = 410) | 56% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native (n < 10) | Data suppressed |
| Asian (n = 20) | 60% |
| Black or African American (n = 77) | 51% |
| Hispanic/Latino (n = 75) | 52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (n < 10) | Data suppressed |
| White (n = 204) | 60% |
| Two or more races (n = 10) | 60% |
| US Nonresident (n < 10) | Data suppressed |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown (n = 21) | 48% |
| Overall Graduation Rate (n = 410) | 56% |
| Financial Aid Status | Graduation Rate |
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| Recipients of a Pell Grant within entering year (n = 174) | 62% |
| Recipients of a Direct Subsidized Loan within entering year that did not receive a Pell Grant (n = 36) | 61% |
| Did not receive either a Pell Grant or Direct Subsidized Loan within entering year (n = 200) | 51% |
| Overall Graduation Rate (n = 410) | 56% |
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Retention Rates
One-year retention rates for bachelor's degree students first registering for courses in Fall 2023 and still taking courses in Fall 2024 or graduated by the end of Fall 2024. Part-time, transfer students compose 65% of the cohort.
| Cohort | Retention Rate |
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| All First-Time Students (n = 14) | 71% |
| Full-Time, First-Time (n <= 7) | Data suppressed |
| Part-Time, First-Time (n >= 7) | Data suppressed |
| All Transfer Students (n = 466) | 74% |
| Full-Time, Transfer (n = 155) | 88% |
| Part-Time, Transfer (n = 311) | 67% |
| Overall Retention Rate (n = 480) | 74% |
| Gender | Retention Rate |
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| Female (n = 375) | 75% |
| Male (n = 105) | 70% |
| Overall Retention Rate (n = 480) | 74% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Retention Rate |
|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native (n < 10) | Data suppressed |
| Asian (n = 14) | 86% |
| Black or African American (n = 110) | 72% |
| Hispanic/Latino (n = 112) | 68% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (n < 10) | Data suppressed |
| White (n = 228) | 77% |
| Two or more races (n = 11) | 82% |
| US Nonresident (n < 10) | Data suppressed |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown (n < 10) | Data suppressed |
| Overall Retention Rate (n = 480) | 74% |
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College Financial Metrics from IPEDS
| Cost Per Student FTE |
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| Fiscal Year | Credit Hours | Student FTE | Budget (in M) | Cost Per FTE |
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| 2020 | 29,075 | 977 | $21.206 | $21,705 |
| 2021 | 29,135 | 982 | $23.256 | $23,682 |
| 2022 | 28,183 | 950 | $21.327 | $22,449 |
| 2023 | 29,938 | 1,008 | $17.187 | $17,051 |
| 2024 | 34,933 | 1,175 | $21.228 | $18,066 |
| Cost Per Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's Degree |
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| Fiscal Year | Degrees Conferred | Budget (in M) | Cost Per Degree |
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| 2020 | 486 | $21.206 | $43,634 |
| 2021 | 584 | $23.256 | $39,822 |
| 2022 | 553 | $21.327 | $38,566 |
| 2023 | 505 | $17.187 | $34,034 |
| 2024 | 520 | $21.228 | $40,823 |
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Three-Year Default Rate on Federal Student Loans
| Cohort Fiscal Year | Number in Default | Number in Repayment | Default Rate |
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| 2018 | 13 | 377 | 3.4% |
| 2019 | 5 | 411 | 1.2% |
| 2020 | 0 | 388 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 0 | 392 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 0 | 394 | 0.0% |
Note: The most recent three cohort years have nobody in default because student loan payments were postponed during the pandemic.
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Student Satisfaction
| Metric | Value |
|---|
| Percent of 2023-24 degree and certificate recipients who were satisfied or very satisfied overall with Âé¶¹Éç | 96% |
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Post-Graduation Outcomes
| Metric | Value |
|---|
| Median earnings ten years after starting at Âé¶¹Éç Oak (adjusted to 2022 dollars) | $64,209 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education . The median annual earnings of students that received federal student aid and began attending Âé¶¹Éç Oak in 2009-10 or 2010-11. Earnings are calculated whether students graduated or not. The College Scorecard also provides .
Employment Data
The U.S. Census Bureau provides national employment information about Âé¶¹Éç Oak graduates through dashboards generated from the project.
The Connecticut Department of Labor provides data about Connecticut residents who graduate from Âé¶¹Éç Oak.
| Connecticut Residents Who Earned a Degree or Certificate in 2019-20 (N = 371) |
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| Metric | Quarter Before Attending COSC | First Quarter After Graduation | Third Quarter After Graduation |
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| Number Employed | 291 | 298 | 286 |
| Employment Rate | 78% | 80% | 77% |
| Mean Annualized Earnings | $50,165 | $59,031 | $61,533 |
| Change in Earnings ($) | -- | $8,866 | $11,368 |
| Change in Earnings (%) | -- | +18% | +23% |
Education Beyond Graduation
The National Student Clearinghouse provides data about whether recent Âé¶¹Éç Oak graduates pursued further education after graduation. Subsequent enrollment could be at another institution of higher education or at Âé¶¹Éç Oak. It is not uncommon for recent graduates to pursue a Âé¶¹Éç Oak baccalaureate or master's degree after earning a previous degree at the College.
| COSC Graduation Category | Target Date | Number Pursuing Further Study | Number of Degree Recipients | Percent |
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| Earned bachelor's degree, FY 2023 | December 2024 | 124 | 420 | 30% |
| Earned associate degree, FY 2023 | December 2024 | 40 | 47 | 85% |
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