College Unbound

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,016

5.03% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$20,645

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

494

70.4% Full-Time

About

College Unbound is a higher education institution located in Providence County, RI. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at College Unbound were Other Multidisciplinary Studies (86 degrees awarded).

In 2024, 86 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at College Unbound. 82.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 17.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (34 degrees), 1.36 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (25 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at College Unbound is $11,016, which is $−3,881 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at College Unbound is $11,016, which is $3,881 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,645.

In 2024, 94% of undergraduate students attending College Unbound received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,016

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at College Unbound was $11,016. The cost of tuition at College Unbound is $−3,881 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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Average Net Price

$20,645

2024 Value

11.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 College Unbound had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,645. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of College Unbound grew by 11.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of College Unbound (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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

94%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

94% of undergraduate students at College Unbound received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 3.09% with respect to 2023, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at College Unbound (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.

Enrollment

College Unbound had a total enrollment of 494 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at College Unbound is 348 students and the part-time enrollment is 146. This means that 70.4% of students enrolled at College Unbound are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at College Unbound, both undergraduate and graduate, is 35.4% Black or African American, 32.4% Hispanic or Latino, 13.8% White, 5.26% Two or More Races, 1.42% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 1.21% Asian.

Students enrolled at College Unbound in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (29.6%), followed by Black or African American Female (27.1%) and White Female (11.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

70.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at College Unbound in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 494 students. The full-time enrollment at College Unbound is 348 and the part-time enrollment is 146. This means that 70.4% of students enrolled at College Unbound are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Retention Rate over Time

86%

2024 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 College Unbound was 86%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), College Unbound had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
175 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
160 enrolled students
White
68 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at College Unbound is 35.4% Black or African American, 32.4% Hispanic or Latino, 13.8% White, 5.26% Two or More Races, 1.42% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 1.21% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2024, 56 more women than men received degrees from College Unbound. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at College Unbound is black or african american (34 degrees awarded). There were 1.36 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (25 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at College Unbound is Other Multidisciplinary Studies (86 degrees awarded).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at College Unbound, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Interdisciplinary Studies (86 degrees awarded).

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 College Unbound are Elementary & middle school teachers (45,312 people), Other managers (39,220 people), Physicians (32,391 people), Registered nurses (27,699 people), and Dietitians & nutritionists (21,151 people).

The most specialized majors at College Unbound in 2024 are Interdisciplinary Studies (86 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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 College Unbound are Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Nurse anesthetists, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at College Unbound are Interdisciplinary Studies (86 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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 College Unbound are Elementary & secondary schools (102,908 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (85,697 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (43,311 people), Computer Systems Design (37,600 people), and Outpatient care centers (25,941 people).

The most specialized majors at College Unbound are Interdisciplinary Studies (86 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 15 degrees were awarded to men at College Unbound, which is 0.211 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (71).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 15 degrees were awarded to men at College Unbound in Other Multidisciplinary Studies, which is 0.211 times less than the 71 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 71 degrees were awarded to men at College Unbound in Other Multidisciplinary Studies, which is 4.73 times more than the 15 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
34 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
25 degrees awarded
White
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at College Unbound is black or african american (34 degrees awarded). There were 1.36 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (25 degrees).

5.81% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Hispanic or Latino Female
36 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
26 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at College Unbound is hispanic or latino female (36 degrees awarded). There were 1.38 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (26 degrees).

Operations

In 2024, College Unbound had a total salary expenditure of 7.04M.

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at College Unbound are: Management, with 11 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 9 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 4 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$4.64M

2024 Salaries

20.8%

growth from 2023

In 2024, College Unbound paid a median of $4.64M in salaries, which represents 65.9% of their overall expenditure ($7.04M) and a 20.8% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 64% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 31.8% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at College Unbound were Management with 11 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 9 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 4 employees.