Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood

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2018 Undergraduate Tuition

$24,990

2018 Average Net Price

$30,745

After Financial Aid

2014 Default Rate

4.84%

on Student Loans

2018 Acceptance Rate

99.4%

176 Applicants

2017 Enrolled Students

314

78.3% Full-Time

2018 Graduation Rate

86.8%

79 Graduates

About

Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2018, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood were Recording Arts Technology (19 degrees awarded), Cinematography & Film Production (19 degrees), and Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (5 degrees).

In 2018, 51 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood. 19.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 80.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (20 degrees), 1.43 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (14 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood is $24,990, which is $14,395 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

In 2014 the default rate for borrower's at Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood was 4.84%, corresponding to 3 out of the 62 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2018, the median undergraduate tuition at Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood is $24,990.

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $30,745.

In 2018, 75% of undergraduate students attending Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$24,990

2018 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2018, the cost of tuition at Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood was $24,990.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$30,745

2018 Value

4.47%

1 Year Growth

In 2018 Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,745. Between 2017 and 2018, the average net price of Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood grew by 4.47%.

This chart compares the average net price of Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood (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

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

75% of undergraduate students at Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood received financial aid through grants or loans in 2018. This represents a growth of 1.35% with respect to 2017, when 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood (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.

4.84%

2014 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2014 the default rate for borrower's at Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood was 4.84%, which represents 3 out of the 62 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

Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood received 176 undergraduate applications in 2018, which represents a 66.2% annual growth. Out of those 176 applicants, 175 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 99.4% acceptance rate.

There were 314 students enrolled at Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood in 2017.

Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood has an overall enrollment yield of 56%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

99.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2018

175

Accepted Out of 176

In 2018, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood was 99.4% (175 admissions from 176 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2017, which was 39%. Between 2017 and 2018, the number of applicants declined by 66.2%, while admissions declined by 13.8%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood had a total enrollment of 314 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood is 246 students and the part-time enrollment is 68. This means that 78.3% of students enrolled at Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood, both undergraduate and graduate, is 33.1% White, 32.2% Black or African American, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.82% Asian, 2.55% Two or More Races, and 0.318% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (26.9%), followed by Black or African American Male (24.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (12.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

78.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 314 students. The full-time enrollment at Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood is 246 and the part-time enrollment is 68. This means that 78.3% of students enrolled at Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood are enrolled full-time compared with 38.3% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2017 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 Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (59%), Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

White
104 enrolled students
Black or African American
101 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
59 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood is 33.1% White, 32.2% Black or African American, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.82% Asian, 2.55% Two or More Races, and 0.318% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 35% White, 33.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 11.8% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2018, 31 fewer women than men received degrees from Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood is white (20 degrees awarded). There were 1.43 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (14 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood is Recording Arts Technology (19 degrees awarded), followed by Cinematography & Film Production (19 degrees) and Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (5 degrees).

In 2018, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (24 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (27 degrees), and Communications (0 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood are Accountants & auditors (1,035,466 people), Other managers (911,374 people), Financial managers (553,904 people), Chief executives & legislators (459,037 people), and Human resources workers (307,520 people).

The most specialized majors at Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood in 2018 are Communication Technologies (24 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (27 degrees), Communications (0 degrees), and Business (0 degrees) (as of 2018).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood are Communication Technologies (24 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (27 degrees), Communications (0 degrees), and Business (0 degrees) (as of 2018).

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 Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood are Elementary & secondary schools (826,200 people), Computer Systems Design (733,764 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (588,135 people), Banking & related activities (493,725 people), and Construction (485,828 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood.

Most Common (2018)

Recording Arts Technology
19 degrees awarded
Cinematography & Film Production
19 degrees awarded
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects
5 degrees awarded

In 2018, the most common associates degree concentration at Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood was Recording Arts Technology with 19 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2018

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2018

In 2018, 41 degrees were awarded to men at Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood, which is 4.1 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (10).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 17 degrees were awarded to men at Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood in Recording Arts Technology, which is 8.5 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 4 degrees were awarded to men at Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood in Cinematography & Film Production, which is 0.267 times less than the 15 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)

White
20 degrees awarded
Black or African American
14 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood is white (20 degrees awarded). There were 1.43 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (14 degrees).

9.8% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)

White Male
165 degrees awarded
White Male
154 degrees awarded
White Male
103 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood is white male (165 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (154 degrees).

Operations

In 2017, Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood had a total salary expenditure of 11.6M. Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood employs 12 Instructors. Most academics at Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood are Male Instructor (9), and Female Instructor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood are: Sales and related, with 18 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 13 employees, and Management with 6 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$4.45M

2017 Salaries

27.8%

decline from 2016

In 2017, Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood paid a median of $4.45M in salaries, which represents 38.3% of their overall expenditure ($11.6M) and a 27.8% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.924% decline between 2015 and 2016, and a 24.8% decline between 2014 and 2015.

Instructional Salaries

$836k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood paid a total of $836k to 12 employees working as instructors, which represents 18.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $744k (3.92%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Flashpoint Chicago A Campus of Columbia College Hollywood were Sales and related with 18 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 13 employees, and Management with 6 employees.

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