Motlow State Community College

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,440

5.11% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$17,423

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

5,980

52.5% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

33.6%

483 Graduates

About

Motlow State Community College is a higher education institution located in Moore County, TN. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Motlow State Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (801 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (60 degrees), and Electromechanical Technology (34 degrees).

In 2024, 1,147 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Motlow State Community College. 61.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (817 degrees), 5.27 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (155 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Motlow State Community College is $4,440, which is $−3,720 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Motlow State Community College is $4,440, which is $3,720 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,423.

In 2024, 84% of undergraduate students attending Motlow State Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$4,440

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Motlow State Community College was $4,440. The cost of tuition at Motlow State Community College is $−3,720 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Motlow State Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,423

2024 Value

44.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Motlow State Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,423. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Motlow State Community College grew by 44.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Motlow State Community 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

$13,591

Room and Board

$1,460

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Motlow State Community College was of $13,591 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 151% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,460. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Motlow State Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

84% of undergraduate students at Motlow State Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 4.55% with respect to 2023, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Motlow State Community 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.

Enrollment

Motlow State Community College had a total enrollment of 5,980 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Motlow State Community College is 3,139 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,841. This means that 52.5% of students enrolled at Motlow State Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Motlow State Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 65% White, 13% Hispanic or Latino, 10.2% Black or African American, 4.31% Two or More Races, 2.59% Asian, 0.268% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0502% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Motlow State Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.2%), followed by White Male (25.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.17%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

52.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Motlow State Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,980 students. The full-time enrollment at Motlow State Community College is 3,139 and the part-time enrollment is 2,841. This means that 52.5% of students enrolled at Motlow State Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

55%

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 Motlow State Community College was 55%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Motlow State Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
3,887 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
776 enrolled students
Black or African American
607 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Motlow State Community College is 65% White, 13% Hispanic or Latino, 10.2% Black or African American, 4.31% Two or More Races, 2.59% Asian, 0.268% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0502% 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 Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 183 students (3.06%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 261 more women than men received degrees from Motlow State Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Motlow State Community College is white (817 degrees awarded). There were 5.27 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (155 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Motlow State Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (801 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (60 degrees) and Electromechanical Technology (34 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Motlow State Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (801 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (45 degrees), and Health (204 degrees).

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 Motlow State Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,568,993 people), Registered nurses (1,551,981 people), Software developers (686,028 people), Secondary school teachers (494,744 people), and Other managers (306,757 people).

The most specialized majors at Motlow State Community College in 2024 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (801 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (45 degrees), Health (204 degrees), Education (29 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (21 degrees) (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 Motlow State Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Actuaries, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Motlow State Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (801 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (45 degrees), Health (204 degrees), Education (29 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (21 degrees) (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 Motlow State Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (3,006,478 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,776,787 people), Computer Systems Design (744,679 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (448,363 people), and Outpatient care centers (344,180 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)

Most Common (2024)

22 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Motlow State Community College was Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) with 22 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

443

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

704

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 443 degrees were awarded to men at Motlow State Community College, which is 0.629 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (704).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 291 degrees were awarded to men at Motlow State Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.571 times less than the 510 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 510 degrees were awarded to men at Motlow State Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.75 times more than the 291 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

20%

100% Completion Time

29%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 20% of students graduating from Motlow State Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 29% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 32% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
817 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
155 degrees awarded
Black or African American
92 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Motlow State Community College is white (817 degrees awarded). There were 5.27 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (155 degrees).

1.48% of degree recipients (17 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
636 degrees awarded
White Female
599 degrees awarded
White Female
553 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Motlow State Community College is white female (636 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (599 degrees).

Operations

Motlow State Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $11.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.76M (33.6%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2024, Motlow State Community College had a total salary expenditure of 54M. Motlow State Community College employs 62 Associate professors, 36 Instructors and 21 Assistant professors. Most academics at Motlow State Community College are Female Associate professor (35), Male Associate professor (27), and Female Instructor (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Motlow State Community College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 47 employees, Management, with 40 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 39 employees.

Endowment

$11.2M

2024 Endowment

19%

growth from 2023

Motlow State Community College has an endowment valued at about $11.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Motlow State Community College grew 19% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.79M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Motlow State Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$21.6M

2024 Salaries

6.04%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Motlow State Community College paid a median of $21.6M in salaries, which represents 40% of their overall expenditure ($54M) and a 6.04% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 18.3% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 36.1% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$8.98M

Instructional Salaries

129

Number of Employees

In 2024, Motlow State Community College paid a total of $8.98M to 129 employees working as instructors, which represents 41.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Motlow State Community College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 47 employees, Management with 40 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 39 employees.

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