Curry College

https://www.curry.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$41,240

2.89% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$28,782

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.41%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

80.3%

5,192 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,242

82.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

54.5%

327 Graduates

About

Curry College is a higher education institution located in Norfolk County, MA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Curry College were Registered Nursing (238 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (70 degrees), and General Psychology (60 degrees).

In 2021, 712 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Curry College. 63.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (476 degrees), 4.67 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (102 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Curry College is $41,240, which is $18,056 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Curry College is $41,240, which is $18,056 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,782.

In 2021, 100% of undergraduate students attending Curry College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$41,240

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Curry College was $41,240. The cost of tuition at Curry College is $18,056 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$28,782

2021 Value

2.83%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Curry College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,782. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Curry College grew by 2.83%.

This chart compares the average net price of Curry 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

$12,968

Room and Board

$1,100

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Curry College was of $12,968 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.83% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,100. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

100%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

100% of undergraduate students at Curry College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 14.9% with respect to 2020, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Curry 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.

2.41%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Curry College was 2.41%, which represents 20 out of the 829 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

Curry College received 5,192 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 9.44% annual growth. Out of those 5,192 applicants, 4,170 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 80.3% acceptance rate.

There were 2,242 students enrolled at Curry College in 2021. 2% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Curry College has an overall enrollment yield of 12.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

80.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

4,170

Accepted Out of 5,192

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Curry College was 80.3% (4,170 admissions from 5,192 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 92.7%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 9.44%, while admissions declined by −21.5%..

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

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

2% of enrolled first-time students at Curry College in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Curry College had a total enrollment of 2,242 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Curry College is 1,855 students and the part-time enrollment is 387. This means that 82.7% of students enrolled at Curry College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Curry College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 66.3% White, 12.3% Black or African American, 7.58% Hispanic or Latino, 2.54% Two or More Races, 2.14% Asian, 0.268% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0892% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Curry College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.6%), followed by White Male (25.5%) and Black or African American Female (6.53%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (68.8%), followed by White Male (10.4%) and Black or African American Female (8.33%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

82.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Curry College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,242 students. The full-time enrollment at Curry College is 1,855 and the part-time enrollment is 387. This means that 82.7% of students enrolled at Curry College are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

63%

2021 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 Curry College was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Curry College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,486 enrolled students
Black or African American
276 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
170 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Curry College is 66.3% White, 12.3% Black or African American, 7.58% Hispanic or Latino, 2.54% Two or More Races, 2.14% Asian, 0.268% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0892% 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 Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 159 students (7.09%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 196 more women than men received degrees from Curry College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Curry College is white (476 degrees awarded). There were 4.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (102 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Curry College is Registered Nursing (238 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (70 degrees) and General Psychology (60 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Curry College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (94 degrees awarded), Communications (47 degrees), and Psychology (60 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Curry College are Registered nurses (1,413,559 people), Other managers (296,442 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (276,767 people), Medical & health services managers (202,097 people), and Social workers, all other (159,147 people).

The most specialized majors at Curry College in 2021 are Protective Services (94 degrees awarded), Communications (47 degrees), Psychology (60 degrees), Health (279 degrees), and Human Sciences (15 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Curry College are Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at Curry College are Protective Services (94 degrees awarded), Communications (47 degrees), Psychology (60 degrees), Health (279 degrees), and Human Sciences (15 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Curry College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,702,267 people), Elementary & secondary schools (795,988 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (425,245 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (425,227 people), and Outpatient care centers (393,013 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2020)

Registered Nursing
204 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
100 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
86 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Curry College was Registered Nursing with 204 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Curry College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

258

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

454

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 258 degrees were awarded to men at Curry College, which is 0.568 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (454).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 58 degrees were awarded to men at Curry College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2 times more than the 29 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 205 degrees were awarded to men at Curry College in Registered Nursing, which is 6.21 times more than the 33 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

46%

100% Completion Time

52%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 46% of students graduating from Curry College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 52% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Curry College is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.59% of graduates (15 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
476 degrees awarded
Black or African American
102 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
34 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Curry College is white (476 degrees awarded). There were 4.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (102 degrees).

8.85% of degree recipients (63 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
302 degrees awarded
White Male
174 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
73 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Curry College is white female (302 degrees awarded). There were 1.74 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (174 degrees).

Operations

Curry College has an endowment valued at nearly $104M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 30.1M (28.9%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Curry College had a total salary expenditure of 78M. Curry College employs 48 Professors, 26 Associate professors and 26 Assistant professors. Most academics at Curry College are Female Professor (39), Female Associate professor (20), and Female Assistant professor (20).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Curry College are: Management, with 34 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 30 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 22 employees.

Endowment

$104M

2021 Endowment

9.45%

growth from 2020

Curry College has an endowment valued at about $104M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Curry College grew 9.45% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $53.7M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$35.6M

2021 Salaries

5.57%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Curry College paid a median of $35.6M in salaries, which represents 45.7% of their overall expenditure ($78M) and a 5.57% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.56M

Instructional Salaries

103

Number of Employees

In 2021, Curry College paid a total of $9.56M to 103 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

48 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

34 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Curry College were Professor with 48 employees, Associate professor with 26 employees, and Assistant professor with 26 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Curry College were Management with 34 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 30 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 22 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Professor
Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Curry College was Female Professor with 39 employees, Female Associate professor with 20 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 20 employees.

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