Luther Rice College & Seminary

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,448

7.65% growth from 2021

2019 Default Rate

1.59%

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

67.6%

37 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

581

18.4% Full-Time

About

Luther Rice College & Seminary is a higher education institution located in DeKalb County, GA. In 2022, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Luther Rice College & Seminary were Divinity & Ministry (59 degrees awarded), Pastoral Studies & Counseling (22 degrees), and Biblical Studies (15 degrees).

In 2022, 149 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Luther Rice College & Seminary. 31.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 68.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (74 degrees), 1.28 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (58 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Luther Rice College & Seminary is $8,448, which is $−6,493 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Luther Rice College & Seminary was 1.59%, corresponding to 4 out of the 252 total borrowers.

Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Luther Rice College & Seminary is $8,448, which is $6,494 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

In 2022, 58% of undergraduate students attending Luther Rice College & Seminary received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,448

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Luther Rice College & Seminary was $8,448. The cost of tuition at Luther Rice College & Seminary is $−6,494 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Luther Rice College & Seminary (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

100%

1 Year Growth

This chart compares the average net price of Luther Rice College & Seminary (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

$16,272

Room and Board

$496

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Luther Rice College & Seminary was of $16,272 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 4.68% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $496. The cost of books and supplies increased by 3.33% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Luther Rice College & Seminary (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

58% of undergraduate students at Luther Rice College & Seminary received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 34.1% with respect to 2021, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Luther Rice College & Seminary (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.

1.59%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Luther Rice College & Seminary was 1.59%, which represents 4 out of the 252 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

Luther Rice College & Seminary received 37 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 94.7% annual growth. Out of those 37 applicants, 25 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 67.6% acceptance rate.

There were 581 students enrolled at Luther Rice College & Seminary in 2022.

Luther Rice College & Seminary has an overall enrollment yield of 76%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

67.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

Accepted Out of 37

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Luther Rice College & Seminary was 67.6% (25 admissions from 37 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 47.4%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 94.7%, while admissions grew by 178%.

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

Enrollment

Luther Rice College & Seminary had a total enrollment of 581 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Luther Rice College & Seminary is 107 students and the part-time enrollment is 474. This means that 18.4% of students enrolled at Luther Rice College & Seminary are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Luther Rice College & Seminary, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53% White, 39.1% Black or African American, 3.27% Hispanic or Latino, 2.75% Asian, and 0.344% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Luther Rice College & Seminary in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (48%), followed by Black or African American Male (24%) and White Female (16%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (36.6%), followed by Black or African American Male (30.5%) and Black or African American Female (17.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

18.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Luther Rice College & Seminary in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 581 students. The full-time enrollment at Luther Rice College & Seminary is 107 and the part-time enrollment is 474. This means that 18.4% of students enrolled at Luther Rice College & Seminary are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Retention Rate over Time

50%

2016 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 Luther Rice College & Seminary was 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Luther Rice College & Seminary had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
308 enrolled students
Black or African American
227 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
19 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Luther Rice College & Seminary is 53% White, 39.1% Black or African American, 3.27% Hispanic or Latino, 2.75% Asian, and 0.344% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2022, 55 fewer women than men received degrees from Luther Rice College & Seminary. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Luther Rice College & Seminary is white (74 degrees awarded). There were 1.28 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (58 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Luther Rice College & Seminary is Divinity & Ministry (59 degrees awarded), followed by Pastoral Studies & Counseling (22 degrees) and Biblical Studies (15 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Luther Rice College & Seminary, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (149 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Clergy

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Luther Rice College & Seminary are Clergy (75,499 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (9,354 people), Other managers (6,962 people), Postsecondary teachers (4,622 people), and Education administrators (4,507 people).

The most specialized majors at Luther Rice College & Seminary in 2022 are Theology (149 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Luther Rice College & Seminary are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Luther Rice College & Seminary are Theology (149 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Religious organizations

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Luther Rice College & Seminary are Religious organizations (82,746 people), Elementary & secondary schools (23,116 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (11,032 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (8,773 people), and Construction (8,294 people).

The most specialized majors at Luther Rice College & Seminary are Theology (149 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2022)

Divinity & Ministry
59 degrees awarded
Pastoral Studies & Counseling
22 degrees awarded
Biblical Studies
15 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common masters degree concentration at Luther Rice College & Seminary was Divinity & Ministry with 59 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Luther Rice College & Seminary according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

102

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 102 degrees were awarded to men at Luther Rice College & Seminary, which is 2.17 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (47).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Luther Rice College & Seminary by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 48 degrees were awarded to men at Luther Rice College & Seminary in Divinity & Ministry, which is 4.36 times more than the 11 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Luther Rice College & Seminary in Biblical Studies, which is 0.833 times less than the 24 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

25%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 0% of students graduating from Luther Rice College & Seminary completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 25% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions 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.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (33.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2020 at Luther Rice College & Seminary is Male and White (33.3% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
74 degrees awarded
Black or African American
58 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Luther Rice College & Seminary is white (74 degrees awarded). There were 1.28 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (58 degrees).

6.04% of degree recipients (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Male
60 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
30 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Luther Rice College & Seminary is white male (60 degrees awarded). There were 2 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (30 degrees).

Operations

Luther Rice College & Seminary has an endowment valued at nearly $1.31M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −40.8k (−3.11%) compared to the 0.21% average return (24.5k on 11.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2022, Luther Rice College & Seminary had a total salary expenditure of 4.16M. Luther Rice College & Seminary employs 9 Assistant professors, 7 Associate professors and 4 Professors. Most academics at Luther Rice College & Seminary are Male Assistant professor (9), Male Associate professor (6), and Male Professor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Luther Rice College & Seminary are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 5 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 3 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

Endowment

$1.31M

2022 Endowment

4.38%

growth from 2021

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

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$2.27M

2022 Salaries

15.3%

decline from 2021

In 2022, Luther Rice College & Seminary paid a median of $2.27M in salaries, which represents 54.7% of their overall expenditure ($4.16M) and a 15.3% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.79% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 3.29% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$886k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Luther Rice College & Seminary paid a total of $886k to 20 employees working as instructors, which represents 39% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

9 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

5 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Luther Rice College & Seminary were Assistant professor with 9 employees, Associate professor with 7 employees, and Professor with 4 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Luther Rice College & Seminary were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 5 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Luther Rice College & Seminary was Male Assistant professor with 9 employees, Male Associate professor with 6 employees, and Male Professor with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Luther Rice College & Seminary.

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