Covering Innovation & Inequality in Education
This year at James A. Rhodes State College, we project that on average students will pay $10,475, while the advertised price of attendance is $18,995. That’s a difference of $8,520.
| Year | Net in-state price at James A. Rhodes State College | In-state sticker price at James A. Rhodes State College | Out-of-state sticker price at James A. Rhodes State College |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-26 | $10,475 | $18,995 | $23,526 |
| 24-25 | $10,409 | $18,875 | $23,421 |
| 23-24 | $10,344 | $18,757 | $23,317 |
| 22-23 | $8,979 | $16,282 | $20,492 |
| 21-22 | $8,991 | $16,705 | $21,029 |
| 20-21 | $10,606 | $16,633 | $20,957 |
| 19-20 | $10,533 | $16,393 | $20,477 |
| 18-19 | $7,450 | $16,393 | $20,477 |
| 17-18 | $7,735 | $16,153 | $19,997 |
| 16-17 | $8,009 | $16,290 | $20,134 |
| 15-16 | $8,172 | $16,353 | $20,398 |
| 14-15 | $8,422 | $16,353 | $20,398 |
| 13-14 | $9,888 | $17,502 | $22,201 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At James A. Rhodes State College this year, we project students with incomes over $110K will pay around $15,153, while students with incomes between $30K and $48K will pay around $7,978. That's a difference of $7,175.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at James A. Rhodes State College |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $9,109 |
| $30K-$48K | $7,978 |
| $48K-$75K | $12,352 |
| $75K-$110K | $13,960 |
| >$110K | $15,153 |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At James A. Rhodes State College, over the last five years 33% of students earned their bachelor’s degree within six years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at James A. Rhodes State College.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at James A. Rhodes State College | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 25% | 31% |
| Asian | 13% | 45% |
| Black | 11% | 34% |
| Hispanic | 33% | 41% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 28% |
| White | 35% | 50% |
| Multiple races | 18% | 37% |
| Unknown race | 32% | 37% |
Student retention, or how often students return to continue their degree after completing their first year, is another helpful indicator. Over the last five years, at James A. Rhodes State College, about 64% of full-time students returned the following fall to continue their degree.
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. James A. Rhodes State College has 4,247 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of public, 4-year schools.
About 64% of students are female.
And about 74% of students are white.