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Collins College
- 1140 S Priest Dr
- Tempe, AZ 85281
- OPEID College Code: 02174900
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- General Phone: (480) 966-3000
- President: Joshua Padron
- Website: www.collinscollege.edu

- Type: Private For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Other Academic Year
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 1,502

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
None Available
- Mission Statement
- Collins College provides students with career-focused education in design, visual arts, network technology and management. We achieve this through a student centered learning experience that is both interactive and industry-driven. Our curriculum promotes the development of critical thinking, creativity and life skills to prepare students for success in their chosen fields.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges
- Undergraduate Classification Associates Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: contact.collinscollege.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- TOEFL Recommended
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 448 | 221 | 669 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 354 (79%) | 111 (50%) | 465 (70%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 354 (100%) | 111 (100%) | 465 (100%) |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 89%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 84% | 52% | 1% | 9% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,828 | $2,510 | $1,546 | $764 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 7.9% | 9.9% | 9.2% |
| Number in Default | 111 | 132 | 107 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,403 | 1,324 | 1,151 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $31,175 | $33,950 | $33,950 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $31,175 | $33,950 | $33,950 |
| Books and Supplies | $6,300 | $6,300 | $6,300 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,641 | $5,276 | $5,276 |
| Other Expenses | $2,960 | $2,734 | $2,734 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,960 | $2,734 | $2,734 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $37,475 | $40,250 | $40,250 |
| Out of State | $37,475 | $40,250 | $40,250 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $46,076 | $48,260 | $48,260 |
| Out of State | $46,076 | $48,260 | $48,260 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $40,435 | $42,984 | $42,984 |
| Out of State | $40,435 | $42,984 | $42,984 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Associate | Bachelor | |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Technology | ||
| Animation, Interactive Technologies, Video Graphics and Special Effects | 95 | 20 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ||
| Computer Graphics | - | 138 |
| System Administration | 50 | - |
| System, Networking, and Lan or Wan Management | - | 24 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ||
| Cinematography and Film, Video Production | - | 49 |
| Design and Visual Communications | 105 | 39 |
| Interior Design | - | 9 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,502 Undergraduate: 1,502
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,164 Female: 338
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,164 Female: 338
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,502 Part-Time: 0
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,502 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 73 | 5% |
| Black | 64 | 4% |
| Asian | 24 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 148 | 10% |
| White | 512 | 34% |
| Unknown | 681 | 45% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 2 | 0.1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 262 | 17% |
| Ages 20-21 | 470 | 31% |
| Ages 22-24 | 331 | 22% |
| Ages 25-29 | 277 | 18% |
| Ages 30-34 | 74 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 30 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 19 | 1% |
| Ages 50-65 | 5 | 0.3% |
| Age Uknown | 32 | 2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 235 | 196 | 39 |
| Faculty Status | 103 | 66 | 37 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 103 | 66 | 37 |
| Primarily Instruction | 103 | 66 | 37 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 44 | 44 | - |
| Other Professionals | 10 | 10 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 78 | 76 | 2 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 67 | 67 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 7 | 5 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $45,753 (66) | $45,971 (53) | $44,865 (13) |
| Instructor | $45,753 (66) | $45,971 (53) | $44,865 (13) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $37,436 (66) | $37,614 (53) | $36,709 (13) |
| Instructor | $37,436 (66) | $37,614 (53) | $36,709 (13) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 57%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 67% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 67% |
| Female | 65% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 57% |
| Asian | 86% |
| Hispanic | 69% |
| White | 74% |
| Unknown | 54% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | - | 5 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
