Student Outcomes

Success rates, completion statistics, and student outcome metrics for Aiken Technical College

Graniteville, SC

Overall Completion Rate

29.7%

Working Student Success

33%

Transfer Out Rate

29.6%

Still Enrolled Rate

0.8%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
26%
Part-time Students
33%
First-time Students
37.3%
Transfer Students
35.3%

What does this mean for you? These completion rates show how different types of students succeed at this institution. Notably, part-time students have a higher success rate here (33% vs 26% for full-time), which is great news if you plan to work while studying. This pattern is common at trade colleges where programs are designed to accommodate working adults. First-time students are those new to college, while transfer students have attended another institution before.

What are the Cohort Outcomes Over Time

Tracking outcomes for the 2015-16 cohort of 1,195 students

After 4 Years

111
Certificates
142
Associate Degrees
253
Total Awards
21%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

114
Certificates
167
Associate Degrees
281
Total Awards
24%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

121
Certificates
177
Associate Degrees
298
Total Awards
25%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

25%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
29%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 54
8-Year Rate: 52%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 100
8-Year Rate: 48%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 152
8-Year Rate: 43%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 46
8-Year Rate: 43%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 272
8-Year Rate: 38%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 120
8-Year Rate: 31%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 617
8-Year Rate: 28%

Part-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 138
8-Year Rate: 25%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 25.8%

About This Data

Outcome measures data tracks student cohorts over 4, 6, and 8-year periods. Data is sourced from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) and reflects the most recent available reporting year.