Student Outcomes

Success rates, completion statistics, and student outcome metrics for Alvin Community College

Alvin, TX

Overall Completion Rate

30.8%

Working Student Success

34%

Transfer Out Rate

30.7%

Still Enrolled Rate

0.9%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
26.4%
Part-time Students
34%
First-time Students
36%
Transfer Students
36.3%

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 (34% vs 26.4% 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 1,658 students

After 4 Years

119
Certificates
312
Associate Degrees
431
Total Awards
26%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

119
Certificates
358
Associate Degrees
477
Total Awards
29%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

118
Certificates
379
Associate Degrees
497
Total Awards
30%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

30%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
31%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 198
8-Year Rate: 49%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 283
8-Year Rate: 46%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 229
8-Year Rate: 40%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 311
8-Year Rate: 38%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 85
8-Year Rate: 36%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,234
8-Year Rate: 32%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 82
8-Year Rate: 30%

All Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 562
8-Year Rate: 29%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 27.1%

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.