Student Outcomes

Success rates, completion statistics, and student outcome metrics for Arizona Western College

Yuma, AZ

Overall Completion Rate

25.6%

Working Student Success

26.4%

Transfer Out Rate

16.3%

Still Enrolled Rate

1.7%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
25%
Part-time Students
26.4%
First-time Students
31.3%
Transfer Students
29.3%

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 (26.4% vs 25% 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 3,054 students

After 4 Years

149
Certificates
373
Associate Degrees
522
Total Awards
17%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

147
Certificates
501
Associate Degrees
648
Total Awards
21%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

147
Certificates
534
Associate Degrees
681
Total Awards
22%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

22%
Graduated
2%
Still Enrolled Here
14%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 38
8-Year Rate: 37%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 119
8-Year Rate: 35%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 81
8-Year Rate: 35%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 714
8-Year Rate: 32%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 971
8-Year Rate: 31%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 257
8-Year Rate: 31%

Part-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 142
8-Year Rate: 24%

All Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 257
8-Year Rate: 23%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 21.4%

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.