Student Outcomes

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

Weyers Cave, VA

Overall Completion Rate

32.4%

Working Student Success

33%

Transfer Out Rate

13.8%

Still Enrolled Rate

1%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
32.2%
Part-time Students
33%
First-time Students
44%
Transfer Students
33%

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 32.2% 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 1,431 students

After 4 Years

151
Certificates
243
Associate Degrees
394
Total Awards
28%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

168
Certificates
269
Associate Degrees
437
Total Awards
31%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

175
Certificates
279
Associate Degrees
454
Total Awards
32%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

32%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
13%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 260
8-Year Rate: 47%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 118
8-Year Rate: 46%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 498
8-Year Rate: 44%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 188
8-Year Rate: 43%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 238
8-Year Rate: 41%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 70
8-Year Rate: 39%

Full-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 73
8-Year Rate: 32%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 828
8-Year Rate: 32%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 28.3%

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.