Student Outcomes

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

Chester, VA

Overall Completion Rate

28%

Working Student Success

32%

Transfer Out Rate

17.7%

Still Enrolled Rate

1%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
24%
Part-time Students
32%
First-time Students
36%
Transfer Students
28.2%

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 (32% vs 24% 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 2,472 students

After 4 Years

91
Certificates
476
Associate Degrees
567
Total Awards
23%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

97
Certificates
571
Associate Degrees
668
Total Awards
27%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

99
Certificates
595
Associate Degrees
694
Total Awards
28%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

28%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
18%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 451
8-Year Rate: 41%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 150
8-Year Rate: 38%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 913
8-Year Rate: 36%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 319
8-Year Rate: 34%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,236
8-Year Rate: 32%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 462
8-Year Rate: 31%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 169
8-Year Rate: 31%

Part-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 272
8-Year Rate: 26%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 23%

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.