Student Outcomes

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

West Barnstable, MA

Overall Completion Rate

32.6%

Working Student Success

33.4%

Transfer Out Rate

24%

Still Enrolled Rate

2%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
32%
Part-time Students
33.4%
First-time Students
30%
Transfer Students
40.3%

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 (33.4% vs 32% 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 1,564 students

After 4 Years

69
Certificates
369
Associate Degrees
438
Total Awards
28%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

71
Certificates
425
Associate Degrees
496
Total Awards
32%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

70
Certificates
452
Associate Degrees
522
Total Awards
33%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

33%
Graduated
2%
Still Enrolled Here
23%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Full-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 185
8-Year Rate: 50%

All Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 557
8-Year Rate: 45%

Part-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 372
8-Year Rate: 42%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 108
8-Year Rate: 38%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 200
8-Year Rate: 35%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 248
8-Year Rate: 34%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 956
8-Year Rate: 34%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 92
8-Year Rate: 32%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 27.5%

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.