Student Outcomes

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

Alexander City, AL

Overall Completion Rate

24%

Working Student Success

26.6%

Transfer Out Rate

30.5%

Still Enrolled Rate

0%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
22%
Part-time Students
26.6%
First-time Students
32.7%
Transfer Students
24%

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 (26.6% vs 22% 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 708 students

After 4 Years

17
Certificates
152
Associate Degrees
169
Total Awards
24%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

18
Certificates
167
Associate Degrees
185
Total Awards
26%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

18
Certificates
170
Associate Degrees
188
Total Awards
27%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

27%
Graduated
0%
Still Enrolled Here
26%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 176
8-Year Rate: 43%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 297
8-Year Rate: 33%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 465
8-Year Rate: 31%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 70
8-Year Rate: 29%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 38
8-Year Rate: 29%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 32
8-Year Rate: 28%

Full-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 19
8-Year Rate: 26%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 289
8-Year Rate: 24%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 21%

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.