Student Outcomes

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

Charlotte, NC

Overall Completion Rate

24.5%

Working Student Success

27.2%

Transfer Out Rate

32.9%

Still Enrolled Rate

0.9%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
21.8%
Part-time Students
27.2%
First-time Students
31.3%
Transfer Students
26%

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 (27.2% vs 21.8% 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 5,830 students

After 4 Years

174
Certificates
940
Associate Degrees
1,114
Total Awards
19%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

200
Certificates
1,108
Associate Degrees
1,308
Total Awards
22%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

215
Certificates
1,148
Associate Degrees
1,363
Total Awards
23%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

23%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
33%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 514
8-Year Rate: 39%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 659
8-Year Rate: 35%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 991
8-Year Rate: 35%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,372
8-Year Rate: 31%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 477
8-Year Rate: 30%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 713
8-Year Rate: 28%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 3,168
8-Year Rate: 25%

All Full-time Students

Cohort Size: 2,662
8-Year Rate: 21%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 20.5%

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.