Student Outcomes

Success rates, completion statistics, and student outcome metrics for Chester Career College

CHESTER, VA

Overall Completion Rate

58.3%

Working Student Success

72%

Transfer Out Rate

20.7%

Still Enrolled Rate

0%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
50%
Part-time Students
72%
First-time Students
61.7%
Transfer Students
54.3%

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 (72% vs 50% 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 108 students

After 4 Years

28
Certificates
29
Associate Degrees
57
Total Awards
53%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

28
Certificates
29
Associate Degrees
57
Total Awards
53%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

28
Certificates
29
Associate Degrees
57
Total Awards
53%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

53%
Graduated
0%
Still Enrolled Here
19%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 6
8-Year Rate: 83%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 11
8-Year Rate: 73%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 5
8-Year Rate: 60%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 35
8-Year Rate: 54%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 73
8-Year Rate: 52%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 68
8-Year Rate: 51%

All Full-time Students

Cohort Size: 97
8-Year Rate: 51%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 29
8-Year Rate: 48%

Time to Completion

Average time: 4 years
Median time: 4 years
Complete on time: 58.3%

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.