Student Outcomes

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

Shelby, NC

Overall Completion Rate

32.9%

Working Student Success

31.6%

Transfer Out Rate

43.2%

Still Enrolled Rate

1.1%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
35.8%
Part-time Students
31.6%
First-time Students
39.7%
Transfer Students
34.8%

What does this mean for you? These completion rates show how different types of students succeed at this institution. Full-time students have a higher completion rate (35.8%) compared to part-time students (31.6%). Consider your work and life commitments when deciding on your enrollment status. 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 945 students

After 4 Years

94
Certificates
155
Associate Degrees
249
Total Awards
26%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

95
Certificates
176
Associate Degrees
271
Total Awards
29%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

94
Certificates
187
Associate Degrees
281
Total Awards
30%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

30%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
42%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 41
8-Year Rate: 54%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 81
8-Year Rate: 51%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 138
8-Year Rate: 49%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 40
8-Year Rate: 48%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 402
8-Year Rate: 38%

Full-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 33
8-Year Rate: 33%

All Full-time Students

Cohort Size: 409
8-Year Rate: 33%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 264
8-Year Rate: 32%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 29.3%

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.