Student Outcomes

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

Cleveland, TN

Overall Completion Rate

23.9%

Working Student Success

27.8%

Transfer Out Rate

29.9%

Still Enrolled Rate

1.3%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
20.2%
Part-time Students
27.8%
First-time Students
32.7%
Transfer Students
23.3%

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 (27.8% vs 20.2% 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 1,259 students

After 4 Years

30
Certificates
292
Associate Degrees
322
Total Awards
26%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

31
Certificates
308
Associate Degrees
339
Total Awards
27%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

31
Certificates
324
Associate Degrees
355
Total Awards
28%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

28%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
25%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 341
8-Year Rate: 38%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 84
8-Year Rate: 33%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 534
8-Year Rate: 33%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 847
8-Year Rate: 32%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 178
8-Year Rate: 29%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 506
8-Year Rate: 28%

All Full-time Students

Cohort Size: 725
8-Year Rate: 25%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 94
8-Year Rate: 24%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 22.2%

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.