Student Outcomes

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

Columbus, OH

Overall Completion Rate

29.6%

Working Student Success

32.2%

Transfer Out Rate

31.2%

Still Enrolled Rate

1.1%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
27%
Part-time Students
32.2%
First-time Students
33.3%
Transfer Students
31.8%

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 (32.2% vs 27% 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 8,646 students

After 4 Years

799
Certificates
1,193
Associate Degrees
1,992
Total Awards
23%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

762
Certificates
1,603
Associate Degrees
2,365
Total Awards
27%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

754
Certificates
1,722
Associate Degrees
2,476
Total Awards
29%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

29%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
31%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 733
8-Year Rate: 39%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,037
8-Year Rate: 37%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 1,285
8-Year Rate: 37%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 552
8-Year Rate: 34%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 2,209
8-Year Rate: 33%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 4,827
8-Year Rate: 31%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,172
8-Year Rate: 30%

Part-time Non-first-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,366
8-Year Rate: 28%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 24.1%

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.