Student Outcomes

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

Danville, VA

Overall Completion Rate

28.5%

Working Student Success

31.8%

Transfer Out Rate

15.1%

Still Enrolled Rate

1.1%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
26.2%
Part-time Students
31.8%
First-time Students
41%
Transfer Students
24%

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 (31.8% vs 26.2% 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 784 students

After 4 Years

126
Certificates
107
Associate Degrees
233
Total Awards
30%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

131
Certificates
113
Associate Degrees
244
Total Awards
31%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

136
Certificates
114
Associate Degrees
250
Total Awards
32%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

32%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
15%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 159
8-Year Rate: 52%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 32
8-Year Rate: 44%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 466
8-Year Rate: 39%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 303
8-Year Rate: 37%

Full-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 40
8-Year Rate: 33%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 307
8-Year Rate: 32%

All Full-time Students

Cohort Size: 481
8-Year Rate: 29%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 78
8-Year Rate: 27%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 26.7%

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.