Student Outcomes

Success rates, completion statistics, and student outcome metrics for De Anza College

Cupertino, CA

Overall Completion Rate

44.7%

Working Student Success

41.2%

Transfer Out Rate

22.3%

Still Enrolled Rate

1.1%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
50.6%
Part-time Students
41.2%
First-time Students
70%
Transfer Students
33.7%

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 (50.6%) compared to part-time students (41.2%). 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 8,758 students

After 4 Years

119
Certificates
3,355
Associate Degrees
3,474
Total Awards
40%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

126
Certificates
3,649
Associate Degrees
3,775
Total Awards
43%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

125
Certificates
3,761
Associate Degrees
3,886
Total Awards
44%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

44%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
21%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 3,220
8-Year Rate: 70%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 861
8-Year Rate: 70%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 2,359
8-Year Rate: 70%

All Full-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,569
8-Year Rate: 57%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 285
8-Year Rate: 45%

Full-time Non-first-time Students

Cohort Size: 235
8-Year Rate: 44%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 933
8-Year Rate: 42%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 648
8-Year Rate: 42%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 39.4%

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.