Student Outcomes

Success rates, completion statistics, and student outcome metrics for Delta College

University Center, MI

Overall Completion Rate

24.9%

Working Student Success

26.4%

Transfer Out Rate

28.7%

Still Enrolled Rate

2.7%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
23.6%
Part-time Students
26.4%
First-time Students
30%
Transfer Students
28.2%

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 (26.4% vs 23.6% 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 3,018 students

After 4 Years

45
Certificates
390
Associate Degrees
435
Total Awards
14%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

49
Certificates
597
Associate Degrees
646
Total Awards
21%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

50
Certificates
669
Associate Degrees
719
Total Awards
24%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

24%
Graduated
3%
Still Enrolled Here
28%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 458
8-Year Rate: 36%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 186
8-Year Rate: 34%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 381
8-Year Rate: 33%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 195
8-Year Rate: 32%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,080
8-Year Rate: 29%

Full-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 197
8-Year Rate: 26%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 622
8-Year Rate: 25%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,535
8-Year Rate: 25%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 15.3%

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.