Student Outcomes

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

Poughkeepsie, NY

Overall Completion Rate

28.5%

Working Student Success

29.2%

Transfer Out Rate

31.9%

Still Enrolled Rate

1.5%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
28%
Part-time Students
29.2%
First-time Students
35.7%
Transfer Students
27.8%

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 (29.2% vs 28% 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 2,600 students

After 4 Years

16
Certificates
730
Associate Degrees
746
Total Awards
29%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

14
Certificates
821
Associate Degrees
835
Total Awards
32%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

15
Certificates
844
Associate Degrees
859
Total Awards
33%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

33%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
30%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,059
8-Year Rate: 39%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,871
8-Year Rate: 36%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,539
8-Year Rate: 35%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 812
8-Year Rate: 32%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 248
8-Year Rate: 31%

All Full-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,061
8-Year Rate: 31%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 383
8-Year Rate: 30%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 135
8-Year Rate: 28%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 23.7%

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.