Student Outcomes

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

Decatur, MS

Overall Completion Rate

31.9%

Working Student Success

34.6%

Transfer Out Rate

25.6%

Still Enrolled Rate

0.7%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
29.6%
Part-time Students
34.6%
First-time Students
47.3%
Transfer Students
31.3%

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 (34.6% vs 29.6% 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 1,203 students

After 4 Years

82
Certificates
390
Associate Degrees
472
Total Awards
39%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

90
Certificates
404
Associate Degrees
494
Total Awards
41%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

90
Certificates
404
Associate Degrees
494
Total Awards
41%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

41%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
26%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 270
8-Year Rate: 51%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 84
8-Year Rate: 49%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 756
8-Year Rate: 47%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 486
8-Year Rate: 44%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 450
8-Year Rate: 44%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 284
8-Year Rate: 39%

All Full-time Students

Cohort Size: 753
8-Year Rate: 39%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 200
8-Year Rate: 35%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 30.4%

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.