Student Outcomes

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

Avondale, AZ

Overall Completion Rate

23.2%

Working Student Success

23.4%

Transfer Out Rate

35.5%

Still Enrolled Rate

3.7%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
23%
Part-time Students
23.4%
First-time Students
28.7%
Transfer Students
26.3%

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 (23.4% vs 23% 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 3,858 students

After 4 Years

49
Certificates
564
Associate Degrees
613
Total Awards
16%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

50
Certificates
696
Associate Degrees
746
Total Awards
19%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

56
Certificates
742
Associate Degrees
798
Total Awards
21%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

21%
Graduated
4%
Still Enrolled Here
36%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 127
8-Year Rate: 40%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 296
8-Year Rate: 39%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 169
8-Year Rate: 38%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 581
8-Year Rate: 30%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,297
8-Year Rate: 29%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 716
8-Year Rate: 27%

All Full-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,655
8-Year Rate: 22%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 2,203
8-Year Rate: 20%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 18.3%

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.