Student Outcomes

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

Gadsden, AL

Overall Completion Rate

29.7%

Working Student Success

34.8%

Transfer Out Rate

11.9%

Still Enrolled Rate

1.1%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
25.4%
Part-time Students
34.8%
First-time Students
33.7%
Transfer Students
31.5%

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 (34.8% vs 25.4% 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 2,201 students

After 4 Years

169
Certificates
372
Associate Degrees
541
Total Awards
25%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

168
Certificates
437
Associate Degrees
605
Total Awards
27%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

176
Certificates
469
Associate Degrees
645
Total Awards
29%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

29%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
12%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 72
8-Year Rate: 44%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 405
8-Year Rate: 43%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 901
8-Year Rate: 35%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 242
8-Year Rate: 33%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,204
8-Year Rate: 32%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 170
8-Year Rate: 29%

All Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 299
8-Year Rate: 28%

Full-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 113
8-Year Rate: 28%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 24.9%

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.