Student Outcomes

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

Dallas, NC

Overall Completion Rate

40.8%

Working Student Success

43.4%

Transfer Out Rate

21.1%

Still Enrolled Rate

1.1%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
38.6%
Part-time Students
43.4%
First-time Students
36.3%
Transfer Students
51.8%

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 (43.4% vs 38.6% 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 6,322 students

After 4 Years

463
Certificates
1,947
Associate Degrees
2,410
Total Awards
38%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

492
Certificates
2,166
Associate Degrees
2,658
Total Awards
42%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

508
Certificates
2,252
Associate Degrees
2,760
Total Awards
44%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

44%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
21%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 595
8-Year Rate: 65%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 1,734
8-Year Rate: 61%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 1,139
8-Year Rate: 58%

Full-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 1,170
8-Year Rate: 44%

All Full-time Students

Cohort Size: 3,193
8-Year Rate: 44%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 3,129
8-Year Rate: 44%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 273
8-Year Rate: 43%

All Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 3,080
8-Year Rate: 42%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 35.1%

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.