Student Outcomes

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

Hilo, HI

Overall Completion Rate

31.1%

Working Student Success

31.8%

Transfer Out Rate

13.8%

Still Enrolled Rate

2.2%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
30%
Part-time Students
31.8%
First-time Students
38.7%
Transfer Students
35%

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 (31.8% vs 30% 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 948 students

After 4 Years

37
Certificates
202
Associate Degrees
239
Total Awards
25%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

32
Certificates
242
Associate Degrees
274
Total Awards
29%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

30
Certificates
262
Associate Degrees
292
Total Awards
31%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

31%
Graduated
2%
Still Enrolled Here
12%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 58
8-Year Rate: 45%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 123
8-Year Rate: 44%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 65
8-Year Rate: 43%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 175
8-Year Rate: 40%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 397
8-Year Rate: 39%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 222
8-Year Rate: 37%

All Full-time Students

Cohort Size: 427
8-Year Rate: 32%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 521
8-Year Rate: 30%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 25.7%

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.