Student Outcomes

Success rates, completion statistics, and student outcome metrics for Helena College University of Montana

Helena, MT

Overall Completion Rate

33.5%

Working Student Success

35.2%

Transfer Out Rate

28.6%

Still Enrolled Rate

1.1%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
32.4%
Part-time Students
35.2%
First-time Students
35.7%
Transfer Students
41.2%

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 (35.2% vs 32.4% 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 413 students

After 4 Years

6
Certificates
120
Associate Degrees
126
Total Awards
31%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

5
Certificates
129
Associate Degrees
134
Total Awards
32%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

6
Certificates
131
Associate Degrees
137
Total Awards
33%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

33%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
28%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 31
8-Year Rate: 52%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 73
8-Year Rate: 49%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 42
8-Year Rate: 48%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 78
8-Year Rate: 41%

Full-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 18
8-Year Rate: 39%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 192
8-Year Rate: 35%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 199
8-Year Rate: 35%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 114
8-Year Rate: 31%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 31.1%

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.