Student Outcomes

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

Freeport, IL

Overall Completion Rate

38.5%

Working Student Success

41%

Transfer Out Rate

17.9%

Still Enrolled Rate

0.5%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
36.2%
Part-time Students
41%
First-time Students
49.7%
Transfer Students
42.3%

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 (41% vs 36.2% 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 810 students

After 4 Years

109
Certificates
170
Associate Degrees
279
Total Awards
34%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

111
Certificates
179
Associate Degrees
290
Total Awards
36%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

115
Certificates
181
Associate Degrees
296
Total Awards
37%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

37%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
16%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 17
8-Year Rate: 59%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 164
8-Year Rate: 57%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 43
8-Year Rate: 53%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 26
8-Year Rate: 50%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 362
8-Year Rate: 49%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 198
8-Year Rate: 43%

All Full-time Students

Cohort Size: 300
8-Year Rate: 39%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 510
8-Year Rate: 35%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 36.4%

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.