Student Outcomes

Success rates, completion statistics, and student outcome metrics for J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Richmond, VA

Overall Completion Rate

22.8%

Working Student Success

26%

Transfer Out Rate

16.1%

Still Enrolled Rate

2.1%

What Happens After Students Enroll?

Eight-Year Student Outcomes

Eight-year outcomes for students who entered J Sargeant Reynolds Community College. This shows what happened to students in their cohort by the end of the tracking period.

18.4%
13.1%
66.7%
Completed
18.4%
704 students
Still Enrolled
1.8%
67 students
Transferred Out
13.1%
500 students
No Award
66.7%
2,546 students

Understanding These Outcomes

Completed: Students who earned a certificate, diploma, or degree from this institution.

Still Enrolled: Students who remain enrolled at this institution after the tracking period.

Transferred Out: Students who transferred to another institution and may have completed there.

No Award: Students who left without earning a credential and are not enrolled elsewhere.

These outcomes track what happened to students eight years after they first enrolled. Completion rates include certificates, diplomas, and degrees earned at this institution. Transfer rates show students who continued their education at other colleges. Understanding these pathways helps prospective students set realistic expectations and plan their educational journey.

What Are Student Transfer and Continuation Patterns?

Success Rates by Student Entry Pathway

Comparing completion rates across different student entry pathways helps understand which groups succeed and how transfer experience impacts outcomes.

First-Time Students(703 cohort size)
31.0%
31.0% completed
19.0% transferred to other institutions
Transfer-In Students(497 cohort size)
29.0%
29.0% completed
19.0% transferred again to other institutions
Continuing Students(962 cohort size)
17.0%
17.0% completed

Key Insights

First-time and transfer students achieve similar completion rates, indicating equitable support regardless of entry pathway.

Combined 19.0% transfer-out rate suggests this institution may serve as a stepping stone for students continuing their education elsewhere.

Cohort Composition

703
First-Time
497
Transfer-In
962
Continuing

Understanding Student Pathways

First-Time Students: Beginning postsecondary education for the first time at this institution.

Transfer-In Students: Previously attended another postsecondary institution before enrolling here.

Continuing Students: Returned to this institution after a break in enrollment.

Completion rates tracked over 8 years from initial entry.

Different student entry pathways lead to varying success rates. First-time students enter directly from high school or are starting college for the first time. Transfer students bring prior college experience and credits. Understanding these patterns helps you identify which pathway aligns best with your situation and predict your likelihood of success.

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
19.4%
Part-time Students
26%
First-time Students
30.7%
Transfer Students
22.5%

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 (26% vs 19.4% 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 3,250 students

After 4 Years

244
Certificates
321
Associate Degrees
565
Total Awards
17%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

261
Certificates
414
Associate Degrees
675
Total Awards
21%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

267
Certificates
437
Associate Degrees
704
Total Awards
22%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

22%
Graduated
2%
Still Enrolled Here
15%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 384
8-Year Rate: 36%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 273
8-Year Rate: 32%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 703
8-Year Rate: 31%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 497
8-Year Rate: 29%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 319
8-Year Rate: 25%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 224
8-Year Rate: 25%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,898
8-Year Rate: 24%

Part-time Non-first-time Students

Cohort Size: 490
8-Year Rate: 23%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 18.5%

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.