Student Outcomes

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

Jackson, TN

Overall Completion Rate

27.6%

Working Student Success

32%

Transfer Out Rate

24.2%

Still Enrolled Rate

1.1%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
24.2%
Part-time Students
32%
First-time Students
31.3%
Transfer Students
32%

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 (32% vs 24.2% 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 1,501 students

After 4 Years

39
Certificates
352
Associate Degrees
391
Total Awards
26%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

35
Certificates
390
Associate Degrees
425
Total Awards
28%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

32
Certificates
401
Associate Degrees
433
Total Awards
29%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

29%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
20%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 389
8-Year Rate: 40%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 61
8-Year Rate: 38%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 551
8-Year Rate: 37%

Full-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 48
8-Year Rate: 35%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 170
8-Year Rate: 31%

All Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 118
8-Year Rate: 31%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,122
8-Year Rate: 30%

Part-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 70
8-Year Rate: 29%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 24.2%

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.