Student Outcomes

Success rates, completion statistics, and student outcome metrics for Jefferson College

Hillsboro, MO

Overall Completion Rate

30%

Working Student Success

30.8%

Transfer Out Rate

25.6%

Still Enrolled Rate

1.5%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
29.4%
Part-time Students
30.8%
First-time Students
39%
Transfer Students
30.3%

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 (30.8% vs 29.4% 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 1,539 students

After 4 Years

39
Certificates
402
Associate Degrees
441
Total Awards
29%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

42
Certificates
455
Associate Degrees
497
Total Awards
32%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

42
Certificates
470
Associate Degrees
512
Total Awards
33%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

33%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
22%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 412
8-Year Rate: 45%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 113
8-Year Rate: 41%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 893
8-Year Rate: 39%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 207
8-Year Rate: 39%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 94
8-Year Rate: 37%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 749
8-Year Rate: 36%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 481
8-Year Rate: 33%

All Full-time Students

Cohort Size: 790
8-Year Rate: 31%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 25.5%

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.