Student Outcomes

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

Smithfield, NC

Overall Completion Rate

38%

Working Student Success

42.4%

Transfer Out Rate

17.9%

Still Enrolled Rate

1.3%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
33.8%
Part-time Students
42.4%
First-time Students
49%
Transfer Students
40.3%

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 (42.4% vs 33.8% 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 1,622 students

After 4 Years

221
Certificates
331
Associate Degrees
552
Total Awards
34%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

232
Certificates
381
Associate Degrees
613
Total Awards
38%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

237
Certificates
400
Associate Degrees
637
Total Awards
39%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

39%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
18%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 144
8-Year Rate: 66%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 362
8-Year Rate: 61%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 299
8-Year Rate: 57%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 641
8-Year Rate: 50%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 155
8-Year Rate: 48%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 977
8-Year Rate: 42%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 279
8-Year Rate: 36%

All Full-time Students

Cohort Size: 645
8-Year Rate: 35%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 32.4%

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.