Student Outcomes

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

Fairfield, ME

Overall Completion Rate

46.7%

Working Student Success

50.2%

Transfer Out Rate

14.3%

Still Enrolled Rate

0.9%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
43.6%
Part-time Students
50.2%
First-time Students
55.3%
Transfer Students
49.7%

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 (50.2% vs 43.6% 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 697 students

After 4 Years

70
Certificates
210
Associate Degrees
280
Total Awards
40%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

74
Certificates
237
Associate Degrees
311
Total Awards
45%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

73
Certificates
247
Associate Degrees
320
Total Awards
46%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

46%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
14%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 79
8-Year Rate: 61%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 114
8-Year Rate: 59%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 71
8-Year Rate: 59%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 43
8-Year Rate: 58%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 235
8-Year Rate: 54%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 156
8-Year Rate: 51%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 319
8-Year Rate: 50%

All Full-time Students

Cohort Size: 378
8-Year Rate: 43%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 41.1%

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.