Student Outcomes

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

Cedar Rapids, IA

Overall Completion Rate

28.3%

Working Student Success

33.2%

Transfer Out Rate

23.5%

Still Enrolled Rate

1.7%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
23.2%
Part-time Students
33.2%
First-time Students
36.7%
Transfer Students
28.8%

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 (33.2% vs 23.2% 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 4,611 students

After 4 Years

142
Certificates
1,118
Associate Degrees
1,260
Total Awards
27%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

142
Certificates
1,270
Associate Degrees
1,412
Total Awards
31%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

141
Certificates
1,325
Associate Degrees
1,466
Total Awards
32%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

32%
Graduated
2%
Still Enrolled Here
23%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,346
8-Year Rate: 44%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 424
8-Year Rate: 41%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 2,411
8-Year Rate: 37%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 2,449
8-Year Rate: 37%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 928
8-Year Rate: 33%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,065
8-Year Rate: 29%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 504
8-Year Rate: 27%

Part-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 382
8-Year Rate: 26%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 23.3%

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.