Student Outcomes

Success rates, completion statistics, and student outcome metrics for Lake Superior College

Duluth, MN

Overall Completion Rate

39.3%

Working Student Success

41%

Transfer Out Rate

24.3%

Still Enrolled Rate

0.9%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
37.4%
Part-time Students
41%
First-time Students
42%
Transfer Students
42.7%

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 (41% vs 37.4% 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 1,425 students

After 4 Years

183
Certificates
340
Associate Degrees
523
Total Awards
37%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

177
Certificates
389
Associate Degrees
566
Total Awards
40%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

177
Certificates
400
Associate Degrees
577
Total Awards
40%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

40%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
25%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 243
8-Year Rate: 49%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 413
8-Year Rate: 47%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 170
8-Year Rate: 46%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 252
8-Year Rate: 44%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 429
8-Year Rate: 42%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 860
8-Year Rate: 42%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 177
8-Year Rate: 40%

Part-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 223
8-Year Rate: 40%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 35.1%

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.