Student Outcomes

Success rates, completion statistics, and student outcome metrics for Lanier Technical College

Gainesville, GA

Overall Completion Rate

45.5%

Working Student Success

47%

Transfer Out Rate

18.5%

Still Enrolled Rate

1.5%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
44%
Part-time Students
47%
First-time Students
51.3%
Transfer Students
52.3%

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 (47% vs 44% 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 1,811 students

After 4 Years

498
Certificates
201
Associate Degrees
699
Total Awards
39%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

488
Certificates
251
Associate Degrees
739
Total Awards
41%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

492
Certificates
264
Associate Degrees
756
Total Awards
42%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

42%
Graduated
2%
Still Enrolled Here
18%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 109
8-Year Rate: 65%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 219
8-Year Rate: 64%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 110
8-Year Rate: 64%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 251
8-Year Rate: 54%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 481
8-Year Rate: 51%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 230
8-Year Rate: 49%

Part-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 209
8-Year Rate: 44%

All Full-time Students

Cohort Size: 711
8-Year Rate: 42%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 42.7%

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.