Student Outcomes

Success rates, completion statistics, and student outcome metrics for Middlesex College

Edison, NJ

Overall Completion Rate

30.9%

Working Student Success

31.4%

Transfer Out Rate

27.9%

Still Enrolled Rate

1.8%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
30.6%
Part-time Students
31.4%
First-time Students
36%
Transfer Students
35.5%

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 (31.4% vs 30.6% 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 3,687 students

After 4 Years

10
Certificates
810
Associate Degrees
820
Total Awards
22%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

12
Certificates
1,039
Associate Degrees
1,051
Total Awards
29%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

16
Certificates
1,113
Associate Degrees
1,129
Total Awards
31%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

31%
Graduated
2%
Still Enrolled Here
25%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,117
8-Year Rate: 39%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 110
8-Year Rate: 38%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 277
8-Year Rate: 37%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 167
8-Year Rate: 37%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 2,132
8-Year Rate: 36%

Full-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 64
8-Year Rate: 36%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,015
8-Year Rate: 33%

All Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 283
8-Year Rate: 33%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 23.2%

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.