Student Outcomes

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

Bedford, MA

Overall Completion Rate

25.6%

Working Student Success

24.8%

Transfer Out Rate

30.3%

Still Enrolled Rate

2%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
26.8%
Part-time Students
24.8%
First-time Students
32.3%
Transfer Students
26.8%

What does this mean for you? These completion rates show how different types of students succeed at this institution. Full-time students have a higher completion rate (26.8%) compared to part-time students (24.8%). Consider your work and life commitments when deciding on your enrollment status. 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 3,433 students

After 4 Years

103
Certificates
551
Associate Degrees
654
Total Awards
19%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

97
Certificates
701
Associate Degrees
798
Total Awards
23%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

98
Certificates
757
Associate Degrees
855
Total Awards
25%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

25%
Graduated
2%
Still Enrolled Here
29%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 147
8-Year Rate: 35%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 687
8-Year Rate: 34%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,247
8-Year Rate: 32%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 410
8-Year Rate: 32%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 560
8-Year Rate: 31%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 263
8-Year Rate: 30%

All Full-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,221
8-Year Rate: 26%

Full-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 138
8-Year Rate: 25%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 19.9%

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.