Student Outcomes

Success rates, completion statistics, and student outcome metrics for Minnesota State Community and Technical College

Fergus Falls, MN

Overall Completion Rate

39.1%

Working Student Success

42%

Transfer Out Rate

23.9%

Still Enrolled Rate

0.9%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
36.2%
Part-time Students
42%
First-time Students
48%
Transfer Students
42.3%

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 (42% vs 36.2% 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 2,176 students

After 4 Years

249
Certificates
568
Associate Degrees
817
Total Awards
38%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

253
Certificates
628
Associate Degrees
881
Total Awards
40%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

253
Certificates
639
Associate Degrees
892
Total Awards
41%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

41%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
23%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 291
8-Year Rate: 55%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 427
8-Year Rate: 54%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 490
8-Year Rate: 51%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 844
8-Year Rate: 48%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 199
8-Year Rate: 45%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,135
8-Year Rate: 45%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 417
8-Year Rate: 42%

Full-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 157
8-Year Rate: 36%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 35.7%

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.