Student Outcomes

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

Sidney, MI

Overall Completion Rate

39.1%

Working Student Success

42%

Transfer Out Rate

22.3%

Still Enrolled Rate

0.8%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
36%
Part-time Students
42%
First-time Students
41.7%
Transfer Students
44.2%

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% 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 582 students

After 4 Years

82
Certificates
103
Associate Degrees
185
Total Awards
32%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

72
Certificates
141
Associate Degrees
213
Total Awards
37%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

73
Certificates
144
Associate Degrees
217
Total Awards
37%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

37%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
21%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 48
8-Year Rate: 56%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 76
8-Year Rate: 50%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 94
8-Year Rate: 44%

Part-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 28
8-Year Rate: 43%

Part-time Non-first-time Students

Cohort Size: 112
8-Year Rate: 42%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 262
8-Year Rate: 42%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 228
8-Year Rate: 41%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 134
8-Year Rate: 40%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 33.7%

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.