Student Outcomes

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

Big Stone Gap, VA

Overall Completion Rate

36.9%

Working Student Success

45%

Transfer Out Rate

8%

Still Enrolled Rate

0.9%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
30.8%
Part-time Students
45%
First-time Students
52%
Transfer Students
32.8%

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 (45% vs 30.8% 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 644 students

After 4 Years

139
Certificates
100
Associate Degrees
239
Total Awards
37%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

147
Certificates
109
Associate Degrees
256
Total Awards
40%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

157
Certificates
110
Associate Degrees
267
Total Awards
41%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

41%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
8%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 114
8-Year Rate: 64%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 11
8-Year Rate: 55%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 431
8-Year Rate: 49%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 205
8-Year Rate: 49%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 317
8-Year Rate: 43%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 52
8-Year Rate: 42%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 41
8-Year Rate: 39%

All Full-time Students

Cohort Size: 439
8-Year Rate: 38%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 32.7%

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.