Student Outcomes

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

Saranac Lake, NY

Overall Completion Rate

41.7%

Working Student Success

46.6%

Transfer Out Rate

23.1%

Still Enrolled Rate

1%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
37%
Part-time Students
46.6%
First-time Students
35.3%
Transfer Students
52%

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 (46.6% vs 37% 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 448 students

After 4 Years

19
Certificates
142
Associate Degrees
161
Total Awards
36%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

20
Certificates
148
Associate Degrees
168
Total Awards
38%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

20
Certificates
150
Associate Degrees
170
Total Awards
38%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

38%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
23%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

All Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 26
8-Year Rate: 58%

Part-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 12
8-Year Rate: 58%

Full-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 14
8-Year Rate: 57%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 34
8-Year Rate: 47%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 84
8-Year Rate: 46%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 50
8-Year Rate: 46%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 197
8-Year Rate: 45%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 136
8-Year Rate: 43%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 40.1%

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.