Student Outcomes

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

Sheldon, IA

Overall Completion Rate

54.3%

Working Student Success

57.6%

Transfer Out Rate

17.1%

Still Enrolled Rate

0.1%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
50.4%
Part-time Students
57.6%
First-time Students
66.3%
Transfer Students
58.5%

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 (57.6% vs 50.4% 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 446 students

After 4 Years

101
Certificates
165
Associate Degrees
266
Total Awards
60%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

101
Certificates
168
Associate Degrees
269
Total Awards
60%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

101
Certificates
170
Associate Degrees
271
Total Awards
61%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

61%
Graduated
0%
Still Enrolled Here
15%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 156
8-Year Rate: 76%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 32
8-Year Rate: 69%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 256
8-Year Rate: 68%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 271
8-Year Rate: 66%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 53
8-Year Rate: 62%

All Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 91
8-Year Rate: 56%

Full-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 32
8-Year Rate: 56%

Part-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 59
8-Year Rate: 56%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 52.9%

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.