Student Outcomes

Student success metrics for Northwest Mississippi Community College in Senatobia, MS: graduation, transfer, and retention data.

Senatobia, MS

What Are the Student Outcomes at Northwest Mississippi Community College?

Overall Completion Rate

26.1%

Working Student Success

25.8%

Transfer Out Rate

37.3%

Still Enrolled Rate

0.9%

How Northwest Mississippi Community College Compares

A completion rate of 26% places Northwest Mississippi Community College in the typical zone for trade colleges. 1% are still enrolled, meaning the final completion picture continues to evolve — this is a metric where a school's profile changes over time as cohorts mature.

What Happens After Students Enroll at Northwest Mississippi Community College?

Eight-Year Student Outcomes

Eight-year outcomes for students who entered Northwest Mississippi Community College. This shows what happened to students in their cohort by the end of the tracking period.

25.2%
19.0%
55.4%
Completed
25.2%
1,392 students
Still Enrolled
0.4%
24 students
Transferred Out
19.0%
1,049 students
No Award
55.4%
3,058 students

Understanding These Outcomes

Completed: Students who earned a certificate, diploma, or degree from this institution.

Still Enrolled: Students who remain enrolled at this institution after the tracking period.

Transferred Out: Students who transferred to another institution and may have completed there.

No Award: Students who left without earning a credential and are not enrolled elsewhere.

Combined completion and transfer rate of 44.2% indicates strong student success pathways.

These outcomes track what happened to students eight years after they first enrolled. Completion rates include certificates, diplomas, and degrees earned at this institution. Transfer rates show students who continued their education at other colleges. Understanding these pathways helps prospective students set realistic expectations and plan their educational journey.

What Are the Transfer and Continuation Patterns at Northwest Mississippi Community College?

Success Rates by Student Entry Pathway

Comparing completion rates across different student entry pathways helps understand which groups succeed and how transfer experience impacts outcomes.

First-Time Students(1,435 cohort size)
38.0%
38.0% completed
25.0% transferred to other institutions
Transfer-In Students(874 cohort size)
35.0%
35.0% completed
37.0% transferred again to other institutions
Continuing Students(244 cohort size)
16.0%
16.0% completed

Key Insights

First-time and transfer students achieve similar completion rates, indicating equitable support regardless of entry pathway.

Combined 31.0% transfer-out rate suggests this institution may serve as a stepping stone for students continuing their education elsewhere.

Cohort Composition

1,435
First-Time
874
Transfer-In
244
Continuing

Understanding Student Pathways

First-Time Students: Beginning postsecondary education for the first time at this institution.

Transfer-In Students: Previously attended another postsecondary institution before enrolling here.

Continuing Students: Returned to this institution after a break in enrollment.

Completion rates tracked over 8 years from initial entry.

Different student entry pathways lead to varying success rates. First-time students enter directly from high school or are starting college for the first time. Transfer students bring prior college experience and credits. Understanding these patterns helps you identify which pathway aligns best with your situation and predict your likelihood of success.

What Are the Completion Rates by Student Type at Northwest Mississippi Community College?

Full-time Students
26.4%
Part-time Students
25.8%
First-time Students
38.3%
Transfer Students
23%

What does this mean for you? These completion rates show how different types of students succeed at this institution. Full-time students have a higher completion rate (26.4%) compared to part-time students (25.8%). Consider your work and life commitments when deciding on your enrollment status. First-time students are those new to college, while transfer students have attended another institution before.

What Are the Cohort Outcomes Over Time at Northwest Mississippi Community College?

Tracking outcomes for the 2015-16 cohort of 4,450 students

After 4 Years

342
Certificates
926
Associate Degrees
1,268
Total Awards
28%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

364
Certificates
985
Associate Degrees
1,349
Total Awards
30%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

381
Certificates
1,011
Associate Degrees
1,392
Total Awards
0%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

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

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 514
8-Year Rate: 41%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,428
8-Year Rate: 38%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 539
8-Year Rate: 37%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 914
8-Year Rate: 36%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 874
8-Year Rate: 35%

All Full-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,753
8-Year Rate: 32%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 335
8-Year Rate: 31%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,452
8-Year Rate: 27%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 24.2%

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.

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