Student Outcomes

Success rates, completion statistics, and student outcome metrics for Northwood Technical College

Rice Lake, WI

Overall Completion Rate

60.3%

Working Student Success

61.6%

Transfer Out Rate

11.9%

Still Enrolled Rate

0.3%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
58.8%
Part-time Students
61.6%
First-time Students
69.3%
Transfer Students
58%

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 (61.6% vs 58.8% 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 1,269 students

After 4 Years

518
Certificates
214
Associate Degrees
732
Total Awards
58%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

519
Certificates
246
Associate Degrees
765
Total Awards
60%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

510
Certificates
259
Associate Degrees
769
Total Awards
61%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

61%
Graduated
0%
Still Enrolled Here
11%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 204
8-Year Rate: 73%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 460
8-Year Rate: 69%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 84
8-Year Rate: 68%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 256
8-Year Rate: 66%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 175
8-Year Rate: 65%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 91
8-Year Rate: 62%

All Full-time Students

Cohort Size: 503
8-Year Rate: 61%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 766
8-Year Rate: 60%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 57.1%

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.