Student Outcomes

Success rates, completion statistics, and student outcome metrics for Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas

Helena, AR

Overall Completion Rate

46.3%

Working Student Success

49%

Transfer Out Rate

13.5%

Still Enrolled Rate

0.2%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
46.2%
Part-time Students
49%
First-time Students
59.3%
Transfer Students
42.2%

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 (49% vs 46.2% 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 234 students

After 4 Years

53
Certificates
54
Associate Degrees
107
Total Awards
46%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

55
Certificates
60
Associate Degrees
115
Total Awards
49%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

55
Certificates
62
Associate Degrees
117
Total Awards
50%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

50%
Graduated
0%
Still Enrolled Here
11%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 40
8-Year Rate: 68%

Full-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 9
8-Year Rate: 67%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 157
8-Year Rate: 57%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 58
8-Year Rate: 57%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 117
8-Year Rate: 53%

Part-time Non-first-time Students

Cohort Size: 4
8-Year Rate: 50%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 4
8-Year Rate: 50%

All Full-time Students

Cohort Size: 176
8-Year Rate: 48%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 41.6%

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.