Student Outcomes

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

Glenns, VA

Overall Completion Rate

32.6%

Working Student Success

36.8%

Transfer Out Rate

14.5%

Still Enrolled Rate

2.7%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
29%
Part-time Students
36.8%
First-time Students
43.3%
Transfer Students
31.3%

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 (36.8% vs 29% 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 681 students

After 4 Years

91
Certificates
95
Associate Degrees
186
Total Awards
27%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

97
Certificates
107
Associate Degrees
204
Total Awards
30%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

101
Certificates
115
Associate Degrees
216
Total Awards
32%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

32%
Graduated
3%
Still Enrolled Here
16%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 14
8-Year Rate: 57%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 106
8-Year Rate: 45%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 240
8-Year Rate: 43%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 134
8-Year Rate: 42%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 51
8-Year Rate: 41%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 37
8-Year Rate: 35%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 347
8-Year Rate: 33%

Part-time Non-first-time Students

Cohort Size: 144
8-Year Rate: 31%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 28.1%

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.