Student Outcomes

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

Austin, MN

Overall Completion Rate

40.4%

Working Student Success

43.2%

Transfer Out Rate

22.5%

Still Enrolled Rate

1.2%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
37.6%
Part-time Students
43.2%
First-time Students
46%
Transfer Students
42.5%

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 (43.2% vs 37.6% 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 767 students

After 4 Years

140
Certificates
160
Associate Degrees
300
Total Awards
39%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

138
Certificates
176
Associate Degrees
314
Total Awards
41%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

140
Certificates
177
Associate Degrees
317
Total Awards
41%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

41%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
21%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 67
8-Year Rate: 58%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 134
8-Year Rate: 54%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 67
8-Year Rate: 51%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 148
8-Year Rate: 50%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 333
8-Year Rate: 46%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 403
8-Year Rate: 43%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 185
8-Year Rate: 42%

All Full-time Students

Cohort Size: 364
8-Year Rate: 39%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 38.5%

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.