Student Outcomes

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

Harriman, TN

Overall Completion Rate

36.3%

Working Student Success

40.4%

Transfer Out Rate

20.7%

Still Enrolled Rate

1.1%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
32.6%
Part-time Students
40.4%
First-time Students
36.3%
Transfer Students
40.3%

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 (40.4% vs 32.6% 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 1,987 students

After 4 Years

27
Certificates
594
Associate Degrees
621
Total Awards
31%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

29
Certificates
642
Associate Degrees
671
Total Awards
34%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

29
Certificates
661
Associate Degrees
690
Total Awards
35%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

35%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
20%
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: 162
8-Year Rate: 48%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 490
8-Year Rate: 43%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 95
8-Year Rate: 41%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 881
8-Year Rate: 39%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,169
8-Year Rate: 36%

Full-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 119
8-Year Rate: 35%

Part-time Non-first-time Students

Cohort Size: 121
8-Year Rate: 33%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 32.9%

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.