Student Outcomes

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

Wentworth, NC

Overall Completion Rate

32.2%

Working Student Success

35.2%

Transfer Out Rate

28.1%

Still Enrolled Rate

1.7%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
29.6%
Part-time Students
35.2%
First-time Students
35.7%
Transfer Students
37%

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 (35.2% vs 29.6% 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 578 students

After 4 Years

45
Certificates
105
Associate Degrees
150
Total Awards
26%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

53
Certificates
115
Associate Degrees
168
Total Awards
29%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

51
Certificates
121
Associate Degrees
172
Total Awards
30%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

30%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
25%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 27
8-Year Rate: 56%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 57
8-Year Rate: 46%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 95
8-Year Rate: 45%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 30
8-Year Rate: 37%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 230
8-Year Rate: 35%

Full-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 23
8-Year Rate: 35%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 292
8-Year Rate: 32%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 135
8-Year Rate: 27%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 28.5%

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.