Student Outcomes

Success rates, completion statistics, and student outcome metrics for Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

Salisbury, NC

Overall Completion Rate

31.6%

Working Student Success

37.8%

Transfer Out Rate

26.7%

Still Enrolled Rate

1.5%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
25.8%
Part-time Students
37.8%
First-time Students
38.7%
Transfer Students
28.3%

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 (37.8% vs 25.8% 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 2,013 students

After 4 Years

142
Certificates
399
Associate Degrees
541
Total Awards
27%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

138
Certificates
483
Associate Degrees
621
Total Awards
31%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

141
Certificates
500
Associate Degrees
641
Total Awards
32%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

32%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
26%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 249
8-Year Rate: 47%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 118
8-Year Rate: 41%

Part-time Non-first-time Students

Cohort Size: 286
8-Year Rate: 39%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 703
8-Year Rate: 37%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 934
8-Year Rate: 37%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 329
8-Year Rate: 33%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 454
8-Year Rate: 32%

All Non-first-time Students

Cohort Size: 542
8-Year Rate: 31%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 27%

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.