Student Outcomes

Success rates, completion statistics, and student outcome metrics for Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, MN

Overall Completion Rate

34.9%

Working Student Success

39.4%

Transfer Out Rate

28.1%

Still Enrolled Rate

0.7%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
31.2%
Part-time Students
39.4%
First-time Students
38.7%
Transfer Students
40.2%

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 (39.4% vs 31.2% 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 2,698 students

After 4 Years

415
Certificates
347
Associate Degrees
762
Total Awards
28%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

444
Certificates
423
Associate Degrees
867
Total Awards
32%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

449
Certificates
440
Associate Degrees
889
Total Awards
33%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

33%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
28%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 234
8-Year Rate: 59%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 493
8-Year Rate: 52%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 259
8-Year Rate: 45%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 200
8-Year Rate: 44%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,065
8-Year Rate: 38%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 792
8-Year Rate: 37%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 592
8-Year Rate: 35%

Full-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 283
8-Year Rate: 30%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 30.3%

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.