Student Outcomes

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

Carneys Point, NJ

Overall Completion Rate

39.9%

Working Student Success

43.2%

Transfer Out Rate

28.5%

Still Enrolled Rate

0.5%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
36.2%
Part-time Students
43.2%
First-time Students
45.7%
Transfer Students
46.8%

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 36.2% 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 410 students

After 4 Years

7
Certificates
134
Associate Degrees
141
Total Awards
34%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

6
Certificates
147
Associate Degrees
153
Total Awards
37%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

5
Certificates
152
Associate Degrees
157
Total Awards
38%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

38%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
25%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 16
8-Year Rate: 75%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 23
8-Year Rate: 65%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 121
8-Year Rate: 51%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 234
8-Year Rate: 46%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 7
8-Year Rate: 43%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 228
8-Year Rate: 41%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 113
8-Year Rate: 40%

Full-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 5
8-Year Rate: 40%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 34.1%

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.