Student Outcomes

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

Schenectady, NY

Overall Completion Rate

23.5%

Working Student Success

26.2%

Transfer Out Rate

32%

Still Enrolled Rate

0.9%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
21%
Part-time Students
26.2%
First-time Students
30.3%
Transfer Students
23.8%

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 (26.2% vs 21% 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 1,531 students

After 4 Years

37
Certificates
302
Associate Degrees
339
Total Awards
22%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

41
Certificates
341
Associate Degrees
382
Total Awards
25%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

42
Certificates
355
Associate Degrees
397
Total Awards
26%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

26%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
31%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 261
8-Year Rate: 36%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 155
8-Year Rate: 34%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 353
8-Year Rate: 31%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 198
8-Year Rate: 30%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 792
8-Year Rate: 29%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 621
8-Year Rate: 29%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 531
8-Year Rate: 26%

All Full-time Students

Cohort Size: 910
8-Year Rate: 24%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 19.4%

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.