Student Outcomes

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

Scottsdale, AZ

Overall Completion Rate

23.2%

Working Student Success

24%

Transfer Out Rate

38.3%

Still Enrolled Rate

3.7%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
22.6%
Part-time Students
24%
First-time Students
25.7%
Transfer Students
27%

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 (24% vs 22.6% 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 3,501 students

After 4 Years

81
Certificates
530
Associate Degrees
611
Total Awards
17%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

74
Certificates
628
Associate Degrees
702
Total Awards
20%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

71
Certificates
652
Associate Degrees
723
Total Awards
21%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

21%
Graduated
4%
Still Enrolled Here
41%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 212
8-Year Rate: 44%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 371
8-Year Rate: 38%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 159
8-Year Rate: 30%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 975
8-Year Rate: 26%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 641
8-Year Rate: 26%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 334
8-Year Rate: 25%

All Full-time Students

Cohort Size: 870
8-Year Rate: 23%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 2,631
8-Year Rate: 20%

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.