Student Outcomes

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

Ullin, IL

Overall Completion Rate

42.4%

Working Student Success

46.4%

Transfer Out Rate

28.9%

Still Enrolled Rate

1.5%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
38.4%
Part-time Students
46.4%
First-time Students
40.7%
Transfer Students
48.7%

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 (46.4% vs 38.4% 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 350 students

After 4 Years

57
Certificates
82
Associate Degrees
139
Total Awards
40%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

56
Certificates
88
Associate Degrees
144
Total Awards
41%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

57
Certificates
89
Associate Degrees
146
Total Awards
42%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

42%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
29%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 29
8-Year Rate: 66%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 69
8-Year Rate: 62%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 40
8-Year Rate: 60%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 31
8-Year Rate: 52%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 199
8-Year Rate: 44%

Full-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 21
8-Year Rate: 43%

Part-time Non-first-time Students

Cohort Size: 96
8-Year Rate: 42%

All Full-time Students

Cohort Size: 151
8-Year Rate: 39%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 41%

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.