Student Outcomes

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

Somerset, KY

Overall Completion Rate

35.3%

Working Student Success

38%

Transfer Out Rate

18.5%

Still Enrolled Rate

2.4%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
33.4%
Part-time Students
38%
First-time Students
37.7%
Transfer Students
38.7%

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 (38% vs 33.4% 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 1,636 students

After 4 Years

173
Certificates
307
Associate Degrees
480
Total Awards
29%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

168
Certificates
364
Associate Degrees
532
Total Awards
33%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

171
Certificates
390
Associate Degrees
561
Total Awards
34%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

34%
Graduated
2%
Still Enrolled Here
16%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 132
8-Year Rate: 46%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 234
8-Year Rate: 44%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 203
8-Year Rate: 43%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 469
8-Year Rate: 40%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 71
8-Year Rate: 38%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 959
8-Year Rate: 36%

All Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 165
8-Year Rate: 35%

Full-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 74
8-Year Rate: 35%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 30.5%

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.