Student Outcomes

Success rates, completion statistics, and student outcome metrics for South Central College

North Mankato, MN

Overall Completion Rate

31.6%

Working Student Success

34.6%

Transfer Out Rate

28.1%

Still Enrolled Rate

1%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
28.6%
Part-time Students
34.6%
First-time Students
30.7%
Transfer Students
38.3%

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 (34.6% vs 28.6% 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 1,059 students

After 4 Years

74
Certificates
243
Associate Degrees
317
Total Awards
30%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

76
Certificates
265
Associate Degrees
341
Total Awards
32%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

78
Certificates
268
Associate Degrees
346
Total Awards
33%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

33%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
27%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 111
8-Year Rate: 42%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 291
8-Year Rate: 40%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 132
8-Year Rate: 40%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 159
8-Year Rate: 40%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 197
8-Year Rate: 38%

All Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 199
8-Year Rate: 37%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 535
8-Year Rate: 37%

Full-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 88
8-Year Rate: 31%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 29%

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.