Student Outcomes

Success rates, completion statistics, and student outcome metrics for South Hills School of Business & Technology

State College, PA

Overall Completion Rate

62.9%

Working Student Success

63.2%

Transfer Out Rate

3.1%

Still Enrolled Rate

0%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
62.8%
Part-time Students
63.2%
First-time Students
67.3%
Transfer Students
71%

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 (63.2% vs 62.8% 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 233 students

After 4 Years

7
Certificates
147
Associate Degrees
154
Total Awards
66%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

7
Certificates
148
Associate Degrees
155
Total Awards
67%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

7
Certificates
148
Associate Degrees
155
Total Awards
67%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

67%
Graduated
0%
Still Enrolled Here
3%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Full-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 7
8-Year Rate: 86%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 27
8-Year Rate: 81%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 54
8-Year Rate: 78%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 27
8-Year Rate: 74%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 41
8-Year Rate: 73%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 79
8-Year Rate: 72%

All Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 12
8-Year Rate: 67%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 150
8-Year Rate: 66%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 62.4%

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.