Student Outcomes

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

Polkton, NC

Overall Completion Rate

27.1%

Working Student Success

30.8%

Transfer Out Rate

30.6%

Still Enrolled Rate

1.3%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
23.6%
Part-time Students
30.8%
First-time Students
28.3%
Transfer Students
31.8%

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 (30.8% vs 23.6% 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 741 students

After 4 Years

68
Certificates
90
Associate Degrees
158
Total Awards
21%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

70
Certificates
104
Associate Degrees
174
Total Awards
23%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

72
Certificates
113
Associate Degrees
185
Total Awards
25%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

25%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
30%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 50
8-Year Rate: 54%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 113
8-Year Rate: 42%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 63
8-Year Rate: 33%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 81
8-Year Rate: 31%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 185
8-Year Rate: 28%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 340
8-Year Rate: 28%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 104
8-Year Rate: 26%

All Full-time Students

Cohort Size: 401
8-Year Rate: 22%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 23.6%

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.