Student Outcomes

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

Alberta, VA

Overall Completion Rate

34.7%

Working Student Success

42.4%

Transfer Out Rate

10.6%

Still Enrolled Rate

0.9%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
29%
Part-time Students
42.4%
First-time Students
46%
Transfer Students
33.3%

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 (42.4% vs 29% 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 683 students

After 4 Years

143
Certificates
63
Associate Degrees
206
Total Awards
30%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

150
Certificates
72
Associate Degrees
222
Total Awards
33%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

154
Certificates
77
Associate Degrees
231
Total Awards
34%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

34%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
12%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 84
8-Year Rate: 58%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 23
8-Year Rate: 57%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 190
8-Year Rate: 45%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 314
8-Year Rate: 43%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 73
8-Year Rate: 42%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 230
8-Year Rate: 37%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 50
8-Year Rate: 36%

Part-time Non-first-time Students

Cohort Size: 53
8-Year Rate: 32%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 32.1%

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.