Student Outcomes

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

Memphis, TN

Overall Completion Rate

18.6%

Working Student Success

19%

Transfer Out Rate

34.3%

Still Enrolled Rate

1.3%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
18.6%
Part-time Students
19%
First-time Students
19%
Transfer Students
22%

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 (19% vs 18.6% 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 3,738 students

After 4 Years

53
Certificates
467
Associate Degrees
520
Total Awards
14%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

53
Certificates
574
Associate Degrees
627
Total Awards
17%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

54
Certificates
618
Associate Degrees
672
Total Awards
18%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

18%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
30%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 184
8-Year Rate: 28%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 379
8-Year Rate: 25%

Full-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 150
8-Year Rate: 24%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 741
8-Year Rate: 22%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 195
8-Year Rate: 22%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,473
8-Year Rate: 19%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 2,349
8-Year Rate: 18%

All Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 440
8-Year Rate: 18%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 14.4%

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.