Student Outcomes

Success rates, completion statistics, and student outcome metrics for Southwestern College

Chula Vista, CA

Overall Completion Rate

29.8%

Working Student Success

26.6%

Transfer Out Rate

26.7%

Still Enrolled Rate

1.6%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
34%
Part-time Students
26.6%
First-time Students
39%
Transfer Students
29%

What does this mean for you? These completion rates show how different types of students succeed at this institution. Full-time students have a higher completion rate (34%) compared to part-time students (26.6%). Consider your work and life commitments when deciding on your enrollment status. 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 6,169 students

After 4 Years

149
Certificates
1,174
Associate Degrees
1,323
Total Awards
21%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

146
Certificates
1,476
Associate Degrees
1,622
Total Awards
26%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

146
Certificates
1,604
Associate Degrees
1,750
Total Awards
28%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

28%
Graduated
2%
Still Enrolled Here
26%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 296
8-Year Rate: 43%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,101
8-Year Rate: 40%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 2,119
8-Year Rate: 39%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,018
8-Year Rate: 38%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 717
8-Year Rate: 38%

All Full-time Students

Cohort Size: 2,134
8-Year Rate: 36%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 421
8-Year Rate: 35%

Full-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 293
8-Year Rate: 26%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 22.7%

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.