Student Outcomes

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

Belleville, IL

Overall Completion Rate

32.1%

Working Student Success

36.4%

Transfer Out Rate

29.1%

Still Enrolled Rate

1.1%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
27%
Part-time Students
36.4%
First-time Students
39.3%
Transfer Students
32.8%

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 (36.4% vs 27% 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 2,722 students

After 4 Years

300
Certificates
475
Associate Degrees
775
Total Awards
28%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

299
Certificates
560
Associate Degrees
859
Total Awards
32%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

307
Certificates
594
Associate Degrees
901
Total Awards
33%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

33%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
27%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 216
8-Year Rate: 51%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 636
8-Year Rate: 45%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 386
8-Year Rate: 45%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,127
8-Year Rate: 40%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 170
8-Year Rate: 36%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,699
8-Year Rate: 36%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 491
8-Year Rate: 33%

Part-time Non-first-time Students

Cohort Size: 498
8-Year Rate: 28%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 27.7%

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.