Student Outcomes
Success rates, completion statistics, and student outcome metrics for Southwestern Michigan College
Overall Completion Rate
30.5%
Working Student Success
33.8%
Transfer Out Rate
28.4%
Still Enrolled Rate
1.2%
What are the Completion Rates by Student Type
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 (33.8% 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 980 students
After 4 Years
After 6 Years
After 8 Years (Final)
Final Student Status
Completion Breakdown by Cohort
Part-time First-time Students
Part-time First-time Transfer Students
Part-time Non-first-time Transfer Students
All First-time Transfer Students
All Non-first-time Transfer Students
All Part-time Students
All First-time Students
Full-time First-time Transfer Students
Time to Completion
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.