Student Outcomes

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

Albemarle, NC

Overall Completion Rate

41.4%

Working Student Success

43.2%

Transfer Out Rate

27%

Still Enrolled Rate

1%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
40.2%
Part-time Students
43.2%
First-time Students
61%
Transfer Students
42.8%

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 (43.2% vs 40.2% 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 1,273 students

After 4 Years

176
Certificates
263
Associate Degrees
439
Total Awards
34%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

184
Certificates
300
Associate Degrees
484
Total Awards
38%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

181
Certificates
311
Associate Degrees
492
Total Awards
39%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

39%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
29%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 167
8-Year Rate: 73%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 53
8-Year Rate: 62%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 375
8-Year Rate: 60%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 132
8-Year Rate: 54%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 208
8-Year Rate: 50%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 79
8-Year Rate: 48%

All Full-time Students

Cohort Size: 564
8-Year Rate: 40%

Full-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 123
8-Year Rate: 37%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 37.5%

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.