Student Outcomes

Success rates, completion statistics, and student outcome metrics for Stark State College

North Canton, OH

Overall Completion Rate

29.7%

Working Student Success

33%

Transfer Out Rate

18.6%

Still Enrolled Rate

1.3%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
26%
Part-time Students
33%
First-time Students
28.3%
Transfer Students
32.7%

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% vs 26% 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 4,144 students

After 4 Years

349
Certificates
627
Associate Degrees
976
Total Awards
24%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

365
Certificates
801
Associate Degrees
1,166
Total Awards
28%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

381
Certificates
841
Associate Degrees
1,222
Total Awards
29%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

29%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
18%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 658
8-Year Rate: 35%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 296
8-Year Rate: 34%

All Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 983
8-Year Rate: 34%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 2,361
8-Year Rate: 33%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 508
8-Year Rate: 32%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 601
8-Year Rate: 32%

Part-time Non-first-time Students

Cohort Size: 899
8-Year Rate: 31%

Full-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 325
8-Year Rate: 31%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 23.7%

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.