Student Outcomes

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

Dobson, NC

Overall Completion Rate

44.4%

Working Student Success

45.2%

Transfer Out Rate

19.5%

Still Enrolled Rate

0.9%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
43.6%
Part-time Students
45.2%
First-time Students
43.3%
Transfer Students
48.3%

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 (45.2% vs 43.6% 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 2,627 students

After 4 Years

161
Certificates
957
Associate Degrees
1,118
Total Awards
43%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

164
Certificates
1,017
Associate Degrees
1,181
Total Awards
45%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

181
Certificates
1,045
Associate Degrees
1,226
Total Awards
47%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

47%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
19%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 378
8-Year Rate: 58%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 1,017
8-Year Rate: 55%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 639
8-Year Rate: 52%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,322
8-Year Rate: 47%

All Full-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,305
8-Year Rate: 46%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 192
8-Year Rate: 44%

Part-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 688
8-Year Rate: 44%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 373
8-Year Rate: 43%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 39.8%

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.