Student Outcomes

Success rates, completion statistics, and student outcome metrics for Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Lancaster, PA

Overall Completion Rate

73.6%

Working Student Success

79%

Transfer Out Rate

0%

Still Enrolled Rate

0%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
68.3%
Part-time Students
79%
First-time Students
68.3%
Transfer Students
83%

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 (79% vs 68.3% 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 518 students

After 4 Years

11
Certificates
346
Associate Degrees
357
Total Awards
69%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

11
Certificates
349
Associate Degrees
360
Total Awards
69%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

11
Certificates
349
Associate Degrees
360
Total Awards
69%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

69%
Graduated
0%
Still Enrolled Here
0%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 20
8-Year Rate: 85%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 46
8-Year Rate: 83%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 26
8-Year Rate: 81%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 228
8-Year Rate: 78%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 254
8-Year Rate: 78%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 472
8-Year Rate: 68%

All Full-time Students

Cohort Size: 264
8-Year Rate: 61%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 244
8-Year Rate: 59%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 72.6%

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.