Student Outcomes

Success rates, completion statistics, and student outcome metrics for University of South Carolina-Sumter

Sumter, SC

Overall Completion Rate

19%

Working Student Success

21.4%

Transfer Out Rate

59%

Still Enrolled Rate

0%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
16.6%
Part-time Students
21.4%
First-time Students
32%
Transfer Students
19%

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 (21.4% vs 16.6% 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 372 students

After 4 Years

0
Certificates
87
Associate Degrees
87
Total Awards
23%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

0
Certificates
92
Associate Degrees
92
Total Awards
25%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

0
Certificates
93
Associate Degrees
93
Total Awards
25%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

25%
Graduated
0%
Still Enrolled Here
55%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 98
8-Year Rate: 36%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 184
8-Year Rate: 32%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 44
8-Year Rate: 30%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 86
8-Year Rate: 28%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 192
8-Year Rate: 28%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 93
8-Year Rate: 25%

All Full-time Students

Cohort Size: 180
8-Year Rate: 22%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 49
8-Year Rate: 20%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 17.4%

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.