Student Outcomes

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

Calais, ME

Overall Completion Rate

45.5%

Working Student Success

49.2%

Transfer Out Rate

14.5%

Still Enrolled Rate

3.3%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
42.4%
Part-time Students
49.2%
First-time Students
57.7%
Transfer Students
44.3%

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 (49.2% vs 42.4% 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 179 students

After 4 Years

45
Certificates
44
Associate Degrees
89
Total Awards
50%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

46
Certificates
44
Associate Degrees
90
Total Awards
50%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

46
Certificates
45
Associate Degrees
91
Total Awards
51%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

51%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
13%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 33
8-Year Rate: 67%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 56
8-Year Rate: 57%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 118
8-Year Rate: 55%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 85
8-Year Rate: 51%

All Full-time Students

Cohort Size: 123
8-Year Rate: 48%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 13
8-Year Rate: 46%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 38
8-Year Rate: 45%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 25
8-Year Rate: 44%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 44.7%

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.