Student Outcomes

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

Goldsboro, NC

Overall Completion Rate

37.6%

Working Student Success

40%

Transfer Out Rate

20.5%

Still Enrolled Rate

1.1%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
35.4%
Part-time Students
40%
First-time Students
50%
Transfer Students
34.2%

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 (40% vs 35.4% 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 1,145 students

After 4 Years

121
Certificates
296
Associate Degrees
417
Total Awards
36%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

122
Certificates
321
Associate Degrees
443
Total Awards
39%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

114
Certificates
341
Associate Degrees
455
Total Awards
40%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

40%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
20%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 207
8-Year Rate: 53%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 485
8-Year Rate: 50%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 278
8-Year Rate: 47%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 123
8-Year Rate: 42%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 513
8-Year Rate: 42%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 216
8-Year Rate: 41%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 93
8-Year Rate: 40%

All Full-time Students

Cohort Size: 632
8-Year Rate: 38%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 34.3%

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.