Student Outcomes

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

Scottsbluff, NE

Overall Completion Rate

36%

Working Student Success

36.4%

Transfer Out Rate

20.7%

Still Enrolled Rate

1.1%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
35.8%
Part-time Students
36.4%
First-time Students
30.7%
Transfer Students
47.8%

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 (36.4% vs 35.8% 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 1,929 students

After 4 Years

131
Certificates
648
Associate Degrees
779
Total Awards
40%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

140
Certificates
688
Associate Degrees
828
Total Awards
43%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

140
Certificates
688
Associate Degrees
828
Total Awards
43%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

43%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
19%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 417
8-Year Rate: 57%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 782
8-Year Rate: 55%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 365
8-Year Rate: 53%

Full-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 227
8-Year Rate: 48%

All Full-time Students

Cohort Size: 762
8-Year Rate: 45%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,167
8-Year Rate: 42%

All Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 706
8-Year Rate: 39%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 202
8-Year Rate: 38%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 33.6%

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.