Student Outcomes

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

Wilson, NC

Overall Completion Rate

33.3%

Working Student Success

40.8%

Transfer Out Rate

7.3%

Still Enrolled Rate

2%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
27%
Part-time Students
40.8%
First-time Students
30%
Transfer Students
39.2%

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 (40.8% vs 27% 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 547 students

After 4 Years

47
Certificates
102
Associate Degrees
149
Total Awards
27%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

52
Certificates
115
Associate Degrees
167
Total Awards
31%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

52
Certificates
122
Associate Degrees
174
Total Awards
32%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

32%
Graduated
2%
Still Enrolled Here
7%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 56
8-Year Rate: 48%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 40
8-Year Rate: 45%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 185
8-Year Rate: 41%

All Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 104
8-Year Rate: 40%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 49
8-Year Rate: 37%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 138
8-Year Rate: 37%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 98
8-Year Rate: 34%

Part-time Non-first-time Students

Cohort Size: 40
8-Year Rate: 33%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 28.7%

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.