by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many SC4 first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore SC4 retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.
The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.
With 59% students making it past their freshmen year, SC4 has freshmen retention rates similar to the national average.
Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.
When looking at just colleges and universities in Michigan, the average is 70.80%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| SC4 | 59% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Michigan | 70.80% |
Of the 372 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?
22% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 23% in six years, and 25% in eight years.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, a student is considered to have graduated on time if they complete their degree within six years, making the official SC4 graduation rate 23%.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 297 | 18% |
| Six Years | 372 | 23% |
| Eight Years | 31 | 2% |
| Did Not Complete | 1,229 | 75% |
Approximately 1229 students or 75% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 1229 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
513 transferred to another institution.
SC4 lost contact with the remaining 695 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 513 | 41.7% |
| Dropped Out | 695 | 56.6% |
First-time, full-time students under the age of 25 are much more likely to graduate in four years. Some schools cater to mostly traditional students while others cater to 'non-traditional' students. So called 'non-traditional' students include part-time students or those who may be returning after an absense. It is common for part-time and/or adult students to take longer to graduate.
Traditional Students:
First-time, full-time students under the age of 25.
Non-Traditional Students:
Any student that is not first-time, full-time, and under the age of 25.
The majority of students at SC4 are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.
Examining the graduation rates of the specific cohorts shown below may be more revealing than looking at the overall graduaton rates.
First-time / full-time students at St Clair County Community College represent 48% of the students in the class of 2015, and 54.03% of SC4 bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 22%, first-time students in the SC4 class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the SC4 graduation rate was 26%, and by the eight year mark, 28% of the cohort had completed their degree.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is 37.92% after four years, 46.43% after six years, and 47.82% after eight years.
| First-Time / Full-Time Completions | SC4 | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 22% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 26% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 28% | 47.82% |
560 first-time / full-time students or 72% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
256 transferred to another institution.
SC4 lost contact with the remaining 297 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 256 | 45.71% |
| Dropped Out | 297 | 53.04% |
First-time / part-time students at St Clair County Community College represent 26.02% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 14%, first-time, part-time students in the SC4 class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 16%.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 14.37% after four years, 21.59% after six years, 23.72% after eight years.
| First-Time / Part-Time Completions | SC4 | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 9% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 14% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 16% | 23.72% |
354 first-time / part-time students or 84% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
10 are still enrolled.
111 transferred to another institution.
SC4 lost contact with the remaining 233 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 10 | 2.82% |
| Transferred | 111 | 31.36% |
| Dropped Out | 233 | 65.82% |
155 SC4 students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 9.45% of the students in the class of 2015.
Non first-time students could include transfer students or adults who have returned to school after an absense.
With a six year graduation rate of 24%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate lower than the national average for students in this category.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 25%.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is: 49.57% after four years, 53.83% after six years, and 55.07% after eight years.
| Returning / Full-Time Completions | SC4 | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 24% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 25% | 55.07% |
115 non first-time / part-time students or 75% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
52 transferred to another institution.
SC4 lost contact with the remaining 62 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 0.87% |
| Transferred | 52 | 45.22% |
| Dropped Out | 62 | 53.91% |
278 SC4 students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 16.94% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 27%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate lower than the national average.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 28%.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 36.03% after six years, 36.03% after eight years.
| Returning / Part-Time Completions | SC4 | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 27% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 28% | 37.80% |
200 non first-time / part-time students or 72% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
3 are still enrolled.
94 transferred to another institution.
SC4 lost contact with the remaining 103 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 3 | 1.50% |
| Transferred | 94 | 47.00% |
| Dropped Out | 103 | 51.50% |
