by our College Data Analytics TeamHow long does it take to earn a degree at Central Carolina Community College? Find out how many students return after their freshman year, how long it takes to graduate, and what happens to the students who don't.
The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.
With 58% students making it past their freshmen year, Central Carolina Community College 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 North Carolina, the average is 66.53%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Central Carolina Community College | 58% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| North Carolina | 66.53% |
How many of the estimated 600 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
After four years 29% of the cohort graduated. After six years 30% had completed their degree, and 32% after 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 Central Carolina Community College graduation rate 30%.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 532 | 26% |
| Six Years | 600 | 30% |
| Eight Years | 39 | 2% |
| Did Not Complete | 1,377 | 68% |
Approximately 1377 students or 68% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 1377 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
554 transferred to another institution.
Central Carolina Community College lost contact with the remaining 799 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 554 | 40.2% |
| Dropped Out | 799 | 58.0% |
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 Central Carolina Community College 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 Central Carolina Community College represent 35% of the students in the class of 2015, and 37.17% of Central Carolina Community College bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 29%, first-time students in the Central Carolina Community College class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Central Carolina Community College graduation rate was 32%, and by the eight year mark, 34% 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 | Central Carolina Community College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 29% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 32% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 34% | 47.82% |
462 first-time / full-time students or 66% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
153 transferred to another institution.
Central Carolina Community College lost contact with the remaining 296 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 153 | 33.12% |
| Dropped Out | 296 | 64.07% |
First-time / part-time students at Central Carolina Community College represent 20.08% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 23%, first-time, part-time students in the Central Carolina Community College class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 26%.
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 | Central Carolina Community College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 17% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 23% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 26% | 23.72% |
301 first-time / part-time students or 74% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
5 are still enrolled.
85 transferred to another institution.
Central Carolina Community College lost contact with the remaining 211 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 5 | 1.66% |
| Transferred | 85 | 28.24% |
| Dropped Out | 211 | 70.10% |
412 Central Carolina Community College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 20.43% 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 40%, 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 41%.
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 | Central Carolina Community College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 40% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 41% | 55.07% |
243 non first-time / part-time students or 59% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
2 are still enrolled.
123 transferred to another institution.
Central Carolina Community College lost contact with the remaining 118 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 2 | 0.82% |
| Transferred | 123 | 50.62% |
| Dropped Out | 118 | 48.56% |
504 Central Carolina Community College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 24.99% of the students in the class of 2015.
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.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 26%.
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 | Central Carolina Community College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 24% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 26% | 37.80% |
371 non first-time / part-time students or 74% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
4 are still enrolled.
193 transferred to another institution.
Central Carolina Community College lost contact with the remaining 174 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 4 | 1.08% |
| Transferred | 193 | 52.02% |
| Dropped Out | 174 | 46.90% |
