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JSCC Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

34% 4-Year Graduation Rate
31% 6-Year Graduation Rate
61% Retention Rate

James Sprunt Community College 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

How many JSCC first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore JSCC retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.

JSCC Retention Rate

61% Freshmen Retention Rate
Below Average Retention Rate

The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.

With 61% students making it past their freshmen year, JSCC 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%.

JSCC Retention  61 out of 100
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North Carolina Retention  67 out of 100
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Retention Rate
JSCC61%
Nationwide70.57%
North Carolina66.53%
Low retention rates may be a signal that a lot of students plan on transferring after a year or two. Is that the case here?

JSCC Graduation Rates

31% 6-Year Graduation Rate
23.58% Transfer Rate
43.78% Dropout Rate

There were approximately 118 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?

After four years 34% of the cohort graduated. After six years 31% had completed their degree, and 31% 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 JSCC graduation rate 31%.

Four Year Graduation Rate  27%
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Six Year Graduation Rate  31%
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  31%
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JSCC Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Completion WithinUndergraduatesPercentage
Four Years10527%
Six Years11831%
Eight Years20%
Did Not Complete26669%
The non-completers rate is anyone who is not still enrolled at the institution after eight years. Both transfer students and drop-outs could be included in this group.
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JSCC Drop Out Rate

Approximately 266 students or 69% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 266 students who did not complete their degree?

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Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled00.0%
Transferred9134.2%
Dropped Out16963.5%

JSCC Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

Some Students Take More Time To Graduate

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 JSCC 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 JSCC Graduation Rates

31% First-Time, Full-Time
39% 6-Year Grad Rate
Low Grad Rate

First-time / full-time students at James Sprunt Community College represent 31% of the students in the class of 2015, and 38.98% of JSCC bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 34%, first-time students in the JSCC class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the JSCC graduation rate was 39%, and by the eight year mark, 39% 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.

Four Year Graduation Rate  34 out of 100
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Six Year Graduation Rate  39 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  39 out of 100
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JSCC First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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First-Time / Full-Time CompletionsJSCCNationwide
Four Years34%37.92%
Six Years39%46.43%
Eight Years39%47.82%

First-Time / Full-Time JSCC Drop Out Rates

73 first-time / full-time students or 61% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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First-Time / Full-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled00.00%
Transferred2230.14%
Dropped Out5068.49%

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

15% First-Time, Part-Time
20% 6-Year Grad Rate
Low Grad Rate

First-time / part-time students at James Sprunt Community College represent 14.51% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six-year graduation rate of 20%, first-time, part-time students in the JSCC class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 21%.

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.

Six Year Graduation Rate  20 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  21 out of 100
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First-Time / Part-Time JSCC Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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First-Time / Part-Time CompletionsJSCCNationwide
Four Years16%14.37%
Six Years20%21.59%
Eight Years21%23.72%

First-Time / Part-Time JSCC Drop Out Rates

44 first-time / part-time students or 79% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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First-Time / Part-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled24.55%
Transferred818.18%
Dropped Out3477.27%

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

20% Returning, Full-Time
43% 6-Year Grad Rate
Low Grad Rate

79 JSCC students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 20.47% 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 43%, 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 43%.

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.

Six Year Graduation Rate  43 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  43 out of 100
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JSCC Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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Returning / Full-Time CompletionsJSCCNationwide
Four Years0%49.57%
Six Years43%53.83%
Eight Years43%55.07%

Non First-Time / Full-Time JSCC Drop Out Rates

45 non first-time / part-time students or 57% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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First-Time / Part-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled12.22%
Transferred1328.89%
Dropped Out3168.89%

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

34% Returning, Part-Time
20% 6-Year Grad Rate
Average Grad Rate

132 JSCC students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 34.20% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 20%, 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 21%.

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.

Six Year Graduation Rate  20 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  21 out of 100
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JSCC Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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Returning / Part-Time CompletionsJSCCNationwide
Four Years0%30.46%
Six Years20%36.03%
Eight Years21%37.80%

Non First-Time / Part-Time JSCC Drop Out Rates

104 non first-time / part-time students or 79% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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Returning / Part-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled21.92%
Transferred4846.15%
Dropped Out5451.92%

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