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SC4 Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

22% 4-Year Graduation Rate
23% 6-Year Graduation Rate
59% Retention Rate

St Clair County Community College 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

How 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.

SC4 Retention Rate

59% 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 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%.

SC4 Retention  59 out of 100
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Michigan Retention  71 out of 100
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Retention Rate
SC459%
Nationwide70.57%
Michigan70.80%
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?

SC4 Graduation Rates

23% 6-Year Graduation Rate
31.26% Transfer Rate
42.35% Dropout Rate

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%.

Four Year Graduation Rate  18%
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Six Year Graduation Rate  23%
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  25%
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SC4 Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Completion WithinUndergraduatesPercentage
Four Years29718%
Six Years37223%
Eight Years312%
Did Not Complete1,22975%
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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SC4 Drop Out Rate

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?

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Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled00.0%
Transferred51341.7%
Dropped Out69556.6%

SC4 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 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 SC4 Graduation Rates

48% First-Time, Full-Time
26% 6-Year Grad Rate
Low Grad Rate

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.

Four Year Graduation Rate  22 out of 100
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Six Year Graduation Rate  26 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  28 out of 100
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SC4 First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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First-Time / Full-Time CompletionsSC4Nationwide
Four Years22%37.92%
Six Years26%46.43%
Eight Years28%47.82%

First-Time / Full-Time SC4 Drop Out Rates

560 first-time / full-time students or 72% 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%
Transferred25645.71%
Dropped Out29753.04%

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

26% First-Time, Part-Time
14% 6-Year Grad Rate
Low Grad Rate

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.

Six Year Graduation Rate  14 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  16 out of 100
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First-Time / Part-Time SC4 Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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First-Time / Part-Time CompletionsSC4Nationwide
Four Years9%14.37%
Six Years14%21.59%
Eight Years16%23.72%

First-Time / Part-Time SC4 Drop Out Rates

354 first-time / part-time students or 84% 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 Enrolled102.82%
Transferred11131.36%
Dropped Out23365.82%

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

9% Returning, Full-Time
24% 6-Year Grad Rate
Low Grad Rate

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.

Six Year Graduation Rate  24 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  25 out of 100
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SC4 Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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Returning / Full-Time CompletionsSC4Nationwide
Four Years0%49.57%
Six Years24%53.83%
Eight Years25%55.07%

Non First-Time / Full-Time SC4 Drop Out Rates

115 non first-time / part-time students or 75% 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 Enrolled10.87%
Transferred5245.22%
Dropped Out6253.91%

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

17% Returning, Part-Time
27% 6-Year Grad Rate
Good Grad Rate

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.

Six Year Graduation Rate  27 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  28 out of 100
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SC4 Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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Returning / Part-Time CompletionsSC4Nationwide
Four Years0%30.46%
Six Years27%36.03%
Eight Years28%37.80%

Non First-Time / Part-Time SC4 Drop Out Rates

200 non first-time / part-time students or 72% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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Returning / Part-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled31.50%
Transferred9447.00%
Dropped Out10351.50%

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