by our College Data Analytics TeamHow long does it take to earn a degree at Sussex County 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 percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.
With 63% students making it past their freshmen year, Sussex County 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 New Jersey, the average is 74.83%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Sussex County Community College | 63% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| New Jersey | 74.83% |
How many of the estimated 1,078 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
26% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 22% in six years, and 23% 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 Sussex County Community College graduation rate 22%.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1,040 | 21% |
| Six Years | 1,078 | 22% |
| Eight Years | 42 | 1% |
| Did Not Complete | 3,842 | 77% |
Approximately 3842 students or 77% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 3842 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
503 transferred to another institution.
Sussex County Community College lost contact with the remaining 3281 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 503 | 13.1% |
| Dropped Out | 3,281 | 85.4% |
First-time, full-time students, under the age of 25 are known as traditional students. These students are more likely to graduate in four years than so called 'non-traditional' students that includes part-time students, transfer students, or adult learners. Some schools cater to non-traditional students and it may affect their overall graduation rates.
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 Sussex County Community College are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.
How does this school do graduating the type of student you are most concerned bout?
First-time / full-time students at Sussex County Community College represent 18% of the students in the class of 2015, and 21.71% of Sussex County Community College bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 26%, first-time students in the Sussex County Community College class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Sussex County Community College graduation rate was 26%, and by the eight year mark, 27% 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 | Sussex County Community College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 26% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 26% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 27% | 47.82% |
653 first-time / full-time students or 73% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
204 transferred to another institution.
Sussex County Community College lost contact with the remaining 442 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 204 | 31.24% |
| Dropped Out | 442 | 67.69% |
First-time / part-time students at Sussex County Community College represent 4.37% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 18%, first-time, part-time students in the Sussex County Community College class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 23%.
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 | Sussex County Community College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 18% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 18% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 23% | 23.72% |
167 first-time / part-time students or 77% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
22 transferred to another institution.
Sussex County Community College lost contact with the remaining 144 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 0.60% |
| Transferred | 22 | 13.17% |
| Dropped Out | 144 | 86.23% |
2596 Sussex County Community College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 52.32% 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 27%, 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 27%.
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 | Sussex County Community College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 27% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 27% | 55.07% |
1888 non first-time / part-time students or 73% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
39 are still enrolled.
118 transferred to another institution.
Sussex County Community College lost contact with the remaining 1731 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 39 | 2.07% |
| Transferred | 118 | 6.25% |
| Dropped Out | 1,731 | 91.68% |
1256 Sussex County Community College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 25.31% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 9%, 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 10%.
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 | Sussex County Community College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 9% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 10% | 37.80% |
1134 non first-time / part-time students or 90% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
11 are still enrolled.
159 transferred to another institution.
Sussex County Community College lost contact with the remaining 964 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 11 | 0.97% |
| Transferred | 159 | 14.02% |
| Dropped Out | 964 | 85.01% |
