Outcomes at CVCC
Graduation Rate
31.05%
Transfer-out Rate
17.09%
Retention Rate
63.00%
The graduation rate at Catawba Valley Community College is 31.05% last year which is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in North Carolina. 109 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 351 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is lower (less completion rate) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 42.00%.
The transfer-out rate is 17.09% that is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in North Carolina. The retention rate (full-time students) is 63% that is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in North Carolina.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Catawba Valley Community College and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
Next table summarizes the outcome measures with number of students at Catawba Valley Community College. 109 students have completed and 60 students have transferred out to other institute. In addition, 23 students still enrolled and 159 students have left the school before completing program.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 351 | 182 | 169 |
| Completers | 109 (31.05%) | 56 (30.77%) | 53 (31.36%) |
| Transfer-out | 60 (17.09%) | 30 (16.48%) | 30 (17.75%) |
| Still Enrolled | 23 (6.55%) | 9 (4.95%) | 14 (8.28%) |
| No Longer Enrolled | 159 (45.30%) | 87 (47.80%) | 72 (42.60%) |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
Below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by program length and completion time. The number in parenthesis is graduation rate. The numbers and rate for the 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and rate for that period. For example, 1 students have completed in 2 years and additional 4 students have completed in 3rd year (for less than 2 years programs).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150% normal time (Overall) | 109 (31.05%) |
56 (30.77%) |
53 (31.36%) |
| 150% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 4 (1.14%) |
2 (1.10%) |
2 (1.18%) |
| 150% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 105 (29.91%) |
54 (29.67%) |
51 (30.18%) |
| 100% normal time (Overall) | 59 (16.81%) |
- | - |
| 100% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 1 (0.28%) |
- | - |
| 100% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 58 (16.52%) |
- | - |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 31.05% (109/351) | 30.77% (56/182) | 31.36% (53/169) |
| Asian | 42.86% (12/28) | 46.67% (7/15) | 38.46% (5/13) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 36.36% (12/33) | 41.18% (7/17) | 31.25% (5/16) |
| Hispanic | 15.87% (10/63) | 11.76% (4/34) | 20.69% (6/29) |
| White | 32.47% (63/194) | 33.66% (34/101) | 31.18% (29/93) |
| Two or More Race | 22.22% (4/18) | 0.00% (0/5) | 30.77% (4/13) |
| Unknown | 50.00% (4/8) | 25.00% (1/4) | 75.00% (3/4) |