Outcomes at Community College of Philadelphia
Graduation Rate
16.21%
Transfer-out Rate
10.50%
Retention Rate
57.00%
The graduation rate at Community College of Philadelphia is 16.21% last year which is lower (less completion rate) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. 247 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,524 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 77.50%.
The transfer-out rate is 10.50% that is much lower (most first-time students continue to attend) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The retention rate (full-time students) is 57% that is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Pennsylvania.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Community College of Philadelphia and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
Next table summarizes the outcome measures with number of students at Community College of Philadelphia. 247 students have completed and 160 students have transferred out to other institute. In addition, 243 students still enrolled and 874 students have left the school before completing program.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,524 | 633 | 891 |
| Completers | 247 (16.21%) | 100 (15.80%) | 147 (16.50%) |
| Transfer-out | 160 (10.50%) | 70 (11.06%) | 90 (10.10%) |
| Still Enrolled | 243 (15.94%) | 78 (12.32%) | 165 (18.52%) |
| No Longer Enrolled | 874 (57.35%) | 385 (60.82%) | 489 (54.88%) |
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, 6 students have completed in 2 years and additional 10 students have completed in 3rd year (for less than 2 years programs).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150% normal time (Overall) | 247 (16.21%) |
100 (15.80%) |
147 (16.50%) |
| 150% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 10 (0.66%) |
3 (0.47%) |
7 (0.79%) |
| 150% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 237 (15.55%) |
97 (15.32%) |
140 (15.71%) |
| 100% normal time (Overall) | 82 (5.38%) |
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| 100% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 6 (0.39%) |
- | - |
| 100% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 76 (4.99%) |
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Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 16.21% (247/1,524) | 15.80% (100/633) | 16.50% (147/891) |
| Asian | 28.00% (49/175) | 31.25% (25/80) | 25.26% (24/95) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 9.54% (56/587) | 9.17% (21/229) | 9.78% (35/358) |
| Hispanic | 14.19% (44/310) | 10.43% (12/115) | 16.41% (32/195) |
| White | 23.76% (67/282) | 21.58% (30/139) | 25.87% (37/143) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 16.67% (1/6) | 25.00% (1/4) | 0.00% (0/2) |
| Two or More Race | 17.24% (10/58) | 18.18% (4/22) | 16.67% (6/36) |
| Unknown | 13.79% (4/29) | 0.00% (0/7) | 18.18% (4/22) |