Outcomes at Mercer County CC
Graduation Rate
17.35%
Transfer-out Rate
17.12%
Retention Rate
66.00%
The graduation rate at Mercer County Community College is 17.35% last year which is lower (less completion rate) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in New Jersey. 148 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 853 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 23.00%.
The transfer-out rate is 17.12% that is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in New Jersey. The retention rate (full-time students) is 66% that is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in New Jersey.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Mercer County Community College and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
Next table summarizes the outcome measures with number of students at Mercer County Community College. 148 students have completed and 146 students have transferred out to other institute. In addition, 148 students still enrolled and 411 students have left the school before completing program.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 853 | 488 | 365 |
| Completers | 148 (17.35%) | 85 (17.42%) | 63 (17.26%) |
| Transfer-out | 146 (17.12%) | 91 (18.65%) | 55 (15.07%) |
| Still Enrolled | 148 (17.35%) | 85 (17.42%) | 63 (17.26%) |
| No Longer Enrolled | 411 (48.18%) | 227 (46.52%) | 184 (50.41%) |
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 2 students have completed in 3rd year (for less than 2 years programs).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150% normal time (Overall) | 148 (17.35%) |
85 (17.42%) |
63 (17.26%) |
| 150% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 2 (0.23%) |
- | 2 (0.55%) |
| 150% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 146 (17.12%) |
85 (17.42%) |
61 (16.71%) |
| 100% normal time (Overall) | 63 (7.39%) |
- | - |
| 100% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 1 (0.12%) |
- | - |
| 100% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 62 (7.27%) |
- | - |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 17.35% (148/853) | 17.42% (85/488) | 17.26% (63/365) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Asian | 25.00% (12/48) | 28.13% (9/32) | 18.75% (3/16) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 11.11% (18/162) | 8.99% (8/89) | 13.70% (10/73) |
| Hispanic | 16.37% (37/226) | 16.10% (19/118) | 16.67% (18/108) |
| White | 21.84% (64/293) | 21.76% (37/170) | 21.95% (27/123) |
| Two or More Race | 26.92% (7/26) | 46.15% (6/13) | 7.69% (1/13) |
| Unknown | 3.70% (2/54) | 0.00% (0/36) | 11.11% (2/18) |