Outcomes at MECC
Graduation Rate
40.46%
Transfer-out Rate
3.29%
Retention Rate
63.00%
The graduation rate at Mountain Empire Community College is 40.46% last year which is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Virginia. 123 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 304 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 38.75%.
The transfer-out rate is 3.29% that is much lower (most first-time students continue to attend) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Virginia. The retention rate (full-time students) is 63% that is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Virginia.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Mountain Empire Community College and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
Next table summarizes the outcome measures with number of students at Mountain Empire Community College. 123 students have completed and 10 students have transferred out to other institute. In addition, 28 students still enrolled and 143 students have left the school before completing program.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 304 | 125 | 179 |
| Completers | 123 (40.46%) | 53 (42.40%) | 70 (39.11%) |
| Transfer-out | 10 (3.29%) | 3 (2.40%) | 7 (3.91%) |
| Still Enrolled | 28 (9.21%) | 10 (8.00%) | 18 (10.06%) |
| No Longer Enrolled | 143 (47.04%) | 59 (47.20%) | 84 (46.93%) |
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, 30 students have completed in 2 years and additional 35 students have completed in 3rd year (for less than 2 years programs).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150% normal time (Overall) | 123 (40.46%) |
53 (42.40%) |
70 (39.11%) |
| 150% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 35 (11.51%) |
17 (13.60%) |
18 (10.06%) |
| 150% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 88 (28.95%) |
36 (28.80%) |
52 (29.05%) |
| 100% normal time (Overall) | 94 (30.92%) |
- | - |
| 100% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 30 (9.87%) |
- | - |
| 100% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 64 (21.05%) |
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Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 40.46% (123/304) | 42.40% (53/125) | 39.11% (70/179) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| White | 41.03% (119/290) | 44.07% (52/118) | 38.95% (67/172) |
| Two or More Race | 50.00% (3/6) | 33.33% (1/3) | 66.67% (2/3) |