Outcomes at Northampton County Area CC
Graduation Rate
21.23%
Transfer-out Rate
14.93%
Retention Rate
63.00%
The graduation rate at Northampton County Area Community College is 21.23% last year which is lower (less completion rate) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. 303 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,427 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 25.50%.
The transfer-out rate is 14.93% that is lower (small number of students transferred-out) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The retention rate (full-time students) is 63% 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 Northampton County Area Community College and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
Next table summarizes the outcome measures with number of students at Northampton County Area Community College. 303 students have completed and 213 students have transferred out to other institute. In addition, 232 students still enrolled and 679 students have left the school before completing program.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,427 | 710 | 717 |
| Completers | 303 (21.23%) | 138 (19.44%) | 165 (23.01%) |
| Transfer-out | 213 (14.93%) | 106 (14.93%) | 107 (14.92%) |
| Still Enrolled | 232 (16.26%) | 97 (13.66%) | 135 (18.83%) |
| No Longer Enrolled | 679 (47.58%) | 369 (51.97%) | 310 (43.24%) |
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, 14 students have completed in 2 years and additional 22 students have completed in 3rd year (for less than 2 years programs).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150% normal time (Overall) | 303 (21.23%) |
138 (19.44%) |
165 (23.01%) |
| 150% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 22 (1.54%) |
12 (1.69%) |
10 (1.39%) |
| 150% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 281 (19.69%) |
126 (17.75%) |
155 (21.62%) |
| 100% normal time (Overall) | 128 (8.97%) |
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| 100% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 14 (0.98%) |
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| 100% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 114 (7.99%) |
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Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 21.23% (303/1,427) | 19.44% (138/710) | 23.01% (165/717) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11.11% (1/9) | 0.00% (0/4) | 20.00% (1/5) |
| Asian | 38.46% (10/26) | 50.00% (6/12) | 28.57% (4/14) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 11.48% (28/244) | 10.79% (15/139) | 12.38% (13/105) |
| Hispanic | 13.86% (56/404) | 13.61% (26/191) | 14.08% (30/213) |
| White | 28.33% (183/646) | 25.39% (81/319) | 31.19% (102/327) |
| Two or More Race | 18.33% (11/60) | 19.05% (4/21) | 17.95% (7/39) |
| Unknown | 29.41% (5/17) | 20.00% (2/10) | 42.86% (3/7) |