Outcomes at Northwest Shoals CC
Graduation Rate
26.83%
Transfer-out Rate
6.11%
Retention Rate
64.00%
The graduation rate at Northwest Shoals Community College is 26.83% last year which is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Alabama. 158 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 589 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 6.11% that is much lower (most first-time students continue to attend) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Alabama. The retention rate (full-time students) is 64% that is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Alabama.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Northwest Shoals Community College and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
Next table summarizes the outcome measures with number of students at Northwest Shoals Community College. 158 students have completed and 36 students have transferred out to other institute. In addition, 43 students still enrolled and 352 students have left the school before completing program.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 589 | 232 | 357 |
| Completers | 158 (26.83%) | 71 (30.60%) | 87 (24.37%) |
| Transfer-out | 36 (6.11%) | 18 (7.76%) | 18 (5.04%) |
| Still Enrolled | 43 (7.30%) | 6 (2.59%) | 37 (10.36%) |
| No Longer Enrolled | 352 (59.76%) | 137 (59.05%) | 215 (60.22%) |
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, 15 students have completed in 2 years and additional 23 students have completed in 3rd year (for less than 2 years programs).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150% normal time (Overall) | 158 (26.83%) |
71 (30.60%) |
87 (24.37%) |
| 150% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 23 (3.90%) |
17 (7.33%) |
6 (1.68%) |
| 150% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 135 (22.92%) |
54 (23.28%) |
81 (22.69%) |
| 100% normal time (Overall) | 98 (16.64%) |
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| 100% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 15 (2.55%) |
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| 100% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 83 (14.09%) |
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Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 26.83% (158/589) | 30.60% (71/232) | 24.37% (87/357) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 14.29% (1/7) | 0.00% (0/1) | 16.67% (1/6) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 13.85% (9/65) | 10.71% (3/28) | 16.22% (6/37) |
| Hispanic | 34.55% (19/55) | 32.26% (10/31) | 37.50% (9/24) |
| White | 29.17% (119/408) | 34.19% (53/155) | 26.09% (66/253) |
| Two or More Race | 22.86% (8/35) | 37.50% (3/8) | 18.52% (5/27) |
| Unknown | 7.69% (1/13) | 14.29% (1/7) | 0.00% (0/6) |