Outcomes at NMC
Graduation Rate
24.29%
Transfer-out Rate
22.62%
Retention Rate
92.00%
The graduation rate at Northwestern Michigan College is 24.29% last year which is lower (less completion rate) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. 102 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 420 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 23.00%.
The transfer-out rate is 22.62% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. The retention rate (full-time students) is 92% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Northwestern Michigan College and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Northwestern Michigan College. 102 students have completed and 95 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 11 students still enrolled and 212 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 420 | 17 | 403 |
| Completers | 102 (24.29%) | 10 | 92 |
| Transfer-out | 95 (22.62%) | 1 | 94 |
| Still Enrolled | 11 (2.62%) | 1 | 10 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 212 (50.48%) | 5 | 207 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 9 students have completed in 4 years and additional 1 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 9 (52.94%) |
7 (50.00%) |
2 (66.67%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 1 (5.88%) |
1 (7.14%) |
0 (0.00%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 102 (600.00%) |
53 (378.57%) |
49 (1,633.33%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 24.29% (102/420) | 23.87% (53/222) | 24.75% (49/198) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 12.50% (1/8) | 16.67% (1/6) | 0.00% (0/2) |
| Asian | 25.00% (1/4) | - (0/0) | 25.00% (1/4) |
| Hispanic | 25.00% (4/16) | 12.50% (1/8) | 37.50% (3/8) |
| White | 25.21% (89/353) | 25.13% (47/187) | 25.30% (42/166) |
| Two or More Race | 16.67% (3/18) | 0.00% (0/7) | 27.27% (3/11) |
| Unknown | 30.00% (3/10) | 42.86% (3/7) | 0.00% (0/3) |