Outcomes at Southern Union State CC
Graduation Rate
24.45%
Transfer-out Rate
41.18%
Retention Rate
68.00%
The graduation rate at Southern Union State Community College is 24.45% last year which is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Alabama. 244 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 998 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 29.33%.
The transfer-out rate is 41.18% that is extremely higher (many students transferred-out) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Alabama. The retention rate (full-time students) is 68% that is extremely higher (most students continue to attend) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Alabama.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Southern Union State Community College and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
Next table summarizes the outcome measures with number of students at Southern Union State Community College. 244 students have completed and 411 students have transferred out to other institute. In addition, 50 students still enrolled and 293 students have left the school before completing program.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 998 | 471 | 527 |
| Completers | 244 (24.45%) | 118 (25.05%) | 126 (23.91%) |
| Transfer-out | 411 (41.18%) | 174 (36.94%) | 237 (44.97%) |
| Still Enrolled | 50 (5.01%) | 18 (3.82%) | 32 (6.07%) |
| No Longer Enrolled | 293 (29.36%) | 161 (34.18%) | 132 (25.05%) |
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, 6 students have completed in 2 years and additional 33 students have completed in 3rd year (for less than 2 years programs).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150% normal time (Overall) | 244 (24.45%) |
118 (25.05%) |
126 (23.91%) |
| 150% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 33 (3.31%) |
21 (4.46%) |
12 (2.28%) |
| 150% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 211 (21.14%) |
97 (20.59%) |
114 (21.63%) |
| 100% normal time (Overall) | 150 (15.03%) |
- | - |
| 100% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 6 (0.60%) |
- | - |
| 100% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 144 (14.43%) |
- | - |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 24.45% (244/998) | 25.05% (118/471) | 23.91% (126/527) |
| Asian | 7.69% (1/13) | 0.00% (0/6) | 14.29% (1/7) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 21.32% (58/272) | 21.36% (22/103) | 21.30% (36/169) |
| Hispanic | 16.67% (5/30) | 18.75% (3/16) | 14.29% (2/14) |
| White | 26.75% (176/658) | 27.46% (92/335) | 26.01% (84/323) |
| Two or More Race | 14.29% (3/21) | 0.00% (0/7) | 21.43% (3/14) |
| Unknown | 100.00% (1/1) | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) |