Outcomes at VSCC
Graduation Rate
22.68%
Transfer-out Rate
9.71%
Retention Rate
49.00%
The graduation rate at Volunteer State Community College is 22.68% last year which is lower (less completion rate) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Tennessee. 467 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 2,059 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 26.00%.
The transfer-out rate is 9.71% that is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Tennessee. The retention rate (full-time students) is 49% that is lower (many students stopped or transferred-out) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Tennessee.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Volunteer State Community College and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
Next table summarizes the outcome measures with number of students at Volunteer State Community College. 467 students have completed and 200 students have transferred out to other institute. In addition, 129 students still enrolled and 1,263 students have left the school before completing program.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 2,059 | 869 | 1,190 |
| Completers | 467 (22.68%) | 181 (20.83%) | 286 (24.03%) |
| Transfer-out | 200 (9.71%) | 84 (9.67%) | 116 (9.75%) |
| Still Enrolled | 129 (6.27%) | 52 (5.98%) | 77 (6.47%) |
| No Longer Enrolled | 1,263 (61.34%) | 552 (63.52%) | 711 (59.75%) |
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 18 students have completed in 3rd year (for less than 2 years programs).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150% normal time (Overall) | 467 (22.68%) |
181 (20.83%) |
286 (24.03%) |
| 150% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 18 (0.87%) |
7 (0.81%) |
11 (0.92%) |
| 150% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 449 (21.81%) |
174 (20.02%) |
275 (23.11%) |
| 100% normal time (Overall) | 276 (13.40%) |
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| 100% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 14 (0.68%) |
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| 100% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 262 (12.72%) |
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Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 22.68% (467/2,059) | 20.83% (181/869) | 24.03% (286/1,190) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 14.29% (1/7) | 0.00% (0/4) | 33.33% (1/3) |
| Asian | 25.00% (6/24) | 23.53% (4/17) | 28.57% (2/7) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 7.88% (16/203) | 4.76% (4/84) | 10.08% (12/119) |
| Hispanic | 19.70% (40/203) | 16.28% (14/86) | 22.22% (26/117) |
| White | 25.39% (372/1,465) | 24.14% (148/613) | 26.29% (224/852) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 33.33% (1/3) | 0.00% (0/1) | 50.00% (1/2) |
| Two or More Race | 22.67% (17/75) | 24.14% (7/29) | 21.74% (10/46) |
| Unknown | 17.11% (13/76) | 11.76% (4/34) | 21.43% (9/42) |