Outcomes at DCC
Graduation Rate
29.70%
Transfer-out Rate
19.09%
Retention Rate
61.00%
The graduation rate at Dutchess Community College is 29.70% last year which is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in New York. 319 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,074 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 31.75%.
The transfer-out rate is 19.09% that is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in New York. The retention rate (full-time students) is 61% that is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in New York.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Dutchess Community College and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
Next table summarizes the outcome measures with number of students at Dutchess Community College. 319 students have completed and 205 students have transferred out to other institute. In addition, 139 students still enrolled and 411 students have left the school before completing program.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,074 | 564 | 510 |
| Completers | 319 (29.70%) | 164 (29.08%) | 155 (30.39%) |
| Transfer-out | 205 (19.09%) | 107 (18.97%) | 98 (19.22%) |
| Still Enrolled | 139 (12.94%) | 77 (13.65%) | 62 (12.16%) |
| No Longer Enrolled | 411 (38.27%) | 216 (38.30%) | 195 (38.24%) |
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, 4 students have completed in 2 years and additional 4 students have completed in 3rd year (for less than 2 years programs).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150% normal time (Overall) | 319 (29.70%) |
164 (29.08%) |
155 (30.39%) |
| 150% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 4 (0.37%) |
2 (0.35%) |
2 (0.39%) |
| 150% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 315 (29.33%) |
162 (28.72%) |
153 (30.00%) |
| 100% normal time (Overall) | 214 (19.93%) |
- | - |
| 100% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 4 (0.37%) |
- | - |
| 100% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 210 (19.55%) |
- | - |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 29.70% (319/1,074) | 29.08% (164/564) | 30.39% (155/510) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 100.00% (1/1) | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) |
| Asian | 30.77% (8/26) | 38.46% (5/13) | 23.08% (3/13) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 17.42% (27/155) | 12.99% (10/77) | 21.79% (17/78) |
| Hispanic | 26.76% (76/284) | 23.88% (32/134) | 29.33% (44/150) |
| White | 35.21% (175/497) | 35.23% (99/281) | 35.19% (76/216) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 100.00% (2/2) | - (0/0) | 100.00% (2/2) |
| Two or More Race | 27.59% (16/58) | 32.14% (9/28) | 23.33% (7/30) |
| Unknown | 26.09% (12/46) | 22.22% (6/27) | 31.58% (6/19) |