Outcomes at Essex
Graduation Rate
16.91%
Transfer-out Rate
12.98%
Retention Rate
61.00%
The graduation rate at Essex County College is 16.91% last year which is lower (less completion rate) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in New Jersey. 211 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,248 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is lower (less completion rate) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 23.17%.
The transfer-out rate is 12.98% that is lower (small number of students transferred-out) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in New Jersey. The retention rate (full-time students) is 61% that is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in New Jersey.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Essex County College and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
Next table summarizes the outcome measures with number of students at Essex County College. 211 students have completed and 162 students have transferred out to other institute. In addition, 218 students still enrolled and 657 students have left the school before completing program.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,248 | 579 | 669 |
| Completers | 211 (16.91%) | 87 (15.03%) | 124 (18.54%) |
| Transfer-out | 162 (12.98%) | 74 (12.78%) | 88 (13.15%) |
| Still Enrolled | 218 (17.47%) | 93 (16.06%) | 125 (18.68%) |
| No Longer Enrolled | 657 (52.64%) | 325 (56.13%) | 332 (49.63%) |
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, 0 students have completed in 2 years and additional 2 students have completed in 3rd year (for less than 2 years programs).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150% normal time (Overall) | 211 (16.91%) |
87 (15.03%) |
124 (18.54%) |
| 150% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 2 (0.16%) |
- | 2 (0.30%) |
| 150% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 209 (16.75%) |
87 (15.03%) |
122 (18.24%) |
| 100% normal time (Overall) | 69 (5.53%) |
- | - |
| 100% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 69 (5.53%) |
- | - |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 16.91% (211/1,248) | 15.03% (87/579) | 18.54% (124/669) |
| Asian | 36.00% (9/25) | 35.71% (5/14) | 36.36% (4/11) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 14.52% (90/620) | 12.36% (34/275) | 16.23% (56/345) |
| Hispanic | 13.42% (42/313) | 12.69% (17/134) | 13.97% (25/179) |
| White | 16.67% (13/78) | 10.42% (5/48) | 26.67% (8/30) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 50.00% (1/2) | 50.00% (1/2) | - (0/0) |
| Two or More Race | 10.53% (2/19) | 9.09% (1/11) | 12.50% (1/8) |
| Unknown | 30.77% (16/52) | 20.69% (6/29) | 43.48% (10/23) |