Outcomes at GHC
Graduation Rate
20.66%
Transfer-out Rate
36.83%
Retention Rate
59.00%
The graduation rate at Georgia Highlands College is 20.66% last year which is lower (less completion rate) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. 207 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,002 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 22.25%.
The transfer-out rate is 36.83% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. The retention rate (full-time students) is 59% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Georgia Highlands College and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Georgia Highlands College. 207 students have completed and 369 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 34 students still enrolled and 392 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,002 | 5 | 997 |
| Completers | 207 (20.66%) | 3 | 204 |
| Transfer-out | 369 (36.83%) | 1 | 368 |
| Still Enrolled | 34 (3.39%) | - | 34 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 392 (39.12%) | 1 | 391 |
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, 1 students have completed in 4 years.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 1 (20.00%) |
1 (33.33%) |
0 (0.00%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 207 (4,140.00%) |
78 (2,600.00%) |
129 (6,450.00%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 20.66% (207/1,002) | 17.77% (78/439) | 22.91% (129/563) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 14.29% (1/7) | 0.00% (0/3) | 25.00% (1/4) |
| Asian | 22.22% (4/18) | 18.18% (2/11) | 28.57% (2/7) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 15.00% (24/160) | 14.49% (10/69) | 15.38% (14/91) |
| Hispanic | 23.72% (37/156) | 21.15% (11/52) | 25.00% (26/104) |
| White | 21.25% (129/607) | 18.09% (51/282) | 24.00% (78/325) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 100.00% (1/1) | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) |
| Two or More Race | 17.95% (7/39) | 12.50% (2/16) | 21.74% (5/23) |