Outcomes at MCC
Graduation Rate
34.40%
Transfer-out Rate
11.70%
Retention Rate
66.00%
The graduation rate at Meridian Community College is 34.40% last year which is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Mississippi. 150 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 436 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 41.00%.
The transfer-out rate is 11.70% that is lower (small number of students transferred-out) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Mississippi. The retention rate (full-time students) is 66% that is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Mississippi.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Meridian Community College and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
Next table summarizes the outcome measures with number of students at Meridian Community College. 150 students have completed and 51 students have transferred out to other institute. In addition, 34 students still enrolled and 201 students have left the school before completing program.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 436 | 198 | 238 |
| Completers | 150 (34.40%) | 77 (38.89%) | 73 (30.67%) |
| Transfer-out | 51 (11.70%) | 28 (14.14%) | 23 (9.66%) |
| Still Enrolled | 34 (7.80%) | 10 (5.05%) | 24 (10.08%) |
| No Longer Enrolled | 201 (46.10%) | 83 (41.92%) | 118 (49.58%) |
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, 23 students have completed in 2 years and additional 26 students have completed in 3rd year (for less than 2 years programs).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150% normal time (Overall) | 150 (34.40%) |
77 (38.89%) |
73 (30.67%) |
| 150% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 26 (5.96%) |
16 (8.08%) |
10 (4.20%) |
| 150% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 124 (28.44%) |
61 (30.81%) |
63 (26.47%) |
| 100% normal time (Overall) | 118 (27.06%) |
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| 100% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 23 (5.28%) |
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| 100% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 95 (21.79%) |
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Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 34.40% (150/436) | 38.89% (77/198) | 30.67% (73/238) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 50.00% (3/6) | 100.00% (1/1) | 40.00% (2/5) |
| Asian | 50.00% (1/2) | 100.00% (1/1) | 0.00% (0/1) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 23.91% (33/138) | 32.69% (17/52) | 18.60% (16/86) |
| Hispanic | 50.00% (8/16) | 66.67% (6/9) | 28.57% (2/7) |
| White | 38.20% (68/178) | 36.84% (35/95) | 39.76% (33/83) |
| Two or More Race | 66.67% (4/6) | 100.00% (2/2) | 50.00% (2/4) |
| Unknown | 37.08% (33/89) | 39.47% (15/38) | 35.29% (18/51) |