Outcomes at Northampton County Area CC
Graduation Rate
23.61%
Transfer-out Rate
20.21%
Retention Rate
64.00%
The graduation rate at Northampton County Area Community College is 23.61% last year which is lower (less completion rate) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. 264 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,118 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 30.50%.
The transfer-out rate is 20.21% that is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The retention rate (full-time students) is 64% that is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Pennsylvania.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Northampton County Area Community College and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
Next table summarizes the outcome measures with number of students at Northampton County Area Community College. 264 students have completed and 226 students have transferred out to other institute. In addition, 162 students still enrolled and 466 students have left the school before completing program.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,118 | 544 | 574 |
| Completers | 264 (23.61%) | 135 (24.82%) | 129 (22.47%) |
| Transfer-out | 226 (20.21%) | 106 (19.49%) | 120 (20.91%) |
| Still Enrolled | 162 (14.49%) | 74 (13.60%) | 88 (15.33%) |
| No Longer Enrolled | 466 (41.68%) | 229 (42.10%) | 237 (41.29%) |
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, 122 students have completed in 2 years and additional 122 students have completed in 3rd year (for less than 2 years programs).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150% normal time (Overall) | 264 (23.61%) |
135 (24.82%) |
129 (22.47%) |
| 150% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 122 (10.91%) |
59 (10.85%) |
63 (10.98%) |
| 150% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 142 (12.70%) |
76 (13.97%) |
66 (11.50%) |
| 100% normal time (Overall) | 264 (23.61%) |
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| 100% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 122 (10.91%) |
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| 100% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 142 (12.70%) |
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Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 23.61% (264/1,118) | 24.82% (135/544) | 22.47% (129/574) |
| Asian | 29.41% (10/34) | 17.65% (3/17) | 41.18% (7/17) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 16.00% (20/125) | 16.22% (12/74) | 15.69% (8/51) |
| Hispanic | 19.26% (52/270) | 17.50% (21/120) | 20.67% (31/150) |
| White | 27.93% (150/537) | 29.77% (78/262) | 26.18% (72/275) |
| Two or More Race | 16.67% (7/42) | 11.11% (2/18) | 20.83% (5/24) |
| Unknown | 22.55% (23/102) | 34.00% (17/50) | 11.54% (6/52) |