Outcomes at Southern Union State CC
Graduation Rate
35.78%
Transfer-out Rate
29.59%
Retention Rate
67.00%
The graduation rate at Southern Union State Community College is 35.78% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Alabama. 341 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 953 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 31.33%.
The transfer-out rate is 29.59% that is extremely higher (many students transferred-out) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Alabama. The retention rate (full-time students) is 67% that is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Alabama.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Southern Union State Community College and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
Next table summarizes the outcome measures with number of students at Southern Union State Community College. 341 students have completed and 282 students have transferred out to other institute. In addition, 114 students still enrolled and 216 students have left the school before completing program.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 953 | 474 | 479 |
| Completers | 341 (35.78%) | 172 (36.29%) | 169 (35.28%) |
| Transfer-out | 282 (29.59%) | 140 (29.54%) | 142 (29.65%) |
| Still Enrolled | 114 (11.96%) | 49 (10.34%) | 65 (13.57%) |
| No Longer Enrolled | 216 (22.67%) | 113 (23.84%) | 103 (21.50%) |
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, 2 students have completed in 2 years and additional 48 students have completed in 3rd year (for less than 2 years programs).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150% normal time (Overall) | 341 (35.78%) |
172 (36.29%) |
169 (35.28%) |
| 150% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 48 (5.04%) |
32 (6.75%) |
16 (3.34%) |
| 150% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 293 (30.75%) |
140 (29.54%) |
153 (31.94%) |
| 100% normal time (Overall) | 210 (22.04%) |
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| 100% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 2 (0.21%) |
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| 100% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 208 (21.83%) |
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Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 35.78% (341/953) | 36.29% (172/474) | 35.28% (169/479) |
| Asian | 25.00% (2/8) | 0.00% (0/5) | 66.67% (2/3) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 27.85% (44/158) | 28.30% (15/53) | 27.62% (29/105) |
| Hispanic | 39.02% (16/41) | 42.86% (9/21) | 35.00% (7/20) |
| White | 37.99% (261/687) | 37.53% (137/365) | 38.51% (124/322) |
| Two or More Race | 31.25% (10/32) | 35.71% (5/14) | 27.78% (5/18) |
| Unknown | 22.22% (4/18) | 40.00% (4/10) | 0.00% (0/8) |