Outcomes at Western Iowa Tech CC
Graduation Rate
42.44%
Transfer-out Rate
7.41%
Retention Rate
57.00%
The graduation rate at Western Iowa Tech Community College is 42.44% last year which is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Iowa. 275 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 648 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 56.00%.
The transfer-out rate is 7.41% that is much lower (most first-time students continue to attend) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Iowa. The retention rate (full-time students) is 57% that is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Iowa.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Western Iowa Tech Community College and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
Next table summarizes the outcome measures with number of students at Western Iowa Tech Community College. 275 students have completed and 48 students have transferred out to other institute. In addition, 25 students still enrolled and 300 students have left the school before completing program.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 648 | 324 | 324 |
| Completers | 275 (42.44%) | 149 (45.99%) | 126 (38.89%) |
| Transfer-out | 48 (7.41%) | 22 (6.79%) | 26 (8.02%) |
| Still Enrolled | 25 (3.86%) | 11 (3.40%) | 14 (4.32%) |
| No Longer Enrolled | 300 (46.30%) | 142 (43.83%) | 158 (48.77%) |
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, 100 students have completed in 2 years and additional 117 students have completed in 3rd year (for less than 2 years programs).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150% normal time (Overall) | 275 (42.44%) |
149 (45.99%) |
126 (38.89%) |
| 150% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 117 (18.06%) |
64 (19.75%) |
53 (16.36%) |
| 150% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 158 (24.38%) |
85 (26.23%) |
73 (22.53%) |
| 100% normal time (Overall) | 204 (31.48%) |
- | - |
| 100% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 100 (15.43%) |
- | - |
| 100% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 104 (16.05%) |
- | - |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 42.44% (275/648) | 45.99% (149/324) | 38.89% (126/324) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 33.33% (2/6) | 50.00% (2/4) | 0.00% (0/2) |
| Asian | 37.50% (6/16) | 40.00% (4/10) | 33.33% (2/6) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 26.32% (5/19) | 33.33% (3/9) | 20.00% (2/10) |
| Hispanic | 43.61% (58/133) | 48.57% (34/70) | 38.10% (24/63) |
| White | 46.36% (153/330) | 51.55% (83/161) | 41.42% (70/169) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 100.00% (1/1) | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) |
| Two or More Race | 28.57% (8/28) | 37.50% (3/8) | 25.00% (5/20) |
| Unknown | 38.46% (5/13) | 50.00% (3/6) | 28.57% (2/7) |