Graduation & Retention Rates
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Analyzing Graduation & Retention Rates
The graduation and retention rate data presented here reflect the college’s Mission, Vision & Values, and Goal 1.1 Identifying and Defining Student Success of the 2024-2029 Strategic Plan.
| IPEDS Report Year | Cohort Year | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2017 | 39% |
| 2022 | 2018 | 56% |
| 2023 | 2019 | 38% |
| 2024 | 2020 | 72% |
| 2025 | 2021 | 48% |
*Graduation Rates are determined by calculating the number of students completing their program within 150 percent of normal time to completion.
| IPEDS Report Year | Cohort Year | Retention Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2019 | 66% |
| 2022 | 2010 | 83% |
| 2023 | 2021 | 66% |
| 2024 | 2022 | 72% |
| 2025 | 2023 | 63% |
*Retention rates are based on the number of first-time, full-time, degree/certificate-seeking students who enter the institution in the fall term and who return to the same institution the following term.
Source: IPEDS
Updated: October 2025