Fall 2017 Entering Cohort
Technical College of the Lowcountry
Overview
This page presents a summary of student completion outcomes for first-time, degree-seeking students who began at the Technical College of the Lowcountry in Fall 2017. Outcomes are tracked over a six-year period and compared to national benchmarks for two-year public institutions.
Data are provided by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center and reflect enrollment and completion activity across institutions nationwide.
Key Takeaways
- Overall completion rate: 27.62%
- National benchmark: 43.45%
- Still enrolled after 6 years: 11.80%
- No longer enrolled: 60.58%
Insight: Full-time students had significantly higher completion rates than part-time students.
Completion by Enrollment Intensity
TCL Students
Overall (298 students)
- Completion Rate: 27.62%
- Still Enrolled: 11.80%
- Not Enrolled: 60.58%
Full-Time Only (41 students)
- Completion Rate: 48.78%
Part-Time Only (92 students)
- Completion Rate: 5.49%
Mixed Enrollment (165 students)
- Completion Rate: 34.69%
National Benchmark Comparison
Overall Completion Rate: 43.45%
- Full-Time: 66.55%
- Part-Time: 20.23%
- Mixed: 38.10%
Completion by Gender
TCL Students
- Men: 27.82% completion
- Women: 27.49% completion
Observation: Completion rates are nearly identical between men and women.
National Comparison
- Men: 41.01%
- Women: 46.86%
Completion by Age at Entry
TCL Students
- Age 20 and younger: 28.24%
- Age 21–24: 27.84%
- Over 24: 24.16%
National Benchmark
- 20 and younger: 44.49%
- 21–24: 34.91%
- Over 24: 40.98%
Completion by Race/Ethnicity
TCL Students
- White: 34.56%
- Hispanic: 34.34%
- Black: 16.53%
- Asian: 33.67%
- Two or More Races: 11.77%
National Benchmark
- White: 51.10%
- Hispanic: 38.04%
- Black: 31.58%
- Asian: 53.78%
Key Observations
- Full-time enrollment strongly correlates with higher completion rates.
- TCL completion rates are below national averages across most categories.
- Students enrolled part-time have significantly lower completion outcomes.
- Racial disparities in completion rates are present and mirror national trends.
Definitions and Methodology
- Cohort: First-time, degree-seeking students entering Fall 2017
- Timeframe: Six academic years (through completion or last enrollment)
- Completion: Includes degrees or certificates earned at any institution
- Persistence: Students still enrolled but not yet completed
Data are drawn from national enrollment and degree records covering approximately 96% of U.S. college enrollments.
Important Notes
- Results may differ from IPEDS due to broader tracking (includes transfers and multi-institution outcomes)
- Data include both full-time and part-time students
- Outcomes include completions at institutions other than TCL
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