Many of the data elements reported through the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) fall under the umbrella of "Student Right to Know" legislation. One of the required elements is Graduation Rate.
This and other data elements are available to the general public on the U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences (IES) College Navigator.
This report includes a relatively small number of students who are new to college and enroll for the first time in Fall quarter for the purpose of earning a degree. The graduation rate accounts for students who finish within 150% of "normal" completion time, or three years (two years being "normal").
However, in reality, most Lower Columbia College students take longer to complete a degree.
Graduation Rates of First-Time Degree-Seeking Students
Based on IPEDS cohorts finishing withing 150% of completion time
| |
2007 Report |
2008 Report |
2009 Report |
2010 Report |
2011 Report |
| |
(2004 cohort) |
(2004 cohort) |
(2005 cohort) |
(2006 cohort) |
(2007 cohort) |
| LCC |
27% |
28% |
22% |
35% |
24% |
National
Comparison
Group |
20% |
19% |
18% |
19% |
20% |
Source: IPEDS Data Feedback Report
For more information contact:
Director of Institutional Research, Planning and Assessment