The Office of Research and Institutional Effectiveness seeks to measure the degree to which South Central College is meeting its stated mission. Based on an effect- or impact-oriented philosophy of continuous organizational improvement. The Office of Research and Institutional Effectiveness provides guidance on the assessment and supporting information for institutional planning, policy formation and decision-making across the college.
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FY 2018-19
Student Demographic Profile:
- 4,475 Headcount (unduplicated)
- 2.137.9 FYE (Full Year Equivalent)
- 46.9% Female, 51.1% Male
- 59% Full-time, 41% Part-time
- Average Age - 28.4 years
- 21.3% Students of Color
- 36.0 % Pell Eligible
- 55.7% First Generation (Federal definition – parents did not graduate from college)
- 20.1% First Generation (MN State definition – parents did not attend college)
- 49.7% Underrepresented (defined as Students of Color, Pell eligible, or First Generation - MN)
- 85 Veterans enrolled
- 241 PSEO students enrolled
College Profile:
- 652 Graduates
- 448 Degrees awarded
- 148 Certificates awarded
- 63 Diplomas awarded
Student Outcomes:
College Persistence and Completion Rate:
- Percent of fall 2017 cohort of entering Full-time students who have graduated, transferred or retained to the second fall: 65.9%
Completion Rate:
- Percent of fall 2015 cohort of entering Full-time students who have completed in 3 years: 47.8%
Related Employment of Graduates Rate:
- Percent of FY 2017 graduates reporting employment during the year after graduation in a job related to their program or major: 90.5%
Continuing Education Rate:
- Percent of FY 2018 graduates reporting continuing their education during the year after graduation: 29.3%