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 2021-22
Student Demographic Profile:
- 4,3024 Headcount (unduplicated)
- 1,785 FYE (Full Year Equivalent)
- 50.2% Male; 47.2% Female
- 51.7% Full-time, 48.3% Part-time
- Average Age - 28.5 years
- 20.9% Students of Color
- 31.0 % Pell Eligible
- 53.9% First Generation (Federal definition – parents did not graduate from college)
- 22.2% First Generation (MN State definition – parents did not attend college)
- 45.1% Underrepresented (defined as Students of Color, Pell eligible, or First Generation - MN)
- 44 Veterans enrolled
- 461 PSEO students enrolled
College Profile:
- 593 Graduates
- 379 Degrees awarded
- 140 Certificates awarded
- 74 Diplomas awarded
Student Outcomes:
College Persistence and Completion Rate
Percent of fall 2020 cohort of entering Full-time students who have graduated, transferred or retained to the second fall: 62.5%
Completion Rate
Percent of fall 2019 cohort of entering Full-time students who have completed in 3 years: 44.1%
Related Employment of Graduates Rate
Percent of FY 2021 graduates reporting employment during the year after graduation in a job related to their program or major: 85.1%
Continuing Education Rate
Percent of FY 2021 graduates reporting continuing their education during the year after graduation: 28.9%