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 2020-21
Student Demographic Profile:
- 4,274 Headcount (unduplicated)
- 1,929 FYE (Full Year Equivalent)
- 48.3% Male; 49.6% Female
- 54.2% Full-time, 45.8% Part-time
- Average Age - 28.4 years
- 21.7% Students of Color
- 31.1 % Pell Eligible
- 53.2% First Generation (Federal definition – parents did not graduate from college)
- 21.1% First Generation (MN State definition – parents did not attend college)
- 46.7% Underrepresented (defined as Students of Color, Pell eligible, or First Generation - MN)
- 50 Veterans enrolled
- 384 PSEO students enrolled
College Profile:
- 514 graduates
- 398 degrees awarded
- 87 certificates awarded
- 64 diplomas awarded
Student Outcomes:
College Persistence and Completion Rate
Percent of fall 2019 cohort of entering Full-time students who have graduated, transferred or retained to the second fall: 63.5%
Completion Rate
Percent of fall 2017 cohort of entering Full-time students who have completed in 3 years: 49.4%
Related Employment of Graduates Rate
Percent of FY 2020 graduates reporting employment during the year after graduation in a job related to their program or major: 81.4%
Continuing Education Rate
Percent of FY 2020 graduates reporting continuing their education during the year after graduation: 33.8%