The national average community college completion rates for first-time, full-time students is approximately 44% (2025).
For public community colleges, the average community college completion rates for first-time, full-time students is approximately 36%.
For private community colleges, the average community college completion rates for first-time, full-time students is approximately 58%.
Completion Rates Range: 20%
64%
Avg. Completion Rates: 41%
Average Community College Completion Rates for First-Time, Full-Time Students (2025)
State
Average Completion Rates
Colleges with Highest Completion Rates
26.83%
26.28%
38.18%
40.05%
55.35%
19.62%
61.19%
40.00%
28.19%
44.29%
37.32%
50.94%
54.77%
41.48%
42.55%
37.15%
23.70%
28.41%
21.28%
29.77%
33.95%
38.84%
43.30%
32.26%
46.67%
54.47%
34.69%
35.12%
23.75%
33.33%
36.84%
44.95%
55.24%
50.00%
44.74%
53.90%
25.79%
58.43%
64.29%
- Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers (99.00%)
- Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton (86.00%)
- Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest (79.00%)
- Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville (76.00%)
- Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro (76.00%)
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48.28%
50.69%
41.65%
50.00%
41.94%
49.49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the national average community college completion rates for first-time, full-time students?
The national average community college completion rates for first-time, full-time students is 44% for 2025.
What are schools with the highest average community college completion rates for first-time, full-time students in the United States?
The schools with the highest average community college completion rates for first-time, full-time students in the United States include Assumption College for Sisters, Maine College of Health Professions and Montefiore School of Nursing.
What is the state with the highest average community college completion rates for first-time, full-time students?
The state with the highest average community college completion rates for first-time, full-time students is Tennessee.
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