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 approximately 37% (2021).
For public community colleges, the average community college completion rates for first-time, full-time students is approximately 28%.
For private community colleges, the average community college completion rates for first-time, full-time students is approximately 58%.

Average Community College Completion Rates for First-Time, Full-Time Students (2021)

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The state with the lowest average community college completion rates for first-time, full-time students is Michigan, with an average completion rates of 16%. The state with the highest average community college completion rates for first-time, full-time students is Florida, with an average completion rates of 63%.