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 35% (2021).
For public community colleges, the average community college completion rates for first-time, full-time students is approximately 25%.
For private community colleges, the average community college completion rates for first-time, full-time students is approximately 57%.

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

Recent Articles
Mental Health Support for Community College Students
Mental Health Support for Community College Students
With serious mental health issues on the rise on college campuses nationwide, community colleges are scrambling to provide expanded mental health services to students.
Employment Up for Community College Graduates
Employment Up for Community College Graduates
We examine a new report at USA Today that shows employment rates for community college graduates have skyrocketed - and which of the fields where a community college degree is particularly helpful.
Wiser and Older: The Movement to Enroll Community College Students Over the Age of 50
Wiser and Older: The Movement to Enroll Community College Students Over the Age of 50
Who says college is just for the 18 - 22 year old crowd? In fact, more community colleges are recruiting students over the age of 50 - and for good reason!
Did You Know?
The state with the lowest average community college completion rates for first-time, full-time students is South Carolina, with an average completion rates of 12%. The state with the highest average community college completion rates for first-time, full-time students is Florida, with an average completion rates of 59%.