The national average community college completion rates for first-time, full-time students is approximately 3% (2024-25).
For public community colleges, the average community college completion rates for first-time, full-time students is approximately 2%.
For private community colleges, the average community college completion rates for first-time, full-time students is approximately 5%.
Completion Rates Range: 16%
64%
Avg. Completion Rates: 35%
Average Community College Completion Rates for First-Time, Full-Time Students (2024-25)
State
Average Completion Rates
Colleges with Highest Completion Rates
25.82%
19.69%
34.74%
35.02%
55.72%
16.22%
64.23%
43.61%
22.64%
28.14%
36.47%
27.55%
34.97%
39.39%
38.30%
36.30%
31.58%
27.24%
20.74%
21.02%
32.37%
37.84%
33.91%
30.36%
46.73%
57.89%
34.39%
29.25%
24.79%
30.22%
35.27%
37.93%
31.03%
30.69%
22.18%
56.86%
23.96%
56.96%
30.24%
- Dyersburg State Community College (24.00%)
- Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens (1.00%)
- Chattanooga College Medical Dental and Technical Careers (1.00%)
- Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton (0.86%)
- Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest (0.79%)
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26.37%
55.61%
37.53%
37.31%
28.62%
47.36%
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 3% for 2024-25.
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 St Joseph School of Nursing, Maine College of Health Professions and Assumption College for Sisters.
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 Florida.
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