Retention Rates - Fall 2021 Cohort
  Adjusted CohortHeadcount Cohort students still enrolled or completed by the following fall Fall to Fall Cohort Retention Rate
First-time, Full-time, Certificate- or Degree-Seeking 238 159 67%
First-time, Part-time, Certificate- or Degree-Seeking 9 4 44%
Source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) Graduation Rate Survey

IPEDS Cohort

The number of first-time, full-time, degree- or certificate-seeking students entering Pratt Community College (PCC) by the census day for the fall semester.

  • First-time: A student who has enrolled in college for the first time after completing high school. (Note: Students enrolled in college courses during high school are not included during their high school tenure; students who enrolled in college courses during high school are considered a member of the college's first-time cohort when they enroll in college for the first time after their high school graduation or successful GED award).
  • Full-time: A student enrolled in 12 or more college credit hours during one semester.
  • Degree- or certificate-seeking: A student who has officially identified intent to complete a federal financial aid-eligible certificate or Associate’s degree program.

Graduation Rate

The percentage of IPEDS cohort students who completed a degree or certificate at PCC within 150% (3 academic years) of completion time.

Transfer-out Rate

The percentage of IPEDS cohort student who transferred to another institution prior to completing a degree or certificate at PCC (transfer-outs are identified via StudentTracker, as service of the National Student Clearinghouse).

Questions regarding this report should be directed to the Data Services Office at 620-450-2223.