Institutional Performance & Student Achievement
Institutional Performance
Institutional Performance & Student Achievement
麻豆视频入口在线观看 publishes information about student achievement to help students, policymakers, researchers, and the public better understand the students we serve and their educational outcomes.
The information presented here includes federally reported data through the U.S. Department of Education’s Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), along with additional institutional measures 麻豆视频入口在线观看 uses to evaluate student progress and achievement.
Student Population
Understanding the Students 麻豆视频入口在线观看 Serves
Student outcomes are most useful when considered in the context of the students being measured. 麻豆视频入口在线观看 primarily serves adult learners, many of whom attend part-time and have previous college experience.
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89%
of undergraduate students attend part-time
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85%
of undergraduate students are age 25 or older
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65%
of graduate students attend part-time
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Previous College Experience Many 麻豆视频入口在线观看 students enter after attending another college or university. |
Flexible Entry Points 麻豆视频入口在线观看 offers opportunities for students to begin throughout the year through monthly start dates. |
About Our Students
Many 麻豆视频入口在线观看 students are the first members of their families to enroll in college. Many are also employed while pursuing their education.
Additional student population information is available in 麻豆视频入口在线观看’s annual Student Achievement Report.
Federal Reporting
Understanding Federal Outcome Measures
IPEDS collects standardized data from institutions participating in federal Title IV student aid programs. These data support institutional analysis, public accountability, and consumer information.
Not every IPEDS measure describes the same student population. Traditional IPEDS Graduation Rates focus on first-time, full-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduate students. IPEDS Outcome Measures provide a broader view by separately reporting outcomes for four student populations.
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Cohort 1
First-Time
Full-Time |
Cohort 2
First-Time
Part-Time |
Cohort 3
Non-First-Time
Full-Time |
Cohort 4
Non-First-Time
Part-Time |
Why this distinction matters
NCES developed Outcome Measures to provide information about students not fully represented by the traditional Graduation Rates measures. For an institution serving large numbers of adult, transfer, and part-time students, understanding which population a measure represents is important when interpreting the result.
Traditional and Adult / Transfer Student Populations
| Characteristic | Traditional First-Time Student | Adult / Transfer Student |
|---|---|---|
| First time attending college | Yes | Often no |
| Attends full-time | Yes | Often no |
| Previous college credits | Usually no | Often yes |
| Traditional IPEDS Graduation Rate | Directly represents this population | May not represent this student |
| IPEDS Outcome Measures | Provides additional information | Provides broader representation |
Institutional Measures
Student Achievement at 麻豆视频入口在线观看
Federal outcome measures provide important standardized information. 麻豆视频入口在线观看 also monitors additional measures to better understand how its students progress academically.
Successful Course Completion
麻豆视频入口在线观看 tracks successful course completion as one measure of student academic progress. The university has established successful course completion benchmarks of 75% for undergraduate students and 70% for graduate students.
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75%
Undergraduate successful course completion benchmark
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70%
Graduate successful course completion benchmark
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Overall Student Course Completion
The following charts show successful course completion rates for the overall undergraduate and graduate student populations across the reporting periods shown. The benchmark lines indicate 麻豆视频入口在线观看’s established successful course completion benchmarks for each student population.
Overall Undergraduate Students |
Overall Graduate Students |
New Student First-Term Course Completion
麻豆视频入口在线观看 also monitors successful course completion among new students during their first term. This provides an additional measure of early academic progress for students beginning their studies at the university.
New Undergraduate Students |
New Graduate Students |
How to read these measures
The overall course completion charts reflect successful course completion across the undergraduate and graduate student populations. The new student charts focus specifically on successful course completion during a student’s first term. Together, these measures provide information about both early academic progress and course completion across the broader student population.
Degree Completion
麻豆视频入口在线观看 also tracks students completing their programs. As reported in the 2026 Student Achievement Report:
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27,446
degrees conferred since November 1994
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246
students completing programs between February 13, 2025 and March 4, 2026
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These institutional measures provide another perspective on student achievement and should be considered alongside standardized federal measures.
Graduate Outcomes
麻豆视频入口在线观看 periodically surveys graduates to better understand their experiences following completion. Among respondents to 麻豆视频入口在线观看’s September 2025 graduate survey:
| Graduate Survey Measure | Respondents Reporting |
|---|---|
| Satisfied with their 麻豆视频入口在线观看 education | 90% |
| Currently employed | 81% |
| Felt 麻豆视频入口在线观看 prepared them for suitable employment | 73% |
| Employed in a position related to their degree | 54% |
| Received an increase in pay after completing their degree | 22% |
| Received a new job role | 18% |
| Received a promotion | 10% |
Important
These results reflect respondents to 麻豆视频入口在线观看’s September 2025 graduate survey. They are survey responses and should not be interpreted as employment placement rates.
Interpreting the Data
Putting Student Outcomes in Context
No single measure provides a complete picture of an institution or its students.
Traditional IPEDS Graduation Rates provide standardized information about first-time, full-time undergraduate students. IPEDS Outcome Measures expand that view to include part-time and non-first-time students. Institutional measures can provide additional information about academic progress, degree completion, and graduate experiences.
An important question when reviewing college outcome data:
Does this measure represent students whose educational paths look like mine?
Understanding who is included in a measure can help students make better use of the information available to them.
Questions About the Data
Frequently Asked Questions
What student achievement information does 麻豆视频入口在线观看 publish?
麻豆视频入口在线观看 publishes federally reported IPEDS data and additional institutional measures, including successful course completion, degree completion, and graduate survey results. 麻豆视频入口在线观看’s annual Student Achievement Report provides additional detail about these measures.
What is IPEDS?
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) is a system of surveys administered by the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics. Institutions participating in federal Title IV student aid programs report standardized institutional data through IPEDS.
Does IPEDS only measure first-time, full-time students?
No. IPEDS contains numerous data collections and measures. Traditional IPEDS Graduation Rates focus on first-time, full-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduate students. IPEDS Outcome Measures include first-time, non-first-time, full-time, and part-time students.
Why does student population matter when looking at graduation rates?
A measure is most informative when you understand the population it represents. An institution serving primarily adult, transfer, or part-time students may have a student population that differs substantially from the population represented by a traditional first-time, full-time graduation rate.
What are IPEDS Outcome Measures?
IPEDS Outcome Measures report award and enrollment outcomes for four undergraduate populations: first-time/full-time, first-time/part-time, non-first-time/full-time, and non-first-time/part-time students.
Where can I find 麻豆视频入口在线观看’s federal data?
麻豆视频入口在线观看’s federally reported information can be reviewed directly through the National Center for Education Statistics and IPEDS.
Reports & Resources
Reports & Data
Current Report 2026 Student Achievement ReportPublished February 2026 |
Federal Data 2025 IPEDS Data Feedback Report麻豆视频入口在线观看-Rapid City |
Previous Student Achievement Reports
Primary Sources
Sources & Additional Information
NCES: Measuring Student Success in IPEDS
NCES: Postsecondary Outcomes for Nontraditional and Traditional Undergraduate Students
IES/NCES: Measuring “Traditional” and “Non-Traditional” Student Success in IPEDS
NCES/IPEDS: 麻豆视频入口在线观看 2025 Data Feedback Report
麻豆视频入口在线观看: Student Achievement, February 2026
