Northland Community & Technical College is committed to transparency and accountability in sharing student success outcomes. This information is provided in compliance with federal Student Right-to-Know regulations and Minnesota State reporting requirements.
Why it Matters: These measures help students, families, and the community understand how Northland supports educational goals and workforce readiness.
Student Right-To-Know Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates
Student Right-To-Know is a federal law that requires all colleges and universities to disclose certain information to students. This handout provides the information that a college must provide to students on graduation rates and transfer-out rates for full-time students seeking degrees at Northland Community & Technical College.
What is a graduation rate, and what is a transfer-out rate?
Federal regulations outline the procedures for calculating graduation and transfer rates. The rates are based on a study of Northland students who began at the college in the fall and are enrolled full-time, seeking to earn a degree, diploma, or certificate.
- The graduation rate is the percentage of students who graduated from Northland within three years.
- The transfer-out rate is the percentage of students who did not graduate from Northland but instead transferred to another college or university within three years.
What do I need to know about these rates?
- These rates do not report on all students at Northland.
- Since Northland has an open-door policy, many new students need to take developmental courses to improve their reading, writing, or math skills before enrolling in other college courses.
- Students who switch from full-time to part-time enrollment or “stop out” for one or more semesters are more likely to take more than three years to graduate.
- Some students take jobs before they graduate.
- Other students delay their education for personal, family, or financial reasons.
The most recent cohort with graduation and transfer-out rates is students who entered Northland in Fall 2021.
Fall 2021
- Cohort Size: 252
- Percent of Student Body: 9%
| Northland | Graduation RatE | Transfer-Out Rate | Combined Rate | MinnState College Combined Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2021 | 56% | 11% | 67% | 59% |
| Fall 2020 | N/A | N/A | 62% | 57% |
| Fall 2019 | N/A | N/A | 64% | 54% |
| Fall 2018 | 43% | 19% | 64% | 55% |
| Fall 2017 | 43% | 18% | 62% | 54% |
Reported Race & Ethnicity
Due to rounding, percentages may not always add up exactly.
| Race & Ethnicity | Graduation RatE | Transfer-Out Rate | Combined Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | * | * | * |
| Asian | * | * | * |
| Black or African American | 50% | 30% | 80% |
| Hispanic of any race | * | * | * |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | * | * | * |
| Two or more races | * | * | * |
| U.S. Nonresident | * | * | * |
| Unknown race and ethnicity | * | * | * |
| White | 61% | 10% | 71% |
* Suppressed to protect student privacy.
Reported Student Gender
| Student Gender | Graduation RatE | Transfer-Out Rate | Combined Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55% | 13% | 68% |
| Male | 57% | 9% | 66% |
Financial Aid Markers
| Markers | Graduation RatE | Transfer-Out Rate | Combined Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant Recipient | 56% | 9% | 65% |
| Received neither Pell nor Subsidized Stafford Loans | 61% | 12% | 73% |
| Received Subsidized Stafford Loans, but no Pell | 33% | 11% | 44% |
Student Success Accountability Metrics
Understanding student achievement measures is crucial for assessing how effectively Northland supports academic progress and career readiness. These indicators—ranging from developmental education completion to graduation, licensure success, and employment outcomes—provide a clear picture of student persistence and long-term success. Reviewing these data helps identify strengths and opportunities to improve student support and outcomes.
Developmental Education One-Year Completion Rate
Of students who took developmental reading, writing, or math within two years of the fall entering cohort term, those who completed all developmental coursework within one year.
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Second Fall Student Persistence and Completion Rate
Percent of a fall entering cohort of regular and transfer students who have been retained, graduated, or transferred by the second fall term following original fall enrollment.
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Related Employment Rate for Graduates
The percentage of institution graduates who were available for related employment in the year after graduation, and who reported being employed during the year after graduation in a job related to their program or major.
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Licensure Exam Pass Rate
Percent of a cohort of students or graduates that passed a state or national licensure examination. This measure is a weighted average pass rate and currently includes four licensing exams: nursing, teaching, peace officer, and radiography.
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Data sourced from Minnesota State Student Success Accountability Metrics and IPEDS. Updated annually.