Student Success and Achievement Data
Student Success and Achievement Data
Skagit Valley College (SVC) collects and analyzes data on key, measurable indicators of student access and achievement including enrollments, retention, and completion. Data is also disaggregated by demographics such as race, gender, age group, first-generation status, and income to inform efforts and initiatives aimed at closing equity gaps in access and achievement. Additionally, we identify regional and national benchmark institutions to compare SVC’s performance with those of peer institutions. The criteria used to select regional benchmark institutions include: degree-granting four-year colleges, primarily offering associate’s degrees, public institutions located in similar regions (rural or suburban).
Regional Benchmark Institutions
The Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) manages ctcLink, a centralized system used by all 34 colleges in the state to oversee student enrollment, academic records, financial aid, billing, and more. SVC uses dashboards provided by SBCTC to benchmark our performance against regional peers on metrics such as retention, completion, and post-college employment earnings. The criteria used to select regional benchmark institutions include: degree-granting four-year colleges, primarily offering associate’s degrees, public institutions located in similar regions (rural or suburban).
The identified regional benchmark institutions are:
- Centralia College, WA
- Columbia Basin College, WA
- Yakima Valley College, WA
- Peninsula College, WA
- Wenatchee Valley College, WA
- Whatcom Community College, WA
View Regional 5Y Avg Retention Rates.xlsx
(this grath and Excel do not include student breadwoen by demographics)
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National Benchmark Institutions
In accordance with U.S. Department of Education requirements, colleges periodically complete the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) surveys, which collect data on various metrics, including student retention, graduation and transfter rates. SVC uses data from IPEDS to compare its performance with that of national peers. The criteria used to select national benchmark institutions include: public institutions primarily offering associate’s degrees, located in rural or suburban areas, and participating in Title IV federal financial aid programs.
The identified national benchmark institutions are:
- Chemeketa Community College, OR
- Clackamas Community College, OR
- Mt Hood Community College, OR
- North Idaho College, ID
- Pima Community College, AZ
- Scottsdale Community College, AZ
View National Benchmark Graduation and Transfer Rates.xlsx
View National Benchmark Retention Rates.xlsx
SVC Data Resources
The Office of Institutional Research maintains several dashboards that provide timely and relevant data for both formative and summative self-assessment. The resources listed below are utilized by programs, staff, and faculty to monitor key metrics such as course enrollment and success, retention, learning outcomes achievement, completion rates, student satisfaction, and financial aid. Additionally, data is disaggregated by various student demographics and course modality, offering insights into areas where resources and efforts should be focused to close equity gaps in access and achievement, as well as to support overall continuous improvement.
Data for Monitoring Course and Program Effectiveness, Equity Gaps, etc.
| Enrollments Retention | Retention |
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| Completion | Learning Outcomes |
| Student Satisfaction | Financial Aid Data |
Data for Program Review
- Table 1: Program Enrollments, FTES by Program.
- Table 2: Program Demographics, and Headcount.
- Table 3: Program, College Level Math/English 101 Attempt and Completion Rates.
- Table 4: Pre-College to College Transition Rates.
- Table 5: Program Retention Rates.
- Table 6: 3Year Completion Rates.
- Table 7 & 8: Learning Outcomes Completion Rates
- Table 9: Student Satisfaction by academic program (Noel Levitz survey)