Student Achievement
West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) uses its graduation rate, retention rate, transfer rate, and employment outcomes each academic year to document student success.
Graduation Rate
Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDs); DSS Performance Measures Dashboard: CPE Strategic Agenda
- Definition: Cohort of first-time, full-time, credential-seeking undergraduates who complete their program within 150% of normal time as reported to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
- Target: Increase by .3 percentage points each year from the baseline.
- Minimum Threshold of Acceptability: To meet or exceed the KCTCS System Average.
| Academic Year | Target | Actual | Minimum Threshold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-2017 | 43.5% | 42.8% | |
| 2017-2018 | 44.5% | 44.8% | 31.0% |
| 2018-2019 | 45.5% | 53.4% | 33.9% |
| 2019-2020 | 46.5% | 51.1% | 36.3% |
| 2020-2021 | 47.5% | 52.8% | 40.2% |
| 2021-2022 | 48.5% | 46.0% | 41.5% |
| 2022-2023 | 49.6% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023-2024 | 49.9% | N/A | N/A |
| 2024-2025 | 51.2% | N/A | N/A |
| 2025-2026 | 51.5% | N/A | N/A |
- Definition: Cohort of first-time, full-time, credential-seeking underrepresented minority undergraduates who complete their program within 150% of normal time as reported to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Underrepresented Minority is defined by the Council of Postsecondary Education (CPE) and includes the following race/ethnicity groups: American Indian or Alaska Native, Black or African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, and Two or more races.
- Target: Meet the targets as set by the Council of Postsecondary Education (CPE).
- Minimum Threshold of Acceptability: To meet or exceed the KCTCS System Average.
| Academic Year | Target | Actual | Minimum Threshold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-2017 | N/A | 33.3% | N/A |
| 2017-2018 | N/A | 39.8% | 22.1% |
| 2018-2019 | 27.4% | 36.9% | 22.7% |
| 2019-2020 | 28.4% | 35.7% | 24.3% |
| 2020-2021 | 29.4% | 38.2% | 28.6% |
| 2021-2022 | 30.4% | 33.6% | 29.8% |
| 2022-2023 | 41.0% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023-2024 | 43.0% | N/A | N/A |
| 2024-2025 | 43.0% | N/A | N/A |
| 2025-2026 | 43.0% | N/A | N/A |
- Definition: Cohort of first-time, full-time, credential-seeking low-income undergraduates who complete their program within 150% of normal time as reported to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Low-income students are defined as those receiving a Pell grant in their first year.
- Target: Meet the targets as set by the Council of Postsecondary Education (CPE).
- Minimum Threshold of Acceptability: To meet or exceed the KCTCS System Average.
| Academic Year | Target | Actual | Minimum Threshold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-2018 | N/A | 42.7% | 28.1% |
| 2018-2019 | 40.2% | 50.2% | 31.5% |
| 2019-2020 | 41.2% | 46.2% | 32.7% |
| 2020-2021 | 42.2% | 51.1% | 37.6% |
| 2021-2022 | 43.2% | 44.3% | 38.2% |
| 2022-2023 | 53.3% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023-2024 | 55.7% | N/A | N/A |
| 2024-2025 | 55.7% | N/A | N/A |
| 2025-2026 | 55.7% | N/A | N/A |
- Definition: Cohort of first-time, part-time, credential-seeking low-income undergraduates who complete their program within 150% of normal time as reported to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
- Target: Meet the targets as set by the Council of Postsecondary Education (CPE).
- Minimum Threshold of Acceptability: To meet or exceed the KCTCS System Average.
| Academic Year | Target | Actual | Minimum Threshold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-2017 | N/A | 25.2% | N/A |
| 2017-2018 | N/A | 30.1% | 14.8% |
| 2018-2019 | N/A | 25.0% | 15.3% |
| 2019-2020 | N/A | 26.3% | 17.4% |
| 2020-2021 | N/A | 25.5% | 18.8% |
| 2021-2022 | N/A | 22.1% | 22.1% |
| 2022-2023 | 26.7% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023-2024 | 27.0% | N/A | N/A |
| 2024-2025 | 27.3% | N/A | N/A |
| 2025-2026 | 27.6% | N/A | N/A |
Retention Rate
Data Source: DSS Performance Measures Dashboard: CPE Strategic Agenda
- Definition: Cohort of first-time credential-seeking undergraduates regardless of enrollment status who remain enrolled the subsequent fall semester as reported to IPEDs.
- Target: Increase retention by an average of 1 percentage point each year from the last five-year average.
- Minimum Threshold of Acceptability: To meet or exceed the KCTCS System Average.
| Academic Year | Target | Actual | Minimum Threshold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-2017 | N/A | 63.8% | N/A |
| 2017-2018 | N/A | 62.5% | 53.3% |
| 2018-2019 | 60.8% | 61.8% | 55.5% |
| 2019-2020 | 61.8% | 58.6% | 57.1% |
| 2020-2021 | 62.8% | 58.2% | 55.5% |
| 2021-2022 | 63.8% | 62.2% | 57.7% |
| 2022-2023 | 60.3% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023-2024 | 61.3% | N/A | N/A |
| 2024-2025 | 62.3% | N/A | N/A |
| 2025-2026 | 63.3% | N/A | N/A |
- Definition: Cohort of first-time credential-seeking undergraduates who remain enrolled the subsequent fall semester as reported to IPEDs. Underrepresented Minority is defined by the Council of Postsecondary Education (CPE) and includes the following race/ethnicity groups: American Indian or Alaska Native, Black or African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, and Two or more races.
- Target: Increase retention by an average of 1 percentage points each year from the last five-year average.
- Minimum Threshold of Acceptability: To meet or exceed the KCTCS System Average.
| Academic Year | Target | Actual | Minimum Threshold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-2017 | N/A | 52.2% | N/A |
| 2017-2018 | 48.3% | 51.9% | 45.4% |
| 2018-2019 | 49.3% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
| 2019-2020 | 50.3% | 48.7% | 50.9% |
| 2020-2021 | 51.3% | 47.7% | 47.9% |
| 2021-2022 | 52.3% | 58.3% | 52.2% |
| 2022-2023 | 48.7% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023-2024 | 49.7% | N/A | N/A |
| 2024-2025 | 50.7% | N/A | N/A |
| 2025-2026 | 51.7% | N/A | N/A |
- Definition: Cohort of first-time credential-seeking undergraduates who remain enrolled the subsequent fall semester as reported to IPEDs.
- Target: Increase retention by an average of 1 percentage point each year from the last five-year average.
- Minimum Threshold of Acceptability: To meet or exceed the KCTCS System Average.
| Academic Year | Target | Actual | Minimum Threshold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-2017 | N/A | 59.9% | N/A |
| 2017-2018 | 53.2% | 61.5% | 52.1% |
| 2018-2019 | 54.2% | 60.4% | 54.5% |
| 2019-2020 | 55.2% | 56.7% | 55.8% |
| 2020-2021 | 56.2% | 57.3% | 55.3% |
| 2021-2022 | 57.2% | 58.6% | 56.3% |
| 2022-2023 | 58.2% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023-2024 | 59.2% | N/A | N/A |
| 2024-2025 | 60.2% | N/A | N/A |
| 2025-2026 | 61.2% | N/A | N/A |
- Definition: Cohort of first-time, part-time credential-seeking undergraduates who remain enrolled the subsequent fall semester as reported to IPEDs.
- Target: Increase retention by an average of 1 percentage point each year.
- Minimum Threshold of Acceptability: To meet or exceed the KCTCS System Average.
| Academic Year | Target | Actual | Minimum Threshold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-2017 | N/A | 44.1% | N/A |
| 2017-2018 | N/A | 44.0% | 40.6% |
| 2018-2019 | N/A | 37.0% | 42.1% |
| 2019-2020 | N/A | 42.2% | 44.9% |
| 2020-2021 | N/A | 44.5% | 43.1% |
| 2021-2022 | N/A | 48.2% | 45.7% |
| 2022-2023 | 44.2% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023-2024 | 45.2% | N/A | N/A |
| 2024-2025 | 46.2% | N/A | N/A |
| 2025-2026 | 47.2% | N/A | N/A |
Transfer Rate
Data Source: Office of Research and Policy Analysis
- Definition: Non-returning graduates who transfer to a four-year institution.
- Target: Increase by .5 percentage points each year.
- Minimum Threshold of Acceptability: Meet or exceed the past 5-year average of 26.5%.
| Academic Year | Target | Actual | Minimum Threshold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-2018 | N/A | 20.8% | 26.5% |
| 2018-2019 | N/A | 28.6% | 26.5% |
| 2019-2020 | N/A | 27.3% | 26.5% |
| 2020-2021 | N/A | 28.6% | 26.5% |
| 2021-2022 | N/A | 27.3% | 26.5% |
| 2022-2023 | 27.0% | N/A | 26.5% |
| 2023-2024 | 27.5% | N/A | 26.5% |
| 2024-2025 | 28.0% | N/A | 26.5% |
| 2025-2026 | 28.5% | N/A | 26.5% |
- Definition: Non-returning URM graduates who transfer to a four-year institution. Underrepresented Minority is defined by the Council of Postsecondary Education (CPE) and includes the following race/ethnicity groups: American Indian or Alaska Native, Black or African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, and Two or more races.
- Target: Increase by 0.5 percentage points each year.
- Minimum Threshold of Acceptability: Meet or exceed the past five-year average of 25.4%.
| Academic Year | Target | Actual | Minimum Threshold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-2018 | N/A | 23.2% | 25.4% |
| 2018-2019 | N/A | 25.9% | 25.4% |
| 2019-2020 | N/A | 20.7% | 25.4% |
| 2020-2021 | N/A | 29.4% | 25.4% |
| 2021-2022 | N/A | 27.8% | 25.4% |
| 2022-2023 | 25.9% | N/A | 25.4% |
| 2023-2024 | 26.4% | N/A | 25.4% |
| 2024-2025 | 26.9% | N/A | 25.4% |
| 2025-2026 | 27.4% | N/A | 25.4% |
- Definition: Non-returning low-income graduates who transfer to a four-year institution. Low-income students are defined as those receiving a Pell grant their first year.
- Target: Increase by 0.5 percentage points each year.
- Minimum Threshold of Acceptability: Meet or exceed the past five-year average of 19.9%.
| Academic Year | Target | Actual | Minimum Threshold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-2018 | N/A | 19.0% | 28.1% |
| 2018-2019 | N/A | 20.1% | 19.9% |
| 2019-2020 | N/A | 16.4% | 19.9% |
| 2020-2021 | N/A | 19.5% | 19.9% |
| 2021-2022 | N/A | 24.5% | 19.9% |
| 2022-2023 | 20.4% | N/A | 19.9% |
| 2023-2024 | 20.9% | N/A | 19.9% |
| 2024-2025 | 21.4% | N/A | 19.9% |
| 2025-2026 | 21.9% | N/A | 19.9% |
- Definition: Non-returning female graduates who transfer to a four-year institution.
- Target: Increase by 0.5 percentage points each year.
- Minimum Threshold of Acceptability: Meet or exceed the past five-year average of 25.9%.
| Academic Year | Target | Actual | Minimum Threshold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-2018 | N/A | 20.6% | 25.9% |
| 2018-2019 | N/A | 26.2% | 25.9% |
| 2019-2020 | N/A | 21.3% | 25.9% |
| 2020-2021 | N/A | 31.8% | 25.9% |
| 2021-2022 | N/a | 29.5% | 25.9% |
| 2022-2023 | 26.4% | N/A | 25.9% |
| 2023-2024 | 26.9% | N/A | 25.9% |
| 2024-2025 | 27.4% | N/A | 25.9% |
| 2025-2026 | 27.9% | N/A | 25.9% |
- Definition: Non-returning female graduates who transfer to a four-year institution.
- Target: Increase by 0.5 percentage points each year.
- Minimum Threshold of Acceptability: Meet or exceed the past five-year average of 23.6%.
| Academic Year | Target | Actual | Minimum Threshold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-2018 | N/A | 26.2% | 23.6% |
| 2018-2019 | N/A | 23.9% | 23.6% |
| 2019-2020 | N/A | 20.2% | 23.6% |
| 2020-2021 | N/A | 23.7% | 23.6% |
| 2021-2022 | N/a | 23.9% | 23.6% |
| 2022-2023 | 24.1% | N/A | 23.6% |
| 2023-2024 | 24.6% | N/A | 23.6% |
| 2024-2025 | 25.1% | N/A | 23.6% |
| 2025-2026 | 25.6% | N/A | 23.6% |
Employment Outcomes
Data Source: Office of Research and Policy Analysis
- Definition: Non-returning credential earners in one academic year that are employed and earn a wage greater than or equal to the federal poverty level in the following year.
- Target: Increase by .5 percentage points each year.
- Minimum Threshold of Acceptability: Meet or exceed the past 5-year average of 45.1%.
| Academic Year | Target | Actual | Minimum Threshold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-2018 | N/A | 49.2% | 45.1% |
| 2018-2019 | N/A | 45.6% | 45.1% |
| 2019-2020 | N/A | 48.7% | 45.1% |
| 2020-2021 | N/A | 40.6% | 45.1% |
| 2021-2022 | N/A | 41.4% | 45.1% |
| 2022-2023 | 45.6% | N/A | 45.1% |
| 2023-2024 | 46.1% | N/A | 45.1% |
| 2024-2025 | 46.6% | N/A | 45.1% |
| 2025-2026 | 47.1% | N/A | 45.1% |
- Definition: Non-returning URM credential earners in one academic year that are employed and earn a wage greater than or equal to the federal poverty level in the following year.
- Target: Increase by 0.5 percentage points each year.
- Minimum Threshold of Acceptability: Meet or exceed the past five-year average of 41.3%.
| Academic Year | Target | Actual | Minimum Threshold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-2018 | N/A | 49.3% | 41.3% |
| 2018-2019 | N/A | 39.0% | 41.3% |
| 2019-2020 | N/A | 43.0% | 41.3% |
| 2020-2021 | N/A | 37.5% | 41.3% |
| 2021-2022 | N/A | 37.8% | 41.3% |
| 2022-2023 | 41.8% | N/A | 41.3% |
| 2023-2024 | 42.3% | N/A | 41.3% |
| 2024-2025 | 42.8% | N/A | 41.3% |
| 2025-2026 | 43.3% | N/A | 41.3% |
- Definition: Non-returning low-income credential earners in one academic year that are employed and earn a wage greater than or equal to the federal poverty level in the following year.
- Target: Increase by 0.5 percentage points each year.
- Minimum Threshold of Acceptability: Meet or exceed the past five-year average of 49.3%.
| Academic Year | Target | Actual | Minimum Threshold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-2018 | N/A | 50.9% | 49.3% |
| 2018-2019 | N/A | 48.5% | 49.3% |
| 2019-2020 | N/A | 50.9% | 49.3% |
| 2020-2021 | N/A | 51.3% | 49.3% |
| 2021-2022 | N/A | 44.9% | 49.3% |
| 2022-2023 | 49.8% | N/A | 49.3% |
| 2023-2024 | 50.3% | N/A | 49.3% |
| 2024-2025 | 50.8% | N/A | 49.3% |
| 2025-2026 | 51.3% | N/A | 49.3% |
- Definition: Non-returning female credential earners in one academic year that are employed and earn a wage greater than or equal to the federal poverty level in the following year.
- Target: Increase by 0.5 percentage points each year.
- Minimum Threshold of Acceptability: Meet or exceed the past five-year average of 44.0%.
| Academic Year | Target | Actual | Minimum Threshold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-2018 | N/A | 50.1% | 44.0% |
| 2018-2019 | N/A | 45.6% | 44.0% |
| 2019-2020 | N/A | 46.4% | 44.0% |
| 2020-2021 | N/A | 36.5% | 44.0% |
| 2021-2022 | N/a | 41.2% | 44.0% |
| 2022-2023 | 44.5% | N/A | 44.0% |
| 2023-2024 | 45.0% | N/A | 44.0% |
| 2024-2025 | 45.5% | N/A | 44.0% |
| 2025-2026 | 46.0% | N/A | 44.0% |
- Definition: Non-returning male credential earners in one academic year that are employed and earn a wage greater than or equal to the federal poverty level in the following year.
- Target: Increase by 0.5 percentage points each year.
- Minimum Threshold of Acceptability: Meet or exceed the past five-year average of 46.8%.
| Academic Year | Target | Actual | Minimum Threshold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-2018 | N/A | 47.6% | 46.8% |
| 2018-2019 | N/A | 45.7% | 46.8% |
| 2019-2020 | N/A | 51.7% | 46.8% |
| 2020-2021 | N/A | 47.1% | 46.8% |
| 2021-2022 | N/a | 42.1% | 46.8% |
| 2022-2023 | 47.3% | N/A | 46.8% |
| 2023-2024 | 47.8% | N/A | 46.8% |
| 2024-2025 | 48.3% | N/A | 46.8% |
| 2025-2026 | 48.7% | N/A | 46.8% |
