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4.1 IPEDS 3-YEAR GRADUATION RATE

Goal: MCC’s IPEDS graduation rate will be in the top three of peer comparison colleges.

Goal Status: Goal not met. Rate increasing.

Discussion: The percentage of MCC’s Fall 2014 first-time, full-time IPEDS cohort graduating within 3 years is 16%, ranking MCC as tied for 19th out of 24 peer comparison colleges. This is a decreased ranking of one level over last year. The IPEDS peer comparison group median graduation rate was 22%, with a college high of 36% and a college low of 11%. MCC’s rate increased by five percentage points over the past six years.

MCC Strategic Priority Goal Alignment: SEM/ETL Goal 1 (Guided Pathways), SEM Goal 3 (Student Success) and ETL Goal 2 (Student Experience/Instructional Innovation)

Definition: The percentage of students from the entering first-time, full-time IPEDS cohort who graduate within 150 percent of normal time to completion (e.g. within 3 years for an associate’s degree). NOTE: Due to differences in methodology and cohorts, IPEDS graduation and transfer rates will differ slightly from NCCBP rates found later in this document.

IPEDS PEER COMPARISON – 3-YEAR GRADUATION RATE

MCC IPEDS 3-Year Graduation Rate Trend

Note: chart scale does not start at zero in order to emphasize the trend.

IPEDS Peer Comparison

High 36%

Median 22%

Low 11%

Mesa 16%

Mesa Rank 19 of 24 (tied)

Rank Change -1

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4.2 IPEDS 3-YEAR TRANSFER RATE

Goal: MCC’s IPEDS transfer rate will be in the top three of peer comparison colleges.

Goal Status: Goal not met. Rate decreasing.

Discussion: The percentage of MCC’s Fall 2014 first-time, full-time IPEDS cohort transferring within 3 years is 26%, ranking MCC as tied for 8th out of 24 peer comparison colleges. This is a decreased ranking of one level over last year. The IPEDS peer comparison group median transfer rate was 23%, with a college high of 43% and a college low of 5%. MCC’s rate decreased by four percentage points over the past six years.


Definition: The percentage of students from the entering first-time, full-time IPEDS cohort who transfer within 150 percent of normal time to completion (e.g. within 3 years for an associate’s degree). NOTE: Due to differences in methodology and cohorts, IPEDS graduation and transfer rates will differ slightly from NCCBP rates found later in this document.

IPEDS PEER COMPARISON – 3-YEAR TRANSFER RATE

MCC IPEDS 3-Year Transfer Rate Trend


IPEDS Peer Comparison

High 43%

Median 23%

Low 5%

Mesa 26%

Mesa Rank 8 of 24 (tied)

Rank Change -1

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4.3 NCCBP 3-YEAR GRADUATION RATE - FULL-TIME STUDENTS

Goal: Graduation rate is in the top five of Maricopa colleges, the top three of comparable peer institutions and above the NCCBP national median.

Goal Status: Goal not met. Rate fluctuating.

Discussion: MCC’s 3-year NCCBP graduation rate for first-time, full-time students increased between the Fall 2010 and Fall 2013 cohorts but decreased slightly for the Fall 2014 cohort. MCC’s Maricopa and NCCBP peer rankings stayed the same over last year, but the college’s ranking among all NCCBP colleges decreased by ten percentage points.

MCC Strategic Priority Goal Alignment: SEM/ETL Goal 1 (Guided Pathways), SEM Goal 3 (Student Success) and ETL Goal 2 (Student Experience/Instructional Innovation) Definition: The percentage of students from the entering first-time, full-time cohort who graduated within three years. NOTE: Due to differences in methodology and cohorts, IPEDS graduation and transfer rates listed previously in this document will differ slightly from NCCBP rates.

MCC TREND AND MARICOPA COMPARISON – 3-YEAR GRADUATION RATE - FULL-TIME

MCC’s 3-year graduation rate for the Fall 2014 first-time, full-time cohort of 17.5% is ranked 9 of 10 among Maricopa colleges. MCC’s rank stayed the same compared to last year. Maricopa’s 3-year graduation rate was 61.5% with a college high of 26.2% (GW) and a college low of 15.0% (RS). The ranked bar graph below is from NCCBP, which does not release comparison college names, but only Maricopa colleges were included in this comparison group.

MCC 3-Year Full-time NCCBP Graduation Rate Trend


Maricopa Peer Comparison

High 26.2%

Low 15.0%

Maricopa 21.8%

Mesa 17.5%

Mesa Rank 9 of 10

Rank Change No

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NCCBP PEER COMPARISON – 3-YEAR GRADUATION RATE - FULL-TIME

MCC’s 3-year NCCBP graduation rate for the Fall 2014 first-time, full-time cohort of 17.5% is ranked 7 of 10 among peer colleges reporting to NCCBP. The highest peer graduation rate was 30.7% and the lowest was 11.5%. MCC’s rank stayed the same compared to last year’s peer ranking.

NCCBP NATIONAL COMPARISON – 3-YEAR GRADUATION RATE - FULL-TIME

The chart below shows MCC’s rank in comparison with all other colleges reporting to the NCCBP in this reporting year. MCC’s 3-year graduation rate for the Fall 2014 first-time, full-time cohort of 17.5% % is higher than 21% of all colleges reporting to the NCCBP. The top 10% of colleges have a success rate above 38.4% and the bottom 10% have a success rate below 14.0%. MCC’s national rank decreased by ten percentage points compared to the last NCCBP reporting year.

NCCBP Peer Comparison

High 30.7%

Low 11.5%

Mesa 17.5%

Mesa Rank 7 of 10

Rank Change No

NCCBP National Comparison

Top 10% Above 38.4%

Median 23.4%

Bottom 10% Below 14.0%

Mesa % Rank Higher than 21% of colleges

Rank Change -10% (down from 31%)

Higher than MCC. Lower than MCC.

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4.4 NCCBP 3-YEAR GRADUATION PLUS TRANSFER RATE - FULL-TIME STUDENTS

Goal: Graduation plus transfer rate is in the top five of Maricopa, top three of comparable peer institutions and above the NCCBP national median.


Discussion: MCC’s 3-year NCCBP graduation plus transfer rate for first-time, full-time students increased between the Fall 2010 and Fall 2013 cohorts but decreased slightly for the Fall 2014 cohort. MCC’s rankings compared to Maricopa, NCCBP Peers and all NCCBP decreased compared to last year.

MCC Strategic Priority Goal Alignment: SEM/ETL Goal 1 (Guided Pathways), SEM Goal 3 (Student Success) and ETL Goal 2 (Student Experience/Instructional Innovation) Definition: The percentage of students from the entering first-time, full-time cohort who graduated or transferred within three years. NOTE: Due to differences in methodology and cohorts, IPEDS graduation and transfer rates listed previously in this document will differ slightly from NCCBP rates.

MCC TREND AND MARICOPA COMPARISON – 3-YEAR GRADUATION PLUS TRANSFER RATE - FULL-TIME

MCC’s 3-year NCCBP graduation plus transfer rate for the Fall 2014 first-time, full-time cohort of 29.4% is ranked 9 of 10 among Maricopa colleges. MCC’s rank decreased by four compared to last year. Maricopa’s 3-year graduation plus transfer rate was 33.0% with a college high of 41.7% and a college low of 25.7%. The ranked bar graph below is from NCCBP, which does not release comparison college names, but only Maricopa colleges were included in this comparison group.

MCC 3-Year Full-time NCCBP Graduation Plus Transfer Rate Trend



High 41.7%

Low 25.7%

Maricopa 33.0%

Mesa 29.4%

Mesa Rank 9 of 10

Rank Change -4

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NCCBP PEER COMPARISON – 3-YEAR GRADUATION PLUS TRANSFER RATE - FULL-TIME

MCC’s 3-year NCCBP graduation plus transfer rate for the Fall 2014 first-time, full-time cohort of 29.4% is ranked 10 of 10 among peer colleges reporting to NCCBP. The highest peer graduation plus transfer rate was 52.8% and the lowest was Mesa. MCC’s rank decreased by one compared to last year’s peer ranking.

NCCBP NATIONAL COMPARISON – 3-YEAR GRADUATION PLUS TRANSFER RATE - FULL-TIME

The chart below shows MCC’s rank in comparison with all other colleges reporting to the NCCBP in this reporting year. MCC’s 3-year NCCBP graduation plus transfer rate for the Fall 2014 first-time, full-time cohort of 29.4% is higher than 11% of all colleges reporting to the NCCBP. The top 10% of colleges have a graduation plus transfer rate above 55.6% and the bottom 10% have a graduation plus transfer rate below 28.9%. MCC’s national rank decreased by two percentage points compared to the last NCCBP reporting year.


High 52.8%

Low 29.4%

Mesa 29.4%

Mesa Rank 10 of 10

Rank Change -1


Top 10% Above 55.6%

Median 39.6%





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4.5 NCCBP 6-YEAR GRADUATION RATE - FULL-TIME STUDENTS

Goal: Graduation rate is in the top five of Maricopa, top three of comparable peer institutions and above the NCCBP national median.

Goal Status: Goal not met. Rate increasing.

Discussion: MCC’s 6-year NCCBP graduation rate for first-time, full-time students increased between the Fall 2009 and Fall 2011 cohorts. MCC’s rankings compared to Maricopa, NCCBP Peers and all NCCBP decreased slightly compared to last year.

MCC Strategic Priority Goal Alignment: SEM/ETL Goal 1 (Guided Pathways), SEM Goal 3 (Student Success) and ETL Goal 2 (Student Experience/Instructional Innovation) Definition: The percentage of students from the entering first-time, full-time cohort who graduated or transferred within six years. NOTE: Due to differences in methodology and cohorts, IPEDS graduation and transfer rates listed previously in this document will differ slightly from NCCBP rates.

MCC TREND AND MARICOPA COMPARISON – 6-YEAR GRADUATION RATE - FULL-TIME

MCC’s 6-year NCCBP graduation rate for the Fall 2014 first-time, full-time cohort of 27.1% is ranked 8 of 10 among Maricopa colleges. MCC’s rank decreased by one compared to last year. Maricopa’s 6-year graduation rate was 28.9% with a college high of 35.7% and a college low of 8.1%. The ranked bar graph below is from NCCBP, which does not release comparison college names, but only Maricopa colleges were included in this comparison group.

MCC 6-Year Full-time NCCBP Graduation Rate Trend



High 35.7%

Low 8.1%

Maricopa 28.9%

Mesa 27.1%

Mesa Rank 8 of 10

Rank Change -1

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NCCBP PEER COMPARISON – 6-YEAR GRADUATION RATE - FULL-TIME

MCC’s 6-year NCCBP graduation rate for the Fall 2011 first-time, full-time cohort of 27.1% is ranked 6 of 9 among peer colleges reporting to NCCBP. The highest peer graduation rate was 52.8% and the lowest was Mesa. MCC’s rank decreased by one compared to last year’s peer ranking.

NCCBP NATIONAL COMPARISON – 6-YEAR GRADUATION RATE - FULL-TIME

The chart below shows MCC’s rank in comparison with all other colleges reporting to the NCCBP in this reporting year. MCC’s 6-year NCCBP graduation rate for the Fall 2014 first-time, full-time cohort of 27.1% is higher than 41% of all colleges reporting to the NCCBP. The top 10% of colleges have a graduation rate above 39.3% and the bottom 10% have a graduation rate below 17.1%. MCC’s national rank decreased by three percentage points compared to the last NCCBP reporting year.


High 35.7%

Low 17.6%

Mesa 27.1%

Mesa Rank 6 of 9

Rank Change -1


Top 10% Above 39.3%

Median 28.9%





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4.6 NCCBP 6-YEAR GRADUATION RATE - PART-TIME STUDENTS

Goal: Graduation rate is in the top five of Maricopa, top three of comparable peer institutions and above the NCCBP national median.


Discussion: MCC’s 6-year graduation rate for first-time, part-time students decreased between the Fall 2007 and Fall 2010 cohorts, but increased slightly for the Fall 2011 cohort. MCC’s rankings compared to Maricopa colleges and all NCCBP colleges increased compared to last year.

MCC Strategic Priority Goal Alignment: SEM/ETL Goal 1 (Guided Pathways), SEM Goal 3 (Student Success) and ETL Goal 2 (Student Experience/Instructional Innovation) Definition: The percentage of students from the entering first-time, part-time cohort who graduated within six years. NOTE: Due to differences in methodology and cohorts, IPEDS graduation and transfer rates listed previously in this document will differ slightly from NCCBP rates.

MCC TREND AND MARICOPA COMPARISON – 6-YEAR GRADUATION RATE - PART-TIME

MCC’s 6-year NCCBP graduation rate for the Fall 2014 first-time, part-time cohort of 9.5% is ranked 8 of 10 among Maricopa colleges. MCC’s rank increased by one compared to last year. Maricopa’s 6-year graduation rate was 11.8% with a college high of 16.9% and a college low of 5.6%. The ranked bar graph below is from NCCBP, which does not release comparison college names, but only Maricopa colleges were included in this comparison group.

MCC 6-Year Part-time NCCBP Graduation Rate Trend



High 16.9%

Low 5.6%

Maricopa 11.8%

Mesa 9.5%

Mesa Rank 8 of 10

Rank Change +1

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NCCBP PEER COMPARISON – 6-YEAR GRADUATION RATE - PART-TIME

MCC’s 6-year NCCBP graduation rate for the Fall 2011 first-time, part-time cohort of 9.5% is ranked 8 of 9 among peer colleges reporting to NCCBP. The highest peer graduation rate was 23.3% and the lowest was 8.3%. MCC’s rank stayed the same compared to last year’s peer ranking.

NCCBP NATIONAL COMPARISON – 6-YEAR GRADUATION RATE - PART-TIME

The chart below shows MCC’s rank in comparison with all other colleges reporting to the NCCBP in this reporting year. MCC’s 6-year NCCBP graduation rate for the Fall 2011 first-time, part-time cohort of 9.5% is higher than 20% of all colleges reporting to the NCCBP. The top 10% of colleges have a graduation rate above 23.9% and the bottom 10% have a graduation rate below 7.6%. MCC’s national rank increased by six percentage points compared to the last NCCBP reporting year.


High 23.3%

Low 8.3%

Mesa 9.5%

Mesa Rank 8 of 9

Rank Change No


Top 10% Above 23.9%

Median 13.7%



Rank Change +6% (up from 14%)


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4.7 NCCBP 6-YEAR GRADUATION PLUS TRANSFER RATE - FULL-TIME STUDENTS


Goal Status: Goal partially met (top five in Maricopa). Rate fluctuating.

Discussion: MCC’s 6-year graduation plus transfer rate for first-time, full-time students has oscillated between 44.6% for the Fall 2007 cohort and 46.1% for the Fall 2011 cohort. MCC’s ranks in the top five of Maricopa colleges, meeting the goal. But, MCC ranks slightly below the peer group and NCCBP national median, missing those goals.

MCC Strategic Priority Goal Alignment: SEM/ETL Goal 1 (Guided Pathways), SEM Goal 3 (Student Success) and ETL Goal 2 (Student Experience/Instructional Innovation) Definition: The percentage of students from the entering first-time, full-time cohort who graduated or transferred within six years. NOTE: Due to differences in methodology and cohorts, IPEDS graduation and transfer rates listed previously in this document will differ slightly from NCCBP rates.

MCC TREND AND MARICOPA COMPARISON – 6-YEAR GRADUATION PLUS TRANSFER RATE - FULL-TIME

MCC’s 6-year NCCBP graduation plus transfer rate for the Fall 2014 first-time, full-time cohort of 46.1% is ranked 5 of 10 among Maricopa colleges. MCC’s rank decreased by one compared to last year. Maricopa’s 6-year graduation rate was 46.2% with a college high of 60.4% and a college low of 23.7%. The ranked bar graph below is from NCCBP, which does not release comparison college names, but only Maricopa colleges were included in this comparison group.

MCC 6-Year Full-time NCCBP Graduation Plus Transfer Rate Trend



High 60.4%

Low 23.7%

Maricopa 46.2%

Mesa 46.1%

Mesa Rank 5 of 10

Rank Change -1

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NCCBP PEER COMPARISON – 6-YEAR GRADUATION PLUS TRANSFER RATE - FULL-TIME

MCC’s 6-year NCCBP graduation plus transfer rate for the Fall 2011 first-time, full-time cohort of 46.1% is ranked 6 of 9 among peer colleges reporting to NCCBP. The highest peer graduation plus transfer rate was 60.4% and the lowest was 41.8%. MCC’s rank decreased by two levels compared to last year’s peer ranking.

NCCBP NATIONAL COMPARISON – 6-YEAR GRADUATION PLUS TRANSFER RATE - FULL-TIME

The chart below shows MCC’s rank in comparison with all other colleges reporting to the NCCBP in this reporting year. MCC’s 6-year NCCBP graduation plus transfer rate for the Fall 2011 first-time, full-time cohort of 46.1% is higher than 46% of all colleges reporting to the NCCBP. The top 10% of colleges have a graduation plus transfer rate above 62.3% and the bottom 10% have a graduation plus transfer rate below 34.6%. MCC’s national rank increased by four percentage points compared to the last NCCBP reporting year.


High 60.4%

Low 41.8%

Mesa 46.1%

Mesa Rank 6 of 9

Rank Change -2


Top 10% Above 62.3%

Median 46.9%





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4.8 NCCBP 6-YEAR GRADUATION PLUS TRANSFER RATE - PART-TIME STUDENTS


Goal Status: Not met. Rate decreasing.

Discussion: MCC’s 6-year NCCBP graduation plus transfer rate for first-time, part-time students increased between the Fall 2007 and Fall 2009 cohorts, but decreased for the 2010 and 2011 cohorts.

MCC Strategic Priority Goal Alignment: SEM/ETL Goal 1 (Guided Pathways), SEM Goal 3 (Student Success) and ETL Goal 2 (Student Experience/Instructional Innovation) Definition: The percentage of students from the entering first-time, part-time cohort who graduated or transferred within six years. NOTE: Due to differences in methodology and cohorts, IPEDS graduation and transfer rates listed previously in this document will differ slightly from NCCBP rates.

MCC TREND AND MARICOPA COMPARISON – 6-YEAR GRADUATION PLUS TRANSFER RATE - PART-TIME

MCC’s 6-year NCCBP graduation plus transfer rate for the Fall 2014 first-time, part-time cohort of 23.5% is ranked 8 of 10 among Maricopa colleges. MCC’s rank stayed the same compared to last year. Maricopa’s 6-year graduation rate was 24.2% with a college high of 31.5% and a college low of 16.8%. The ranked bar graph below is from NCCBP, which does not release comparison college names, but only Maricopa colleges were included in this comparison group.

MCC 6-Year Part-time NCCBP Graduation Plus Transfer Rate Trend



High 31.5%

Low 16.8%

Maricopa 24.2%

Mesa 23.5%

Mesa Rank 8 of 10

Rank Change No

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NCCBP PEER COMPARISON – 6-YEAR GRADUATION PLUS TRANSFER RATE - PART-TIME

MCC’s 6-year NCCBP graduation plus transfer rate for the Fall 2011 first-time, part-time cohort of 23.5% is ranked 7 of 9 among peer colleges reporting to NCCBP. The highest peer graduation plus transfer rate was 41.9% and the lowest was 20.6%. MCC’s rank decreased by one level compared to last year’s peer ranking.

NCCBP NATIONAL COMPARISON – 6-YEAR GRADUATION PLUS TRANSFER RATE - PART-TIME

The chart below shows MCC’s rank in comparison with all other colleges reporting to the NCCBP in this reporting year. MCC’s 6-year NCCBP graduation plus transfer rate for the Fall 2011 first-time, part-time cohort of 23.5% is higher than 31% of all colleges reporting to the NCCBP. The top 10% of colleges have a graduation plus transfer rate above 45.0% and the bottom 10% have a graduation plus transfer rate below 18.4%. MCC’s national rank increased by five percentage points compared to the last NCCBP reporting year.


High 41.9%

Low 20.6%

Mesa 23.5%

Mesa Rank 7 of 9

Rank Change -1


Top 10% Above 45.0%

Median 27.8%





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4.9 YEAR 2020 MCCCD GOVERNING BOARD COMPLETION GOAL

Goal: Increase the number of graduates by 50 percent district-wide starting with baseline year FY2009-10. Mesa’s goal set by the district office was a 49% increase to 2,817 total graduates in FY2019-20.

Goal Status: In progress. MCC would need 443 more graduates in FY2019-2020 compared to FY2017-2018 to meet the goal.

Discussion: Starting in FY2009-10, MCC increased graduates by 42%, from 1,894 to 2,687. However, graduate counts decreased between FY2013-14 and FY2016-17. In FY2017-18, graduate counts increased again. Compared to the baseline year, MCC conferred awards to 22% more graduates in FY2017-18.


Definition: The unduplicated count of graduates receiving a degree or certificate, conferred during the fiscal year, between July 1 and June 30.

MCC Unduplicated Graduate Count

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