Student Achievement Goals
Toccoa Falls College
Student Achievement Goals
Student achievement in both residential and online programs at Toccoa Falls College is evaluated utilizing a variety of measures.
Those most meaningful to the public are enumerated and disclosed on this web page.
Retention Rates
Undergraduate retention rates are determined by comparing the number of students in a given freshman cohort who enroll for the fall semester of the following year. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the retention rate for four—year institutions in 2010 was 74.8% for all private institutions and 62.3% for Georgia four—year institutions. The benchmark TFC has set for retention is 65%. Graduation Rates
Graduation rate is typically reported as the percentage of students graduating within 150% of normal time (i.e., six years). The national graduation rate average of 4—year private non— profit institutions is 66%. The average graduation rate of TFC’s fourteen closest competitors for admissions is 49.9%. The benchmark TFC has established for graduation rate of its bachelor’s cohort is 50%. IPEDS 8-Year Outcomes
The IPEDS Outcome Measures survey gathers award rate data at the 4-year, 6-year, and 8-year points of a first-time and non-first time entering full-year cohort. The national average at the 8-year total award rate is 38.7%. The average award rate of Toccoa Falls College IPEDS comparison group (includes 19 institutions) is 49.8%. The benchmark TFC has established for its 8-year Outcome Measures award rate is 50%. Course Proficiency Rate
Course Proficiency Rates are calculated by comparing the total number of grades issued in a given semester with the total WP (withdrew passing), WF (withdrew failing), D, and F (failure) grades issued. Toccoa Falls College has set a benchmark of 80% for course proficiency (those completing the term with at least a grade of “C”). Teacher Education State Licensing Examinations
The majors offered by the Teacher Education Department culminate in a state licensure exam. All Teacher Education Program Completers are required to take the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) required by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC). The United States Department of Education’s Title II Higher Education Act uses this assessment in its annual report of pass rates for all teacher preparation programs in order to determine program effectiveness. Currently, an 80% pass rate is required for determining the effectiveness of each program offered. Nursing National Licensing Examination (NCLEX)
In order to practice as a licensed registered nurse, graduates of the Fetterman School of Nursing (FSON) must pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). The FSON pass rate is established based on requirements of both the Georgia Board of Nursing (GBON) and the institution’s accreditor Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The GBON requires a passage rate for all first-time writers that meets the program’s accrediting (CCNE) requirements over the four (4) most recent calendar years. The CCNE requires a benchmark of 80%. Toccoa Falls College has set a benchmark of 80% for the NCLEX first-time pass rate for all nursing graduates within the calendar year. Student Achievement Results
| Achievement Measure | TFC Goal | Most Recent TFC Data | 5-Year TFC Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retention Rate | 65% | 57.27% (2024 for 2022 cohort) | 59.27% |
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 44.71% (2024 for 2017 cohort) | 47.50% |
| IPEDS 8-year Outcomes | 50% | 48.85% (2024 for 2015-2016 cohort) | 50.71% |
| Course Proficiency Rate | 80% | 90.74% (2023-2024 academic year) | 88.08% |
| GACE Content Assessment (Overall Pass Rate) |
80% | 100% (2023-2024 cohort) | 100% |
| NCLEX Pass Rate | 80% | 100% (2024) | 71.23% |
| Pell Recipient Graduation Rate |
50% | 40% (2024 for 2017 cohort) | 44.92% |
