Student Completion Rates is the percentage of students who successfully complete an educational program within a certain timeframe.
Long definition: Student Completion Rates refer to the percentage of students who successfully finish a specific academic program, course or degree within a defined period. These rates are an essential metric used in higher education to assess the effectiveness of educational programs, measure student success and evaluate an institution's ability to support students in achieving their educational goals. Completion rates are often calculated by comparing the number of students who graduate or complete a program with the total number of students who initially enrolled or started.
Etymology: The term completion has its roots in Latin, with "completio", which means "a finishing". In an educational context, it signifies the successful conclusion of a program or course.
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