by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many Adams State first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore Adams State retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.
The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.
With 59% students making it past their freshmen year, Adams State has freshmen retention rates similar to the national average.
Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.
When looking at just colleges and universities in Colorado, the average is 70.70%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Adams State | 59% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Colorado | 70.70% |
Of the 411 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?
21% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 38% in six years, and 41% in eight years.
Any student who completes their bachelor's degree within six years is considered to have graduated on time, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. This makes the offical Adams State graduation rate 38%.
The typical Adams State student takes 4.56 years to complete their bachelor's degree.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 275 | 25% |
| Six Years | 411 | 38% |
| Eight Years | 34 | 3% |
| Did Not Complete | 635 | 59% |
Approximately 635 students or 59% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 635 students who did not complete their degree?
2 are still enrolled.
411 transferred to another institution.
Adams State lost contact with the remaining 220 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 2 | 0.3% |
| Transferred | 411 | 64.7% |
| Dropped Out | 220 | 34.6% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33% |
| Black / African-American | 30% |
| Hawaiian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 29% |
| Unknown | 27% |
| White | 33% |
First-time, full-time students under the age of 25 are much more likely to graduate in four years. Some schools cater to mostly traditional students while others cater to 'non-traditional' students. So called 'non-traditional' students include part-time students or those who may be returning after an absense. It is common for part-time and/or adult students to take longer to graduate.
Traditional Students:
First-time, full-time students under the age of 25.
Non-Traditional Students:
Any student that is not first-time, full-time, and under the age of 25.
The majority of students at Adams State are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.
Examining the graduation rates of the specific cohorts shown below may be more revealing than looking at the overall graduaton rates.
First-time / full-time students at Adams State University represent 55% of the students in the class of 2015, and 54.74% of Adams State bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 21%, first-time students in the Adams State class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Adams State graduation rate was 38%, and by the eight year mark, 42% of the cohort had completed their degree.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is 37.92% after four years, 46.43% after six years, and 47.82% after eight years.
| First-Time / Full-Time Completions | Adams State | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 21% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 38% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 42% | 47.82% |
346 first-time / full-time students or 58% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
2 are still enrolled.
247 transferred to another institution.
Adams State lost contact with the remaining 99 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 2 | 0.58% |
| Transferred | 247 | 71.39% |
| Dropped Out | 99 | 28.61% |
First-time / part-time students at Adams State University represent 4.24% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 35%, first-time, part-time students in the Adams State class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 37%.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 14.37% after four years, 21.59% after six years, 23.72% after eight years.
| First-Time / Part-Time Completions | Adams State | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 20% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 35% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 37% | 23.72% |
29 first-time / part-time students or 63% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
14 transferred to another institution.
Adams State lost contact with the remaining 14 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 3.45% |
| Transferred | 14 | 48.28% |
| Dropped Out | 14 | 48.28% |
234 Adams State students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 21.59% of the students in the class of 2015.
Non first-time students could include transfer students or adults who have returned to school after an absense.
With a six year graduation rate of 39%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate lower than the national average for students in this category.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 41%.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is: 49.57% after four years, 53.83% after six years, and 55.07% after eight years.
| Returning / Full-Time Completions | Adams State | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 39% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 41% | 55.07% |
138 non first-time / part-time students or 59% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
88 transferred to another institution.
Adams State lost contact with the remaining 49 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 0.72% |
| Transferred | 88 | 63.77% |
| Dropped Out | 49 | 35.51% |
206 Adams State students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 19.00% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 39%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate higher than the national average.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 41%.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 36.03% after six years, 36.03% after eight years.
| Returning / Part-Time Completions | Adams State | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 39% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 41% | 37.80% |
122 non first-time / part-time students or 59% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
2 are still enrolled.
62 transferred to another institution.
Adams State lost contact with the remaining 58 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 2 | 1.64% |
| Transferred | 62 | 50.82% |
| Dropped Out | 58 | 47.54% |
