by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many Allan Hancock College first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore Allan Hancock College retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.
The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.
With 64% students making it past their freshmen year, Allan Hancock College 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 California, the average is 73.07%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Allan Hancock College | 64% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| California | 73.07% |
How many of the estimated 3,867 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
35% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 25% in six years, and 27% in eight years.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, a student is considered to have graduated on time if they complete their degree within six years, making the official Allan Hancock College graduation rate 25%.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 3,282 | 21% |
| Six Years | 3,867 | 25% |
| Eight Years | 358 | 2% |
| Did Not Complete | 11,553 | 73% |
Approximately 11553 students or 73% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 11553 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
4563 transferred to another institution.
Allan Hancock College lost contact with the remaining 6617 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 4563 | 39.5% |
| Dropped Out | 6,617 | 57.3% |
First-time, full-time students, under the age of 25 are known as traditional students. These students are more likely to graduate in four years than so called 'non-traditional' students that includes part-time students, transfer students, or adult learners. Some schools cater to non-traditional students and it may affect their overall graduation rates.
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 Allan Hancock College are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.
How does this school do graduating the type of student you are most concerned bout?
First-time / full-time students at Allan Hancock College represent 6% of the students in the class of 2015, and 9.67% of Allan Hancock College bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 35%, first-time students in the Allan Hancock College class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Allan Hancock College graduation rate was 40%, and by the eight year mark, 43% 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 | Allan Hancock College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 35% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 40% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 43% | 47.82% |
532 first-time / full-time students or 57% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
143 transferred to another institution.
Allan Hancock College lost contact with the remaining 370 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 143 | 26.88% |
| Dropped Out | 370 | 69.55% |
First-time / part-time students at Allan Hancock College represent 8.21% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 13%, first-time, part-time students in the Allan Hancock College class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 16%.
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 | Allan Hancock College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 9% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 13% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 16% | 23.72% |
1092 first-time / part-time students or 84% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
35 are still enrolled.
228 transferred to another institution.
Allan Hancock College lost contact with the remaining 829 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 35 | 3.21% |
| Transferred | 228 | 20.88% |
| Dropped Out | 829 | 75.92% |
2943 Allan Hancock College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 18.65% 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 49%, 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 52%.
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 | Allan Hancock College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 49% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 52% | 55.07% |
1422 non first-time / part-time students or 48% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
61 are still enrolled.
548 transferred to another institution.
Allan Hancock College lost contact with the remaining 813 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 61 | 4.29% |
| Transferred | 548 | 38.54% |
| Dropped Out | 813 | 57.17% |
10607 Allan Hancock College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 67.23% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 18%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate lower than the national average.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 20%.
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 | Allan Hancock College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 18% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 20% | 37.80% |
8507 non first-time / part-time students or 80% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
258 are still enrolled.
3644 transferred to another institution.
Allan Hancock College lost contact with the remaining 4605 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 258 | 3.03% |
| Transferred | 3644 | 42.84% |
| Dropped Out | 4,605 | 54.13% |
