by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many Anderson University South Carolina first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore Anderson University South Carolina 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 84% students making it past their freshmen year, Anderson University South Carolina has freshmen retention rates above the national average.
Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.
When looking at just colleges and universities in South Carolina, the average is 65.91%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Anderson University South Carolina | 84% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| South Carolina | 65.91% |
How many of the estimated 383 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
48% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 53% in six years, and 54% in eight years.
The official graduation rate of Anderson University South Carolina is 53%. This is the percentage of students who completed their degree within 150% of the published time. That means six years for a standard bachelor's degree program.
The average length of time it takes an Anderson University South Carolina undergraduate student to complete their bachelor's degree is 4.07 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 332 | 46% |
| Six Years | 383 | 53% |
| Eight Years | 6 | 1% |
| Did Not Complete | 327 | 46% |
Approximately 327 students or 46% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 327 students who did not complete their degree?
1 are still enrolled.
243 transferred to another institution.
Anderson University South Carolina lost contact with the remaining 77 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 0.3% |
| Transferred | 243 | 74.3% |
| Dropped Out | 77 | 23.5% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 100% |
| Asian | 50% |
| Black / African-American | 33% |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 63% |
| Unknown | 67% |
| White | 59% |
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 Anderson University South Carolina 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 Anderson University South Carolina represent 74% of the students in the class of 2015, and 75.72% of Anderson University South Carolina bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 48%, first-time students in the Anderson University South Carolina class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Anderson University South Carolina graduation rate was 55%, and by the eight year mark, 56% 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 | Anderson University South Carolina | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 48% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 55% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 56% | 47.82% |
233 first-time / full-time students or 44% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
185 transferred to another institution.
Anderson University South Carolina lost contact with the remaining 43 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 0.43% |
| Transferred | 185 | 79.40% |
| Dropped Out | 43 | 18.45% |
First-time / part-time students at Anderson University South Carolina represent 0.42% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 33%, first-time, part-time students in the Anderson University South Carolina class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 33%.
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 | Anderson University South Carolina | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 33% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 33% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 33% | 23.72% |
2 first-time / part-time students or 67% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
1 transferred to another institution.
Anderson University South Carolina lost contact with the remaining 1 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 1 | 50.00% |
| Dropped Out | 1 | 50.00% |
136 Anderson University South Carolina students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 18.97% 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 54%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate higher than the national average for students in this category.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 55%.
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 | Anderson University South Carolina | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 54% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 55% | 55.07% |
61 non first-time / part-time students or 45% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
40 transferred to another institution.
Anderson University South Carolina lost contact with the remaining 20 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 1.64% |
| Transferred | 40 | 65.57% |
| Dropped Out | 20 | 32.79% |
50 Anderson University South Carolina students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 6.97% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 38%, 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 38%.
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 | Anderson University South Carolina | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 38% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 38% | 37.80% |
31 non first-time / part-time students or 62% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
17 transferred to another institution.
Anderson University South Carolina lost contact with the remaining 13 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 3.23% |
| Transferred | 17 | 54.84% |
| Dropped Out | 13 | 41.94% |
