by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many AUM first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore AUM 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 70% students making it past their freshmen year, AUM 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 Alabama, the average is 66.79%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| AUM | 70% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Alabama | 66.79% |
Of the 430 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?
8% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 31% in six years, and 34% 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 AUM graduation rate 31%.
How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree at AUM? The standard length of time for most students is 4.92 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 277 | 20% |
| Six Years | 430 | 31% |
| Eight Years | 37 | 3% |
| Did Not Complete | 908 | 66% |
Approximately 908 students or 66% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 908 students who did not complete their degree?
9 are still enrolled.
507 transferred to another institution.
AUM lost contact with the remaining 386 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 9 | 1.0% |
| Transferred | 507 | 55.8% |
| Dropped Out | 386 | 42.5% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 17% |
| Asian | 40% |
| Black / African-American | 24% |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| International | 45% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 33% |
| White | 34% |
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 AUM 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 Auburn University at Montgomery represent 48% of the students in the class of 2015, and 41.40% of AUM bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 8%, first-time students in the AUM class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the AUM graduation rate was 27%, and by the eight year mark, 30% 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 | AUM | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 8% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 27% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 30% | 47.82% |
465 first-time / full-time students or 70% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
9 are still enrolled.
268 transferred to another institution.
AUM lost contact with the remaining 193 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 9 | 1.94% |
| Transferred | 268 | 57.63% |
| Dropped Out | 193 | 41.51% |
First-time / part-time students at Auburn University at Montgomery represent 12.45% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 7%, first-time, part-time students in the AUM class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 12%.
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 | AUM | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 7% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 12% | 23.72% |
151 first-time / part-time students or 88% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
7 are still enrolled.
69 transferred to another institution.
AUM lost contact with the remaining 75 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 7 | 4.64% |
| Transferred | 69 | 45.70% |
| Dropped Out | 75 | 49.67% |
396 AUM students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 28.65% 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 47%, 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 48%.
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 | AUM | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 47% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 48% | 55.07% |
202 non first-time / part-time students or 52% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
3 are still enrolled.
124 transferred to another institution.
AUM lost contact with the remaining 75 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 3 | 1.49% |
| Transferred | 124 | 61.39% |
| Dropped Out | 75 | 37.13% |
146 AUM students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 10.56% 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 | AUM | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 38% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 38% | 37.80% |
90 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.
46 transferred to another institution.
AUM lost contact with the remaining 43 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 1.11% |
| Transferred | 46 | 51.11% |
| Dropped Out | 43 | 47.78% |
