by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many Augusta University first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore Augusta University 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 74% students making it past their freshmen year, Augusta University 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 Georgia, the average is 65.40%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Augusta University | 74% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Georgia | 65.40% |
Of the 708 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?
After four years 6% of the cohort graduated. After six years 35% had completed their degree, and 39% after eight years.
The official graduation rate of Augusta University is 35%. 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.
How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree at Augusta University? The standard length of time for most students is 4.81 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 472 | 23% |
| Six Years | 708 | 35% |
| Eight Years | 73 | 4% |
| Did Not Complete | 1,245 | 61% |
Approximately 1245 students or 61% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 1245 students who did not complete their degree?
21 are still enrolled.
863 transferred to another institution.
Augusta University lost contact with the remaining 351 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 21 | 1.7% |
| Transferred | 863 | 69.3% |
| Dropped Out | 351 | 28.2% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 50% |
| Asian | 63% |
| Black / African-American | 43% |
| Hawaiian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 42% |
| International | 73% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 40% |
| Unknown | 73% |
| White | 46% |
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 Augusta University 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 Augusta University represent 45% of the students in the class of 2015, and 33.19% of Augusta University bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 6%, first-time students in the Augusta University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Augusta University graduation rate was 26%, and by the eight year mark, 31% 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 | Augusta University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 6% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 26% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 31% | 47.82% |
625 first-time / full-time students or 69% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
21 are still enrolled.
434 transferred to another institution.
Augusta University lost contact with the remaining 172 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 21 | 3.36% |
| Transferred | 434 | 69.44% |
| Dropped Out | 172 | 27.52% |
First-time / part-time students at Augusta University represent 4.79% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 4%, first-time, part-time students in the Augusta University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 10%.
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 | Augusta University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 4% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 10% | 23.72% |
87 first-time / part-time students or 90% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
3 are still enrolled.
54 transferred to another institution.
Augusta University lost contact with the remaining 30 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 3 | 3.45% |
| Transferred | 54 | 62.07% |
| Dropped Out | 30 | 34.48% |
790 Augusta University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 38.99% 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 52%, 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 54%.
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 | Augusta University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 52% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 54% | 55.07% |
362 non first-time / part-time students or 46% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
8 are still enrolled.
257 transferred to another institution.
Augusta University lost contact with the remaining 97 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 8 | 2.21% |
| Transferred | 257 | 70.99% |
| Dropped Out | 97 | 26.80% |
233 Augusta University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 11.50% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 24%, 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 27%.
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 | Augusta University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 24% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 27% | 37.80% |
171 non first-time / part-time students or 73% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
118 transferred to another institution.
Augusta University lost contact with the remaining 52 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 0.58% |
| Transferred | 118 | 69.01% |
| Dropped Out | 52 | 30.41% |
