by our College Data Analytics TeamHow long does it take to earn a degree at Austin Peay State University? Find out how many students return after their freshman year, how long it takes to graduate, and what happens to the students who don't.
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, Austin Peay State University 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 Tennessee, the average is 71.48%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Austin Peay State University | 70% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Tennessee | 71.48% |
Of the 1,298 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?
21% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 39% in six years, and 41% 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 Austin Peay State University graduation rate 39%.
The average Austin Peay State University student takes 4.53 years to graduate with their bachelors.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 924 | 28% |
| Six Years | 1,298 | 39% |
| Eight Years | 55 | 2% |
| Did Not Complete | 1,950 | 59% |
Approximately 1950 students or 59% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 1950 students who did not complete their degree?
16 are still enrolled.
1082 transferred to another institution.
Austin Peay State University lost contact with the remaining 801 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 16 | 0.8% |
| Transferred | 1082 | 55.5% |
| Dropped Out | 801 | 41.1% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 25% |
| Asian | 57% |
| Black / African-American | 44% |
| Hawaiian | 33% |
| Hispanic | 51% |
| International | 50% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 51% |
| Unknown | 42% |
| White | 49% |
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 Austin Peay State University 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 Austin Peay State University represent 41% of the students in the class of 2015, and 40.68% of Austin Peay State University bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 21%, first-time students in the Austin Peay State University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Austin Peay State University graduation rate was 39%, 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 | Austin Peay State University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 21% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 39% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 42% | 47.82% |
778 first-time / full-time students or 58% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
16 are still enrolled.
385 transferred to another institution.
Austin Peay State University lost contact with the remaining 363 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 16 | 2.06% |
| Transferred | 385 | 49.49% |
| Dropped Out | 363 | 46.66% |
First-time / part-time students at Austin Peay State University represent 12.02% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 24%, first-time, part-time students in the Austin Peay State University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 26%.
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 | Austin Peay State University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 13% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 24% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 26% | 23.72% |
295 first-time / part-time students or 74% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
8 are still enrolled.
155 transferred to another institution.
Austin Peay State University lost contact with the remaining 132 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 8 | 2.71% |
| Transferred | 155 | 52.54% |
| Dropped Out | 132 | 44.75% |
834 Austin Peay State University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 25.25% 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 53%.
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 | Austin Peay State University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 52% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 53% | 55.07% |
394 non first-time / part-time students or 47% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
15 are still enrolled.
231 transferred to another institution.
Austin Peay State University lost contact with the remaining 148 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 15 | 3.81% |
| Transferred | 231 | 58.63% |
| Dropped Out | 148 | 37.56% |
733 Austin Peay State University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 22.19% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 33%, 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 34%.
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 | Austin Peay State University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 33% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 34% | 37.80% |
483 non first-time / part-time students or 66% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
14 are still enrolled.
311 transferred to another institution.
Austin Peay State University lost contact with the remaining 158 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 14 | 2.90% |
| Transferred | 311 | 64.39% |
| Dropped Out | 158 | 32.71% |
