by our College Data Analytics TeamHow long does it take to earn a degree at Beckfield College - Tri-County? 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 40% students making it past their freshmen year, Beckfield College - Tri-County 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 Ohio, the average is 69.84%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Beckfield College - Tri-County | 40% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Ohio | 69.84% |
How many of the estimated 127 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
44% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 44% in six years, and 48% in eight years.
Any student who completes their bachelor's degree within six years is considered to have graduated on time, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. This makes the offical Beckfield College - Tri-County graduation rate 44%.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 124 | 43% |
| Six Years | 127 | 44% |
| Eight Years | 13 | 4% |
| Did Not Complete | 149 | 52% |
Approximately 149 students or 52% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 149 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
5 transferred to another institution.
Beckfield College - Tri-County lost contact with the remaining 144 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 5 | 3.4% |
| Dropped Out | 144 | 96.6% |
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 Beckfield College - Tri-County 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 Beckfield College - Tri-County represent 22% of the students in the class of 2015, and 21.26% of Beckfield College - Tri-County bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 44%, first-time students in the Beckfield College - Tri-County class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Beckfield College - Tri-County graduation rate was 44%, and by the eight year mark, 44% 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 | Beckfield College - Tri-County | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 44% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 44% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 44% | 47.82% |
35 first-time / full-time students or 56% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
2 transferred to another institution.
Beckfield College - Tri-County lost contact with the remaining 33 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 2 | 5.71% |
| Dropped Out | 33 | 94.29% |
First-time / part-time students at Beckfield College - Tri-County represent 24.48% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 38%, first-time, part-time students in the Beckfield College - Tri-County class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 46%.
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 | Beckfield College - Tri-County | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 38% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 38% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 46% | 23.72% |
38 first-time / part-time students or 54% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
1 transferred to another institution.
Beckfield College - Tri-County lost contact with the remaining 37 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 1 | 2.63% |
| Dropped Out | 37 | 97.37% |
89 Beckfield College - Tri-County students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 30.69% 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 33%, 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 33%.
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 | Beckfield College - Tri-County | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 33% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 33% | 55.07% |
60 non 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.
2 transferred to another institution.
Beckfield College - Tri-County lost contact with the remaining 58 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 2 | 3.33% |
| Dropped Out | 58 | 96.67% |
67 Beckfield College - Tri-County students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 23.10% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 66%, 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 76%.
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 | Beckfield College - Tri-County | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 66% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 76% | 37.80% |
16 non first-time / part-time students or 24% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
0 transferred to another institution.
Beckfield College - Tri-County lost contact with the remaining 16 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 0 | 0.00% |
| Dropped Out | 16 | 100.00% |
