by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many Bethune - Cookman 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 Bethune - Cookman 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 73% students making it past their freshmen year, Bethune - Cookman 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 Florida, the average is 70.38%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Bethune - Cookman University | 73% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Florida | 70.38% |
There were approximately 403 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?
After four years 12% of the cohort graduated. After six years 34% had completed their degree, and 37% after 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 Bethune - Cookman University graduation rate 34%.
The typical Bethune - Cookman University student takes 4.69 years to complete their bachelor's degree.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 161 | 14% |
| Six Years | 403 | 34% |
| Eight Years | 36 | 3% |
| Did Not Complete | 734 | 63% |
Approximately 734 students or 63% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 734 students who did not complete their degree?
1 are still enrolled.
208 transferred to another institution.
Bethune - Cookman University lost contact with the remaining 520 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 0.1% |
| Transferred | 208 | 28.3% |
| Dropped Out | 520 | 70.8% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Black / African-American | 32% |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| International | 58% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 34% |
| Unknown | 29% |
| White | 38% |
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 Bethune - Cookman 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 Bethune - Cookman University represent 83% of the students in the class of 2015, and 85.61% of Bethune - Cookman University bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 12%, first-time students in the Bethune - Cookman University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Bethune - Cookman University graduation rate was 35%, and by the eight year mark, 39% 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 | Bethune - Cookman University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 12% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 35% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 39% | 47.82% |
600 first-time / full-time students or 61% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
200 transferred to another institution.
Bethune - Cookman University lost contact with the remaining 396 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 0.17% |
| Transferred | 200 | 33.33% |
| Dropped Out | 396 | 66.00% |
First-time / part-time students at Bethune - Cookman University represent 0.94% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 9%, first-time, part-time students in the Bethune - Cookman 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 9%.
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 | Bethune - Cookman University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 9% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 9% | 23.72% |
10 first-time / part-time students or 91% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
0 transferred to another institution.
Bethune - Cookman University lost contact with the remaining 10 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 0 | 0.00% |
| Dropped Out | 10 | 100.00% |
178 Bethune - Cookman University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 15.17% 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 31%, 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 32%.
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 | Bethune - Cookman University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 31% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 32% | 55.07% |
121 non first-time / part-time students or 68% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
2 are still enrolled.
8 transferred to another institution.
Bethune - Cookman University lost contact with the remaining 111 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 2 | 1.65% |
| Transferred | 8 | 6.61% |
| Dropped Out | 111 | 91.74% |
5 Bethune - Cookman University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 0.43% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 40%, 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 40%.
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 | Bethune - Cookman University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 40% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 40% | 37.80% |
3 non first-time / part-time students or 60% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
0 transferred to another institution.
Bethune - Cookman University lost contact with the remaining 3 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 0 | 0.00% |
| Dropped Out | 3 | 100.00% |
