by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many Bryan 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 Bryan University retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.
Freshmen retention rate refers to the percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year.
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Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.
When looking at just colleges and universities in Missouri, the average is 69.43%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Bryan University | |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Missouri | 69.43% |
How many of the estimated 223 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
22% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 35% in six years, and 35% 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 Bryan University graduation rate 35%.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 223 | 35% |
| Six Years | 223 | 35% |
| Eight Years | 0 | 0% |
| Did Not Complete | 416 | 65% |
Approximately 416 students or 65% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 416 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
23 transferred to another institution.
Bryan University lost contact with the remaining 393 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 23 | 5.5% |
| Dropped Out | 393 | 94.5% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Black / African-American | 56% |
| Hispanic | 73% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 60% |
| Unknown | 75% |
| White | 65% |
Some schools have mainly first-time, full-time students, while others cater to part-time students, transfer students, or adult learners. For a variety of reasons first-time, full-time students under the age of 25 are usually more likely to graduate in four years.
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 Bryan University are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.
Comparing the graduation rates of specific cohorts shown below will be more revealing than the overall statistics shared above.
First-time / full-time students at Bryan University represent 63% of the students in the class of 2015, and 39.46% of Bryan University bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 22%, first-time students in the Bryan University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Bryan University graduation rate was 22%, and by the eight year mark, 22% 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 | Bryan University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 22% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 22% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 22% | 47.82% |
314 first-time / full-time students or 78% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
12 transferred to another institution.
Bryan University lost contact with the remaining 302 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 12 | 3.82% |
| Dropped Out | 302 | 96.18% |
First-time / part-time students at Bryan University represent 6.55% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 50%, first-time, part-time students in the Bryan 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 50%.
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 | Bryan University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 50% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 50% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 50% | 23.72% |
21 first-time / part-time students or 50% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
1 transferred to another institution.
Bryan University lost contact with the remaining 20 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 1 | 4.76% |
| Dropped Out | 20 | 95.24% |
133 Bryan University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 20.75% 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 68%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate higher than the national average for students in this category.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 68%.
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 | Bryan University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 68% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 68% | 55.07% |
42 non first-time / part-time students or 32% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
8 transferred to another institution.
Bryan University lost contact with the remaining 34 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 8 | 19.05% |
| Dropped Out | 34 | 80.95% |
63 Bryan University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 9.83% 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 | Bryan University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 38% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 38% | 37.80% |
39 non first-time / part-time students or 62% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
2 transferred to another institution.
Bryan University lost contact with the remaining 37 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 2 | 5.13% |
| Dropped Out | 37 | 94.87% |
