Cabarrus College of Health Sciences Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

Make an informed decision about your education by understanding Cabarrus College of Health Sciences retention and graduation rates. First year retention rates let you know how many first-time, full-time students students come back for their second year. Graduation rates tell you how many students complete their degree and how long it takes.

• Cabarrus College of Health Sciences Graduation Rate
  • First Time Undergrads Attending Full Time
  • First Time Undergrads Attending Part Time
  • Non-First Time Undergrads Attending Full Time
  • Non-First Time Undergrads Attending Part Time
• Cabarrus College of Health Sciences Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

Freshmen retention rate refers to the percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year.

With % students making it past their freshmen year, Cabarrus College of Health Sciences 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 North Carolina, the average is 66.53%.

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences Graduation Rates

How many of the estimated 163 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?

Four years after beginning their degree, 58% of those students had graduated. By 2017, six years after starting their degree, 68% of the students had graduated and after eight years 68% of this class completed their degree.

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 Cabarrus College of Health Sciences graduation rate 68%.

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Cabarrus College of Health Sciences Drop Out Rate

Approximately 75 students or 32% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 75 students who did not complete their degree?

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 3 transferred to another institution.

• Cabarrus College of Health Sciences lost contact with the remaining 72 who we assumed dropped out.

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

Some Students Take More Time To Graduate

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 Cabarrus College of Health Sciences are considered 'non-traditional students' who either not first-time, or not full-time, or both.

Comparing the graduation rates of specific cohorts shown below will be more revealing than the overall statistics shared above.

First-Time / Full-Time Cabarrus College of Health Sciences Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences represent 10% of the students in the class of 2015, and 8.59% of Cabarrus College of Health Sciences bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 58%, first-time students in the Cabarrus College of Health Sciences class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the Cabarrus College of Health Sciences graduation rate was 58%, and by the eight year mark, 58% 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.

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

First-Time / Full-Time Cabarrus College of Health Sciences Drop Out Rates

10 first-time / full-time students or 42% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 3 transferred to another institution.

• Cabarrus College of Health Sciences lost contact with the remaining 7 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences represent 1.68% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six-year graduation rate of 75%, first-time, part-time students in the Cabarrus College of Health Sciences class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 75%.

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 Cabarrus College of Health Sciences Graduation Rates vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time Cabarrus College of Health Sciences Drop Out Rates

1 first-time / part-time students or 25% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 0 transferred to another institution.

• Cabarrus College of Health Sciences lost contact with the remaining 1 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

88 Cabarrus College of Health Sciences students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 36.97% 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 69%, 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 69%.

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.

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Full-Time Cabarrus College of Health Sciences Drop Out Rates

27 non first-time / part-time students or 31% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 0 transferred to another institution.

• Cabarrus College of Health Sciences lost contact with the remaining 27 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

122 Cabarrus College of Health Sciences students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 51.26% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 70%, 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 70%.

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.

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Part-Time Cabarrus College of Health Sciences Drop Out Rates

37 non first-time / part-time students or 30% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 0 transferred to another institution.

• Cabarrus College of Health Sciences lost contact with the remaining 37 who we assumed dropped out.

More Resources:

• An Explanation of Freshman Retention Rates.

• How Common is it to Transfer to a Different College?

• Are Non-Traditional Students Less Likely to Graduate?

• How Many People Drop-Out of College?

• How Average Time to Graduate Can Affect the Value of Your Degree.

References

• National Center for Education Statistics

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