Cambridge College Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

Cambridge College 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

Make an informed decision about your education by understanding Cambridge College 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.

• Cambridge College 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
• Cambridge College Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.

With 0% students making it past their freshmen year, Cambridge College 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 Massachusetts, the average is 73.02%.

Cambridge College Graduation Rates

How many of the estimated 198 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?

After four years 23% of the cohort graduated. After six years 54% had completed their degree, and 55% 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 Cambridge College graduation rate 54%.

Cambridge College Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Cambridge College Drop Out Rate

Approximately 167 students or 45% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 167 students who did not complete their degree?

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 47 transferred to another institution.

• Cambridge College lost contact with the remaining 111 who we assumed dropped out.

Cambridge College Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

Some Students Take More Time To Graduate

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 Cambridge College are considered 'non-traditional students' who either not first-time, or not full-time, or both.

How does this school do graduating the type of student you are most concerned bout?

First-Time / Full-Time Cambridge College Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at Cambridge College represent 4% of the students in the class of 2015, and 2.02% of Cambridge College bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 23%, first-time students in the Cambridge College class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the Cambridge College graduation rate was 31%, and by the eight year mark, 31% 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.

Cambridge College First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

First-Time / Full-Time Cambridge College Drop Out Rates

9 first-time / full-time students or 69% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 6 transferred to another institution.

• Cambridge College lost contact with the remaining 2 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at Cambridge College represent 11.62% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six-year graduation rate of 12%, first-time, part-time students in the Cambridge College class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 12%.

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 Cambridge College Graduation Rates vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time Cambridge College Drop Out Rates

38 first-time / part-time students or 88% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 2 are still enrolled.

• 11 transferred to another institution.

• Cambridge College lost contact with the remaining 25 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

88 Cambridge College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 23.78% 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 70%, 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 72%.

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.

Cambridge College Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Full-Time Cambridge College Drop Out Rates

25 non first-time / part-time students or 28% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 1 transferred to another institution.

• Cambridge College lost contact with the remaining 24 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

226 Cambridge College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 61.08% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 56%, 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 58%.

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.

Cambridge College Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Part-Time Cambridge College Drop Out Rates

95 non first-time / part-time students or 42% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 6 are still enrolled.

• 29 transferred to another institution.

• Cambridge College lost contact with the remaining 60 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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