by our College Data Analytics TeamMake an informed decision about your education by understanding Caribbean University - Ponce 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.
The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.
With 83% students making it past their freshmen year, Caribbean University - Ponce has freshmen retention rates above the national average.
Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Caribbean University - Ponce | 83% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| NA |
How many of the estimated 228 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
After four years 23% of the cohort graduated. After six years 33% had completed their degree, and 43% after 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 Caribbean University - Ponce graduation rate 33%.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 190 | 28% |
| Six Years | 228 | 33% |
| Eight Years | 71 | 10% |
| Did Not Complete | 389 | 57% |
Approximately 389 students or 57% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 389 students who did not complete their degree?
5 are still enrolled.
28 transferred to another institution.
Caribbean University - Ponce lost contact with the remaining 308 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 5 | 1.3% |
| Transferred | 28 | 7.2% |
| Dropped Out | 308 | 79.2% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 43% |
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 Caribbean University - Ponce 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 Caribbean University - Ponce represent 44% of the students in the class of 2015, and 36.84% of Caribbean University - Ponce bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 23%, first-time students in the Caribbean University - Ponce class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Caribbean University - Ponce graduation rate was 28%, and by the eight year mark, 49% 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 | Caribbean University - Ponce | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 23% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 28% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 49% | 47.82% |
155 first-time / full-time students or 51% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
5 are still enrolled.
11 transferred to another institution.
Caribbean University - Ponce lost contact with the remaining 100 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 5 | 3.23% |
| Transferred | 11 | 7.10% |
| Dropped Out | 100 | 64.52% |
First-time / part-time students at Caribbean University - Ponce represent 18.90% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 8%, first-time, part-time students in the Caribbean University - Ponce class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 8%.
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 | Caribbean University - Ponce | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 4% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 8% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 8% | 23.72% |
120 first-time / part-time students or 92% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
5 are still enrolled.
10 transferred to another institution.
Caribbean University - Ponce lost contact with the remaining 105 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 5 | 4.17% |
| Transferred | 10 | 8.33% |
| Dropped Out | 105 | 87.50% |
174 Caribbean University - Ponce students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 25.29% 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 59%, 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 62%.
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 | Caribbean University - Ponce | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 59% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 62% | 55.07% |
66 non first-time / part-time students or 38% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
3 are still enrolled.
5 transferred to another institution.
Caribbean University - Ponce lost contact with the remaining 58 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 3 | 4.55% |
| Transferred | 5 | 7.58% |
| Dropped Out | 58 | 87.88% |
83 Caribbean University - Ponce students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 12.06% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 39%, 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 42%.
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 | Caribbean University - Ponce | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 39% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 42% | 37.80% |
48 non first-time / part-time students or 58% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
2 transferred to another institution.
Caribbean University - Ponce lost contact with the remaining 45 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 2.08% |
| Transferred | 2 | 4.17% |
| Dropped Out | 45 | 93.75% |
