Central State University Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

Central State University 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

How many Central State 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 Central State University retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.

• Central State University Retention Rate
• Central State University 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
• Central State University Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

Central State University Retention Rate

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

With 56% students making it past their freshmen year, Central State University 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 Ohio, the average is 69.84%.

Central State University Graduation Rates

There were approximately 253 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?

After four years 10% of the cohort graduated. After six years 24% had completed their degree, and 26% after eight years.

The official graduation rate of Central State University is 24%. This is the percentage of students who completed their degree within 150% of the published time. That means six years for a standard bachelor's degree program.

The average length of time it takes an Central State University undergraduate student to complete their bachelor's degree is 4.58 years.

Central State University Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Central State University Drop Out Rate

Approximately 774 students or 74% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 774 students who did not complete their degree?

• 2 are still enrolled.

• 673 transferred to another institution.

• Central State University lost contact with the remaining 94 who we assumed dropped out.

Central State University 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 Central State 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 Central State University Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at Central State University represent 72% of the students in the class of 2015, and 58.10% of Central State University bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 10%, first-time students in the Central State University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the Central State University graduation rate was 20%, and by the eight year mark, 21% 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.

Central State University First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

First-Time / Full-Time Central State University Drop Out Rates

591 first-time / full-time students or 79% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 2 are still enrolled.

• 511 transferred to another institution.

• Central State University lost contact with the remaining 75 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at Central State University represent 1.63% of the students in the class of 2015.

First-Time / Part-Time Central State University Graduation Rates vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time Central State University Drop Out Rates

17 first-time / part-time students or 100% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 14 transferred to another institution.

• Central State University lost contact with the remaining 3 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

224 Central State University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 21.41% 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 40%, 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 42%.

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.

Central State University Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Full-Time Central State University Drop Out Rates

131 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.

• 117 transferred to another institution.

• Central State University lost contact with the remaining 13 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

53 Central State University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 5.07% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 30%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate lower than the national average.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 34%.

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.

Central State University Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Part-Time Central State University Drop Out Rates

35 non first-time / part-time students or 66% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 1 are still enrolled.

• 31 transferred to another institution.

• Central State University lost contact with the remaining 3 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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