Chowan University Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

Chowan University 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

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

• Chowan University Retention Rate
• Chowan 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
• Chowan University Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

Chowan University Retention Rate

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

With 59% students making it past their freshmen year, Chowan 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 North Carolina, the average is 66.53%.

Chowan University Graduation Rates

How many of the estimated 200 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?

After four years 10% of the cohort graduated. After six years 28% had completed their degree, and 29% after eight years.

The official graduation rate of Chowan University is 28%. 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.

How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree at Chowan University? The standard length of time for most students is 4.63 years.

Chowan University Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Chowan University Drop Out Rate

Approximately 502 students or 71% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 502 students who did not complete their degree?

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 372 transferred to another institution.

• Chowan University lost contact with the remaining 129 who we assumed dropped out.

Chowan University 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 Chowan University 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 Chowan University Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at Chowan University represent 86% of the students in the class of 2015, and 75.00% of Chowan University bachelor's degree graduations.

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

After six years, the Chowan University graduation rate was 25%, and by the eight year mark, 25% 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.

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

First-Time / Full-Time Chowan University Drop Out Rates

456 first-time / full-time students or 75% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 331 transferred to another institution.

• Chowan University lost contact with the remaining 124 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at Chowan University represent 0.71% of the students in the class of 2015.

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

First-Time / Part-Time Chowan University Drop Out Rates

5 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.

• 4 transferred to another institution.

• Chowan University lost contact with the remaining 1 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

79 Chowan University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 11.21% 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 54%, 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 54%.

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.

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

Non First-Time / Full-Time Chowan University Drop Out Rates

36 non first-time / part-time students or 46% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 34 transferred to another institution.

• Chowan University lost contact with the remaining 2 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

12 Chowan University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 1.70% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 58%, 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.

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

Non First-Time / Part-Time Chowan University Drop Out Rates

5 non first-time / part-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.

• Chowan University lost contact with the remaining 2 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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