by our College Data Analytics TeamMake an informed decision about your education by understanding Cleveland State University 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 76% students making it past their freshmen year, Cleveland State University has freshmen retention rates above 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%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Cleveland State University | 76% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Ohio | 69.84% |
How many of the estimated 1,766 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
26% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 49% in six years, and 51% in eight years.
The official graduation rate of Cleveland State University is 49%. 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 Cleveland State University student takes 4.52 years to graduate with their bachelors.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1,368 | 38% |
| Six Years | 1,766 | 49% |
| Eight Years | 72 | 2% |
| Did Not Complete | 1,797 | 49% |
Approximately 1797 students or 49% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 1797 students who did not complete their degree?
27 are still enrolled.
1103 transferred to another institution.
Cleveland State University lost contact with the remaining 654 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 27 | 1.5% |
| Transferred | 1103 | 61.4% |
| Dropped Out | 654 | 36.4% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 50% |
| Asian | 68% |
| Black / African-American | 30% |
| Hawaiian | 50% |
| Hispanic | 35% |
| International | 52% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 41% |
| Unknown | 52% |
| White | 53% |
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 Cleveland State 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 students at Cleveland State University represent 37% of the students in the class of 2015, and 33.13% of Cleveland State University bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 26%, first-time students in the Cleveland State University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Cleveland State University graduation rate was 43%, and by the eight year mark, 46% 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 | Cleveland State University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 26% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 43% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 46% | 47.82% |
729 first-time / full-time students or 54% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
27 are still enrolled.
476 transferred to another institution.
Cleveland State University lost contact with the remaining 240 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 27 | 3.70% |
| Transferred | 476 | 65.29% |
| Dropped Out | 240 | 32.92% |
First-time / part-time students at Cleveland State University represent 3.30% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 28%, first-time, part-time students in the Cleveland State University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 29%.
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 | Cleveland State University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 17% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 28% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 29% | 23.72% |
85 first-time / part-time students or 71% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
48 transferred to another institution.
Cleveland State University lost contact with the remaining 36 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 1.18% |
| Transferred | 48 | 56.47% |
| Dropped Out | 36 | 42.35% |
1563 Cleveland State University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 43.00% 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 56%, 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 58%.
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 | Cleveland State University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 56% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 58% | 55.07% |
658 non first-time / part-time students or 42% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
15 are still enrolled.
394 transferred to another institution.
Cleveland State University lost contact with the remaining 249 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 15 | 2.28% |
| Transferred | 394 | 59.88% |
| Dropped Out | 249 | 37.84% |
602 Cleveland State University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 16.56% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 44%, 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 46%.
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 | Cleveland State University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 44% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 46% | 37.80% |
325 non first-time / part-time students or 54% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
11 are still enrolled.
185 transferred to another institution.
Cleveland State University lost contact with the remaining 129 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 11 | 3.38% |
| Transferred | 185 | 56.92% |
| Dropped Out | 129 | 39.69% |
