by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many Coastal Carolina 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 Coastal Carolina University retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.
The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.
With 73% students making it past their freshmen year, Coastal Carolina 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 South Carolina, the average is 65.91%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Coastal Carolina University | 73% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| South Carolina | 65.91% |
Of the 1,487 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?
After four years 26% of the cohort graduated. After six years 46% had completed their degree, and 47% 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 Coastal Carolina University graduation rate 46%.
The average Coastal Carolina University student takes 4.35 years to graduate with their bachelors.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1,065 | 33% |
| Six Years | 1,487 | 46% |
| Eight Years | 28 | 1% |
| Did Not Complete | 1,726 | 53% |
Approximately 1726 students or 53% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 1726 students who did not complete their degree?
4 are still enrolled.
1329 transferred to another institution.
Coastal Carolina University lost contact with the remaining 378 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 4 | 0.2% |
| Transferred | 1329 | 77.0% |
| Dropped Out | 378 | 21.9% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 30% |
| Asian | 47% |
| Black / African-American | 44% |
| Hispanic | 52% |
| International | 71% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 45% |
| Unknown | 100% |
| White | 46% |
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 Coastal Carolina 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 Coastal Carolina University represent 67% of the students in the class of 2015, and 61.00% of Coastal Carolina University bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 26%, first-time students in the Coastal Carolina University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Coastal Carolina University graduation rate was 42%, and by the eight year mark, 42% 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 | Coastal Carolina University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 26% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 42% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 42% | 47.82% |
1259 first-time / full-time students or 58% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
4 are still enrolled.
1015 transferred to another institution.
Coastal Carolina University lost contact with the remaining 231 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 4 | 0.32% |
| Transferred | 1015 | 80.62% |
| Dropped Out | 231 | 18.35% |
First-time / part-time students at Coastal Carolina University represent 0.37% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 25%, first-time, part-time students in the Coastal Carolina 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 25%.
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 | Coastal Carolina University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 8% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 25% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 25% | 23.72% |
9 first-time / part-time students or 75% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
5 transferred to another institution.
Coastal Carolina University lost contact with the remaining 4 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 5 | 55.56% |
| Dropped Out | 4 | 44.44% |
944 Coastal Carolina University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 29.10% 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 57%, 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 | Coastal Carolina University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 57% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 58% | 55.07% |
399 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.
281 transferred to another institution.
Coastal Carolina University lost contact with the remaining 112 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 6 | 1.50% |
| Transferred | 281 | 70.43% |
| Dropped Out | 112 | 28.07% |
102 Coastal Carolina University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 3.14% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 40%, 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 | Coastal Carolina University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 40% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 42% | 37.80% |
59 non first-time / part-time students or 58% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
28 transferred to another institution.
Coastal Carolina University lost contact with the remaining 31 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 28 | 47.46% |
| Dropped Out | 31 | 52.54% |
