Concordia University, Ann Arbor Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

Concordia University, Ann Arbor 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

How long does it take to earn a degree at Concordia University, Ann Arbor? Find out how many students return after their freshman year, how long it takes to graduate, and what happens to the students who don't.

• Concordia University, Ann Arbor Retention Rate
• Concordia University, Ann Arbor 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
• Concordia University, Ann Arbor Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

Concordia University, Ann Arbor Retention Rate

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

With 68% students making it past their freshmen year, Concordia University, Ann Arbor 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 Michigan, the average is 70.80%.

Concordia University, Ann Arbor Graduation Rates

There were approximately 67 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?

After four years 16% of the cohort graduated. After six years 26% had completed their degree, and 29% 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 Concordia University, Ann Arbor graduation rate 26%.

The average Concordia University, Ann Arbor student takes 4.40 years to graduate with their bachelors.

Concordia University, Ann Arbor Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Concordia University, Ann Arbor Drop Out Rate

Approximately 180 students or 71% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 180 students who did not complete their degree?

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 26 transferred to another institution.

• Concordia University, Ann Arbor lost contact with the remaining 154 who we assumed dropped out.

Concordia University, Ann Arbor 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 Concordia University, Ann Arbor 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 Concordia University, Ann Arbor Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at Concordia University, Ann Arbor represent 74% of the students in the class of 2015, and 68.66% of Concordia University, Ann Arbor bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 16%, first-time students in the Concordia University, Ann Arbor class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the Concordia University, Ann Arbor graduation rate was 25%, and by the eight year mark, 27% 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.

Concordia University, Ann Arbor First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

First-Time / Full-Time Concordia University, Ann Arbor Drop Out Rates

136 first-time / full-time students or 73% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 23 transferred to another institution.

• Concordia University, Ann Arbor lost contact with the remaining 113 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at Concordia University, Ann Arbor represent 0.39% of the students in the class of 2015.

First-Time / Part-Time Concordia University, Ann Arbor Graduation Rates vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time Concordia University, Ann Arbor Drop Out Rates

1 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.

• 0 transferred to another institution.

• Concordia University, Ann Arbor lost contact with the remaining 1 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

56 Concordia University, Ann Arbor students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 22.05% 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 38%, 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 41%.

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.

Concordia University, Ann Arbor Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Full-Time Concordia University, Ann Arbor Drop Out Rates

33 non first-time / part-time students or 59% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 3 transferred to another institution.

• Concordia University, Ann Arbor lost contact with the remaining 30 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

10 Concordia University, Ann Arbor students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 3.94% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 0%, 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 0%.

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.

Concordia University, Ann Arbor Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Part-Time Concordia University, Ann Arbor Drop Out Rates

10 non 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.

• 0 transferred to another institution.

• Concordia University, Ann Arbor lost contact with the remaining 10 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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