by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many Concordia University, Nebraska first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore Concordia University, Nebraska 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 79% students making it past their freshmen year, Concordia University, Nebraska 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 Nebraska, the average is 73.00%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Concordia University, Nebraska | 79% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Nebraska | 73.00% |
There were approximately 240 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?
49% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 63% in six years, and 64% in 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, Nebraska graduation rate 63%.
The average Concordia University, Nebraska student takes 4.31 years to graduate with their bachelors.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 182 | 48% |
| Six Years | 240 | 63% |
| Eight Years | 3 | 1% |
| Did Not Complete | 137 | 36% |
Approximately 137 students or 36% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 137 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
102 transferred to another institution.
Concordia University, Nebraska lost contact with the remaining 35 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 102 | 74.5% |
| Dropped Out | 35 | 25.5% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Asian | 71% |
| Black / African-American | 23% |
| Hispanic | 44% |
| International | 60% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 100% |
| Unknown | 63% |
| White | 68% |
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 Concordia University, Nebraska 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 Concordia University, Nebraska represent 83% of the students in the class of 2015, and 87.08% of Concordia University, Nebraska bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 49%, first-time students in the Concordia University, Nebraska class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Concordia University, Nebraska graduation rate was 66%, and by the eight year mark, 67% 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 | Concordia University, Nebraska | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 49% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 66% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 67% | 47.82% |
105 first-time / full-time students or 33% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
87 transferred to another institution.
Concordia University, Nebraska lost contact with the remaining 18 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 87 | 82.86% |
| Dropped Out | 18 | 17.14% |
Unfortunately, we don’t have access to data on Concordia University, Nebraska first-time, part-time students.
51 Concordia University, Nebraska students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 13.39% 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 61%, 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 65%.
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 | Concordia University, Nebraska | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 61% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 65% | 55.07% |
18 non first-time / part-time students or 35% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
12 transferred to another institution.
Concordia University, Nebraska lost contact with the remaining 6 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 12 | 66.67% |
| Dropped Out | 6 | 33.33% |
14 Concordia University, Nebraska students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 3.67% 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.
14 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.
3 transferred to another institution.
Concordia University, Nebraska lost contact with the remaining 11 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 3 | 21.43% |
| Dropped Out | 11 | 78.57% |
