by our College Data Analytics TeamHow long does it take to earn a degree at Cypress College? 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.
The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.
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Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.
When looking at just colleges and universities in California, the average is 73.07%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Cypress College | |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| California | 73.07% |
There were approximately 5,585 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?
45% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 30% in six years, and 32% in eight years.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, a student is considered to have graduated on time if they complete their degree within six years, making the official Cypress College graduation rate 30%.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 4,772 | 25% |
| Six Years | 5,585 | 30% |
| Eight Years | 435 | 2% |
| Did Not Complete | 12,753 | 68% |
Approximately 12753 students or 68% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 12753 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
6878 transferred to another institution.
Cypress College lost contact with the remaining 5641 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 6878 | 53.9% |
| Dropped Out | 5,641 | 44.2% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Asian | 49% |
| Black / African-American | 27% |
| Hawaiian | 25% |
| Hispanic | 20% |
| International | 27% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 28% |
| Unknown | 22% |
| White | 36% |
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 Cypress College 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 Cypress College represent 5% of the students in the class of 2015, and 8.18% of Cypress College bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 45%, first-time students in the Cypress College class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Cypress College graduation rate was 50%, and by the eight year mark, 52% 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 | Cypress College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 45% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 50% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 52% | 47.82% |
439 first-time / full-time students or 48% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
205 transferred to another institution.
Cypress College lost contact with the remaining 224 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 205 | 46.70% |
| Dropped Out | 224 | 51.03% |
First-time / part-time students at Cypress College represent 13.19% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 27%, first-time, part-time students in the Cypress College class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 30%.
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 | Cypress College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 21% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 27% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 30% | 23.72% |
1726 first-time / part-time students or 70% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
38 are still enrolled.
704 transferred to another institution.
Cypress College lost contact with the remaining 984 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 38 | 2.20% |
| Transferred | 704 | 40.79% |
| Dropped Out | 984 | 57.01% |
4486 Cypress College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 23.90% 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 45%, 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 47%.
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 | Cypress College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 45% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 47% | 55.07% |
2378 non first-time / part-time students or 53% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
41 are still enrolled.
1418 transferred to another institution.
Cypress College lost contact with the remaining 919 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 41 | 1.72% |
| Transferred | 1418 | 59.63% |
| Dropped Out | 919 | 38.65% |
10891 Cypress College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 58.01% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 22%, 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 25%.
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 | Cypress College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 22% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 25% | 37.80% |
8210 non first-time / part-time students or 75% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
145 are still enrolled.
4551 transferred to another institution.
Cypress College lost contact with the remaining 3514 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 145 | 1.77% |
| Transferred | 4551 | 55.43% |
| Dropped Out | 3,514 | 42.80% |
