Delta State University Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

Delta State University 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

Make an informed decision about your education by understanding Delta 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.

• Delta State University Retention Rate
• Delta State University 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
• Delta State University Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

Delta State University Retention Rate

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

With 67% students making it past their freshmen year, Delta State University 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 Mississippi, the average is 70.78%.

Delta State University Graduation Rates

There were approximately 415 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?

17% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 38% in six years, and 39% 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 Delta State University graduation rate 38%.

The average length of time it takes an Delta State University undergraduate student to complete their bachelor's degree is 4.61 years.

Delta State University Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Delta State University Drop Out Rate

Approximately 676 students or 61% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 676 students who did not complete their degree?

• 4 are still enrolled.

• 614 transferred to another institution.

• Delta State University lost contact with the remaining 57 who we assumed dropped out.

Delta State University 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 Delta State University 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 Delta State University Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at Delta State University represent 32% of the students in the class of 2015, and 31.33% of Delta State University bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 17%, first-time students in the Delta State University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the Delta State University graduation rate was 37%, and by the eight year mark, 39% 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.

Delta State University First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

First-Time / Full-Time Delta State University Drop Out Rates

214 first-time / full-time students or 61% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 4 are still enrolled.

• 197 transferred to another institution.

• Delta State University lost contact with the remaining 13 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at Delta State University represent 0.90% of the students in the class of 2015.

First-Time / Part-Time Delta State University Graduation Rates vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time Delta State University Drop Out Rates

10 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.

• 9 transferred to another institution.

• Delta State University lost contact with the remaining 1 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

666 Delta State University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 60.22% 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 40%, 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.

Delta State University Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Full-Time Delta State University Drop Out Rates

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

Of those who did not finish:

• 1 are still enrolled.

• 355 transferred to another institution.

• Delta State University lost contact with the remaining 35 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

80 Delta State University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 7.23% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 20%, 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 23%.

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.

Delta State University Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Part-Time Delta State University Drop Out Rates

61 non first-time / part-time students or 77% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 53 transferred to another institution.

• Delta State University lost contact with the remaining 8 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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