by our College Data Analytics TeamHow long does it take to earn a degree at DeVry University - Pennsylvania? 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.
With 25% students making it past their freshmen year, DeVry University - Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania, the average is 73.24%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| DeVry University - Pennsylvania | 25% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Pennsylvania | 73.24% |
There were approximately 155 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?
6% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 14% in six years, and 15% in eight years.
The official graduation rate of DeVry University - Pennsylvania is 14%. This is the percentage of students who completed their degree within 150% of the published time. That means six years for a standard bachelor's degree program.
The average DeVry University - Pennsylvania student takes 4.22 years to graduate with their bachelors.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 129 | 12% |
| Six Years | 155 | 14% |
| Eight Years | 6 | 1% |
| Did Not Complete | 910 | 85% |
Approximately 910 students or 85% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 910 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
385 transferred to another institution.
DeVry University - Pennsylvania lost contact with the remaining 523 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 385 | 42.3% |
| Dropped Out | 523 | 57.5% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33% |
| Black / African-American | 25% |
| Hispanic | 25% |
| Unknown | 11% |
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 DeVry University - Pennsylvania 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 DeVry University - Pennsylvania represent 16% of the students in the class of 2015, and 9.03% of DeVry University - Pennsylvania bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 6%, first-time students in the DeVry University - Pennsylvania class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the DeVry University - Pennsylvania graduation rate was 8%, and by the eight year mark, 9% 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 | DeVry University - Pennsylvania | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 6% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 8% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 9% | 47.82% |
157 first-time / full-time students or 91% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
66 transferred to another institution.
DeVry University - Pennsylvania lost contact with the remaining 90 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 66 | 42.04% |
| Dropped Out | 90 | 57.32% |
First-time / part-time students at DeVry University - Pennsylvania represent 20.33% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 4%, first-time, part-time students in the DeVry University - Pennsylvania class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 4%.
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 | DeVry University - Pennsylvania | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 3% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 4% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 4% | 23.72% |
210 first-time / part-time students or 96% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
67 transferred to another institution.
DeVry University - Pennsylvania lost contact with the remaining 142 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 0.48% |
| Transferred | 67 | 31.90% |
| Dropped Out | 142 | 67.62% |
169 DeVry University - Pennsylvania students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 15.69% 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 24%, 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 24%.
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 | DeVry University - Pennsylvania | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 24% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 24% | 55.07% |
129 non first-time / part-time students or 76% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
57 transferred to another institution.
DeVry University - Pennsylvania lost contact with the remaining 72 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 57 | 44.19% |
| Dropped Out | 72 | 55.81% |
517 DeVry University - Pennsylvania students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 48.00% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 18%, 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 19%.
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 | DeVry University - Pennsylvania | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 18% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 19% | 37.80% |
414 non first-time / part-time students or 81% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
195 transferred to another institution.
DeVry University - Pennsylvania lost contact with the remaining 219 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 195 | 47.10% |
| Dropped Out | 219 | 52.90% |
