by our College Data Analytics TeamAre students coming back to Dunwoody College of Technology after their first year? Are Dunwoody College of Technology students graduating in a timely manner? What happens to the students who don't graduate? Get all your questions answered here.
The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.
With 68% students making it past their freshmen year, Dunwoody College of Technology 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 Minnesota, the average is 67.05%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Dunwoody College of Technology | 68% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Minnesota | 67.05% |
How many of the estimated 289 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
58% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 59% in six years, and 60% 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 Dunwoody College of Technology graduation rate 59%.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 276 | 57% |
| Six Years | 289 | 59% |
| Eight Years | 6 | 1% |
| Did Not Complete | 193 | 40% |
Approximately 193 students or 40% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 193 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
38 transferred to another institution.
Dunwoody College of Technology lost contact with the remaining 151 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 38 | 19.7% |
| Dropped Out | 151 | 78.2% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Asian | 44% |
| Black / African-American | 21% |
| Hispanic | 55% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 40% |
| White | 54% |
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 Dunwoody College of Technology 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 Dunwoody College of Technology represent 46% of the students in the class of 2015, and 46.37% of Dunwoody College of Technology bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 58%, first-time students in the Dunwoody College of Technology class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Dunwoody College of Technology graduation rate was 60%, and by the eight year mark, 61% 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 | Dunwoody College of Technology | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 58% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 60% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 61% | 47.82% |
88 first-time / full-time students or 39% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
13 transferred to another institution.
Dunwoody College of Technology lost contact with the remaining 73 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 13 | 14.77% |
| Dropped Out | 73 | 82.95% |
First-time / part-time students at Dunwoody College of Technology represent 5.71% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 43%, first-time, part-time students in the Dunwoody College of Technology class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 46%.
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 | Dunwoody College of Technology | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 43% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 43% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 46% | 23.72% |
15 first-time / part-time students or 54% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
4 transferred to another institution.
Dunwoody College of Technology lost contact with the remaining 10 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 6.67% |
| Transferred | 4 | 26.67% |
| Dropped Out | 10 | 66.67% |
192 Dunwoody College of Technology students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 39.18% 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 59%, 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 61%.
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 | Dunwoody College of Technology | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 59% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 61% | 55.07% |
75 non first-time / part-time students or 39% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
18 transferred to another institution.
Dunwoody College of Technology lost contact with the remaining 56 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 1.33% |
| Transferred | 18 | 24.00% |
| Dropped Out | 56 | 74.67% |
45 Dunwoody College of Technology students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 9.18% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 67%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate higher than the national average.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 67%.
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 | Dunwoody College of Technology | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 67% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 67% | 37.80% |
15 non first-time / part-time students or 33% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
3 transferred to another institution.
Dunwoody College of Technology lost contact with the remaining 12 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 3 | 20.00% |
| Dropped Out | 12 | 80.00% |
