by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many Embry-Riddle Worldwide first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore Embry-Riddle Worldwide retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.
The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.
With 58% students making it past their freshmen year, Embry-Riddle Worldwide 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 Florida, the average is 70.38%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Embry-Riddle Worldwide | 58% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Florida | 70.38% |
How many of the estimated 628 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
22% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 35% 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 Embry-Riddle Worldwide graduation rate 35%.
The average length of time it takes an Embry-Riddle Worldwide undergraduate student to complete their bachelor's degree is 4.65 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 467 | 26% |
| Six Years | 628 | 35% |
| Eight Years | 76 | 4% |
| Did Not Complete | 1,093 | 61% |
Approximately 1093 students or 61% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 1093 students who did not complete their degree?
24 are still enrolled.
438 transferred to another institution.
Embry-Riddle Worldwide lost contact with the remaining 582 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 24 | 2.2% |
| Transferred | 438 | 40.1% |
| Dropped Out | 582 | 53.2% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23% |
| Black / African-American | 14% |
| Hispanic | 21% |
| International | 42% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 42% |
| Unknown | 16% |
| White | 25% |
First-time, full-time students under the age of 25 are much more likely to graduate in four years. Some schools cater to mostly traditional students while others cater to 'non-traditional' students. So called 'non-traditional' students include part-time students or those who may be returning after an absense. It is common for part-time and/or adult students to take longer to graduate.
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 Embry-Riddle Worldwide are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.
Examining the graduation rates of the specific cohorts shown below may be more revealing than looking at the overall graduaton rates.
First-time / full-time students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide represent 19% of the students in the class of 2015, and 16.88% of Embry-Riddle Worldwide bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 22%, first-time students in the Embry-Riddle Worldwide class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Embry-Riddle Worldwide graduation rate was 31%, and by the eight year mark, 35% 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 | Embry-Riddle Worldwide | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 22% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 31% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 35% | 47.82% |
222 first-time / full-time students or 65% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
24 are still enrolled.
95 transferred to another institution.
Embry-Riddle Worldwide lost contact with the remaining 117 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 24 | 10.81% |
| Transferred | 95 | 42.79% |
| Dropped Out | 117 | 52.70% |
First-time / part-time students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide represent 17.08% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 22%, first-time, part-time students in the Embry-Riddle Worldwide class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 26%.
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 | Embry-Riddle Worldwide | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 15% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 22% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 26% | 23.72% |
226 first-time / part-time students or 74% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
17 are still enrolled.
86 transferred to another institution.
Embry-Riddle Worldwide lost contact with the remaining 123 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 17 | 7.52% |
| Transferred | 86 | 38.05% |
| Dropped Out | 123 | 54.42% |
670 Embry-Riddle Worldwide students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 37.16% 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 48%, 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 52%.
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 | Embry-Riddle Worldwide | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 48% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 52% | 55.07% |
322 non first-time / part-time students or 48% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
26 are still enrolled.
139 transferred to another institution.
Embry-Riddle Worldwide lost contact with the remaining 157 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 26 | 8.07% |
| Transferred | 139 | 43.17% |
| Dropped Out | 157 | 48.76% |
482 Embry-Riddle Worldwide students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 26.73% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 28%, 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 33%.
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 | Embry-Riddle Worldwide | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 28% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 33% | 37.80% |
323 non first-time / part-time students or 67% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
20 are still enrolled.
118 transferred to another institution.
Embry-Riddle Worldwide lost contact with the remaining 185 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 20 | 6.19% |
| Transferred | 118 | 36.53% |
| Dropped Out | 185 | 57.28% |
