by our College Data Analytics TeamAre students coming back to Franklin University after their first year? Are Franklin University students graduating in a timely manner? What happens to the students who don't graduate? Get all your questions answered here.
The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.
With 9% students making it past their freshmen year, Franklin 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 Ohio, the average is 69.84%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Franklin University | 9% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Ohio | 69.84% |
How many of the estimated 1,144 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
9% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 32% in six years, and 34% 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 Franklin University graduation rate 32%.
The average Franklin University student takes 4.28 years to graduate with their bachelors.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1,002 | 28% |
| Six Years | 1,144 | 32% |
| Eight Years | 52 | 2% |
| Did Not Complete | 2,329 | 66% |
Approximately 2329 students or 66% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 2329 students who did not complete their degree?
1 are still enrolled.
1056 transferred to another institution.
Franklin University lost contact with the remaining 1231 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 1056 | 45.3% |
| Dropped Out | 1,231 | 52.9% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Black / African-American | 24% |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| International | 79% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 100% |
| Unknown | 63% |
| White | 43% |
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 Franklin University 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 Franklin University represent 10% of the students in the class of 2015, and 4.02% of Franklin University bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 9%, first-time students in the Franklin University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Franklin University graduation rate was 13%, and by the eight year mark, 13% 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 | Franklin University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 9% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 13% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 13% | 47.82% |
300 first-time / full-time students or 87% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
112 transferred to another institution.
Franklin University lost contact with the remaining 187 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 0.33% |
| Transferred | 112 | 37.33% |
| Dropped Out | 187 | 62.33% |
First-time / part-time students at Franklin University represent 8.26% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 7%, first-time, part-time students in the Franklin University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 7%.
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 | Franklin University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 5% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 7% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 7% | 23.72% |
271 first-time / part-time students or 93% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
4 are still enrolled.
126 transferred to another institution.
Franklin University lost contact with the remaining 141 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 4 | 1.48% |
| Transferred | 126 | 46.49% |
| Dropped Out | 141 | 52.03% |
827 Franklin University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 23.46% 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 46%.
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 | Franklin University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 45% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 46% | 55.07% |
445 non first-time / part-time students or 54% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
9 are still enrolled.
197 transferred to another institution.
Franklin University lost contact with the remaining 239 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 9 | 2.02% |
| Transferred | 197 | 44.27% |
| Dropped Out | 239 | 53.71% |
2061 Franklin University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 58.47% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 34%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate similar to the national average.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 36%.
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 | Franklin University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 34% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 36% | 37.80% |
1313 non first-time / part-time students or 64% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
28 are still enrolled.
621 transferred to another institution.
Franklin University lost contact with the remaining 664 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 28 | 2.13% |
| Transferred | 621 | 47.30% |
| Dropped Out | 664 | 50.57% |
