Henderson State University Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

Henderson State University 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

How many Henderson State University first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore Henderson State University retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.

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

Henderson State University Retention Rate

The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.

With 61% students making it past their freshmen year, Henderson 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 Arkansas, the average is 66.23%.

Henderson State University Graduation Rates

How many of the estimated 448 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?

After four years 20% of the cohort graduated. After six years 35% had completed their degree, and 37% after 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 Henderson State University graduation rate 35%.

The typical Henderson State University student takes 4.51 years to complete their bachelor's degree.

Henderson State University Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Henderson State University Drop Out Rate

Approximately 807 students or 63% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 807 students who did not complete their degree?

• 6 are still enrolled.

• 544 transferred to another institution.

• Henderson State University lost contact with the remaining 255 who we assumed dropped out.

Henderson State University Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

Some Students Take More Time To Graduate

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 Henderson State University 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 Henderson State University Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at Henderson State University represent 66% of the students in the class of 2015, and 61.38% of Henderson State University bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 20%, first-time students in the Henderson State University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the Henderson State University graduation rate was 32%, and by the eight year mark, 34% 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.

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

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

557 first-time / full-time students or 66% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 6 are still enrolled.

• 373 transferred to another institution.

• Henderson State University lost contact with the remaining 178 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at Henderson State University represent 0.63% of the students in the class of 2015.

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

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

8 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.

• 4 transferred to another institution.

• Henderson State University lost contact with the remaining 4 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

374 Henderson State University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 29.24% 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 48%.

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.

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

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

196 non first-time / part-time students or 52% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 2 are still enrolled.

• 134 transferred to another institution.

• Henderson State University lost contact with the remaining 60 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

49 Henderson State University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 3.83% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 6%, 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 6%.

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.

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

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

46 non first-time / part-time students or 94% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 33 transferred to another institution.

• Henderson State University lost contact with the remaining 13 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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