Fresno Institute of Technology Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

Institute of Technology 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

Make an informed decision about your education by understanding Fresno Institute of Technology retention and graduation rates. First year retention rates let you know how many first-time, full-time students students come back for their second year. Graduation rates tell you how many students complete their degree and how long it takes.

• Fresno Institute of Technology Retention Rate
• Fresno Institute of Technology 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
• Fresno Institute of Technology Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

Fresno Institute of Technology Retention Rate

Freshmen retention rate refers to the percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year.

With 72% students making it past their freshmen year, Fresno Institute of Technology has freshmen retention rates above the national average.

Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.

When looking at just colleges and universities in California, the average is 73.07%.

Fresno Institute of Technology Graduation Rates

Of the 2,057 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?

60% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 62% in six years, and 63% in eight years.

The official graduation rate of Fresno Institute of Technology is 62%. 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.

Fresno Institute of Technology Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Fresno Institute of Technology Drop Out Rate

Approximately 1236 students or 37% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 1236 students who did not complete their degree?

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 22 transferred to another institution.

• Fresno Institute of Technology lost contact with the remaining 1214 who we assumed dropped out.

Fresno Institute of Technology Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

Some Students Take More Time To Graduate

Some schools have mainly first-time, full-time students, while others cater to part-time students, transfer students, or adult learners. For a variety of reasons first-time, full-time students under the age of 25 are usually more likely to graduate in four years.

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 Fresno Institute of Technology are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.

Comparing the graduation rates of specific cohorts shown below will be more revealing than the overall statistics shared above.

First-Time / Full-Time Fresno Institute of Technology Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at Institute of Technology represent 97% of the students in the class of 2015, and 96.99% of Fresno Institute of Technology bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 60%, first-time students in the Fresno Institute of Technology class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the Fresno Institute of Technology graduation rate was 62%, and by the eight year mark, 62% 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.

Fresno Institute of Technology First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

First-Time / Full-Time Fresno Institute of Technology Drop Out Rates

1212 first-time / full-time students or 38% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 22 transferred to another institution.

• Fresno Institute of Technology lost contact with the remaining 1190 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at Institute of Technology represent 0.60% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six-year graduation rate of 80%, first-time, part-time students in the Fresno Institute 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 85%.

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 Fresno Institute of Technology Graduation Rates vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time Fresno Institute of Technology Drop Out Rates

3 first-time / part-time students or 15% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 0 transferred to another institution.

• Fresno Institute of Technology lost contact with the remaining 3 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

69 Fresno Institute of Technology students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 2.08% 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 68%, 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 69%.

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.

Fresno Institute of Technology Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Full-Time Fresno Institute of Technology Drop Out Rates

21 non first-time / part-time students or 31% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 0 transferred to another institution.

• Fresno Institute of Technology lost contact with the remaining 21 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

Unfortunately, we don’t have access to data on Fresno Institute of Technology returning, part-time students.

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