Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

How long does it take to earn a degree at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce? Find out how many students return after their freshman year, how long it takes to graduate, and what happens to the students who don't.

• Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce Retention Rate
• Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce 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
• Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce Retention Rate

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

With 70% students making it past their freshmen year, Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce has freshmen retention rates similar to the national average.

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

Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce Graduation Rates

There were approximately 541 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?

Four years after beginning their degree, 17% of those students had graduated. By 2017, six years after starting their degree, 31% of the students had graduated and after eight years 35% of this class completed their degree.

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 Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce graduation rate 31%.

How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce? The standard length of time for most students is 4.98 years.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce Drop Out Rate

Approximately 1140 students or 65% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 1140 students who did not complete their degree?

• 12 are still enrolled.

• 41 transferred to another institution.

• Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce lost contact with the remaining 1056 who we assumed dropped out.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce 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 Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce 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 Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce represent 83% of the students in the class of 2015, and 85.40% of Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 17%, first-time students in the Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce graduation rate was 32%, and by the eight year mark, 36% 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.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

First-Time / Full-Time Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce Drop Out Rates

930 first-time / full-time students or 64% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 12 are still enrolled.

• 30 transferred to another institution.

• Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce lost contact with the remaining 859 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce represent 4.80% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six-year graduation rate of 18%, first-time, part-time students in the Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 24%.

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 Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce Graduation Rates vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce Drop Out Rates

64 first-time / part-time students or 76% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 1 are still enrolled.

• 4 transferred to another institution.

• Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce lost contact with the remaining 59 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

192 Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 10.98% 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 33%, 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 35%.

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.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Full-Time Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce Drop Out Rates

124 non first-time / part-time students or 65% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 1 are still enrolled.

• 5 transferred to another institution.

• Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce lost contact with the remaining 118 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

23 Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 1.32% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 4%, 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 4%.

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.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Part-Time Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce Drop Out Rates

22 non first-time / part-time students or 96% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 2 transferred to another institution.

• Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce lost contact with the remaining 20 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