by our College Data Analytics TeamHow long does it take to earn a degree at Jacksonville State University? 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.
The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.
With 73% students making it past their freshmen year, Jacksonville State University 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 Alabama, the average is 66.79%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Jacksonville State University | 73% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Alabama | 66.79% |
Of the 1,301 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?
After four years 14% of the cohort graduated. After six years 44% had completed their degree, and 46% 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 Jacksonville State University graduation rate 44%.
The average Jacksonville State University student takes 4.66 years to graduate with their bachelors.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 860 | 29% |
| Six Years | 1,301 | 44% |
| Eight Years | 78 | 2% |
| Did Not Complete | 1,597 | 54% |
Approximately 1597 students or 54% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 1597 students who did not complete their degree?
36 are still enrolled.
913 transferred to another institution.
Jacksonville State University lost contact with the remaining 613 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 36 | 2.3% |
| Transferred | 913 | 57.2% |
| Dropped Out | 613 | 38.4% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 33% |
| Asian | 60% |
| Black / African-American | 28% |
| Hawaiian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 26% |
| International | 38% |
| Unknown | 40% |
| White | 51% |
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 Jacksonville 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 students at Jacksonville State University represent 49% of the students in the class of 2015, and 40.20% of Jacksonville State University bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 14%, first-time students in the Jacksonville State University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Jacksonville State University graduation rate was 36%, and by the eight year mark, 40% 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 | Jacksonville State University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 14% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 36% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 40% | 47.82% |
877 first-time / full-time students or 60% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
36 are still enrolled.
530 transferred to another institution.
Jacksonville State University lost contact with the remaining 311 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 36 | 4.10% |
| Transferred | 530 | 60.43% |
| Dropped Out | 311 | 35.46% |
First-time / part-time students at Jacksonville State University represent 5.07% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 29%, first-time, part-time students in the Jacksonville State University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 32%.
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 | Jacksonville State University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 11% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 29% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 32% | 23.72% |
102 first-time / part-time students or 68% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
2 are still enrolled.
56 transferred to another institution.
Jacksonville State University lost contact with the remaining 44 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 2 | 1.96% |
| Transferred | 56 | 54.90% |
| Dropped Out | 44 | 43.14% |
671 Jacksonville State University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 22.55% 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 51%, 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 | Jacksonville State University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 51% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 52% | 55.07% |
320 non first-time / part-time students or 48% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
12 are still enrolled.
184 transferred to another institution.
Jacksonville State University lost contact with the remaining 124 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 12 | 3.75% |
| Transferred | 184 | 57.50% |
| Dropped Out | 124 | 38.75% |
703 Jacksonville State University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 23.62% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 56%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate higher than the national average.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 58%.
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 | Jacksonville State University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 56% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 58% | 37.80% |
298 non first-time / part-time students or 42% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
21 are still enrolled.
143 transferred to another institution.
Jacksonville State University lost contact with the remaining 134 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 21 | 7.05% |
| Transferred | 143 | 47.99% |
| Dropped Out | 134 | 44.97% |
