John Carroll Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

John Carroll University 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

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

• John Carroll Retention Rate
• John Carroll 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
• John Carroll Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

John Carroll Retention Rate

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

With 84% students making it past their freshmen year, John Carroll 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 Ohio, the average is 69.84%.

John Carroll Graduation Rates

Of the 677 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?

71% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 76% in six years, and 77% 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 John Carroll graduation rate 76%.

The average length of time it takes an John Carroll undergraduate student to complete their bachelor's degree is 4.12 years.

John Carroll Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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John Carroll Drop Out Rate

Approximately 208 students or 23% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 208 students who did not complete their degree?

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 170 transferred to another institution.

• John Carroll lost contact with the remaining 34 who we assumed dropped out.

John Carroll 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 John Carroll 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 John Carroll Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at John Carroll University represent 84% of the students in the class of 2015, and 85.38% of John Carroll bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 71%, first-time students in the John Carroll class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the John Carroll graduation rate was 77%, and by the eight year mark, 78% 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.

John Carroll First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

First-Time / Full-Time John Carroll Drop Out Rates

165 first-time / full-time students or 22% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 137 transferred to another institution.

• John Carroll lost contact with the remaining 25 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at John Carroll University represent 0.11% of the students in the class of 2015.

First-Time / Part-Time John Carroll Graduation Rates vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time John Carroll Drop Out Rates

1 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.

• 0 transferred to another institution.

• John Carroll lost contact with the remaining 1 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

138 John Carroll students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 15.47% 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 72%, 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 72%.

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.

John Carroll Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Full-Time John Carroll Drop Out Rates

38 non first-time / part-time students or 28% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 1 are still enrolled.

• 30 transferred to another institution.

• John Carroll lost contact with the remaining 7 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

4 John Carroll students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 0.45% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 0%, 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 0%.

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.

John Carroll Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Part-Time John Carroll Drop Out Rates

4 non 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.

• 3 transferred to another institution.

• John Carroll lost contact with the remaining 1 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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