by our College Data Analytics TeamHow long does it take to earn a degree at JWU Providence? 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 70% students making it past their freshmen year, JWU Providence 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 Rhode Island, the average is 78.84%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| JWU Providence | 70% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Rhode Island | 78.84% |
There were approximately 1,943 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?
58% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 63% in six years, and 63% 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 JWU Providence graduation rate 63%.
The average length of time it takes an JWU Providence undergraduate student to complete their bachelor's degree is 4.14 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1,801 | 58% |
| Six Years | 1,943 | 63% |
| Eight Years | 23 | 0% |
| Did Not Complete | 1,142 | 37% |
Approximately 1142 students or 37% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 1142 students who did not complete their degree?
2 are still enrolled.
649 transferred to another institution.
JWU Providence lost contact with the remaining 478 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 2 | 0.2% |
| Transferred | 649 | 56.8% |
| Dropped Out | 478 | 41.9% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Asian | 100% |
| Black / African-American | 56% |
| Hispanic | 59% |
| International | 75% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 54% |
| Unknown | 58% |
| White | 69% |
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 JWU Providence 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 Johnson & Wales University - Providence represent 73% of the students in the class of 2015, and 73.13% of JWU Providence bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 58%, first-time students in the JWU Providence class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the JWU Providence graduation rate was 63%, and by the eight year mark, 63% 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 | JWU Providence | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 58% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 63% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 63% | 47.82% |
829 first-time / full-time students or 37% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
2 are still enrolled.
509 transferred to another institution.
JWU Providence lost contact with the remaining 312 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 2 | 0.24% |
| Transferred | 509 | 61.40% |
| Dropped Out | 312 | 37.64% |
First-time / part-time students at Johnson & Wales University - Providence represent 1.54% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 13%, first-time, part-time students in the JWU Providence class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 15%.
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 | JWU Providence | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 4% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 13% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 15% | 23.72% |
41 first-time / part-time students or 85% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
13 transferred to another institution.
JWU Providence lost contact with the remaining 27 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 2.44% |
| Transferred | 13 | 31.71% |
| Dropped Out | 27 | 65.85% |
651 JWU Providence students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 20.95% 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 73%.
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 | JWU Providence | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 72% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 73% | 55.07% |
179 non first-time / part-time students or 27% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
2 are still enrolled.
93 transferred to another institution.
JWU Providence lost contact with the remaining 84 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 2 | 1.12% |
| Transferred | 93 | 51.96% |
| Dropped Out | 84 | 46.93% |
145 JWU Providence students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 4.67% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 34%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate similar to the national average.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 36%.
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 | JWU Providence | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 34% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 36% | 37.80% |
93 non first-time / part-time students or 64% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
4 are still enrolled.
34 transferred to another institution.
JWU Providence lost contact with the remaining 55 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 4 | 4.30% |
| Transferred | 34 | 36.56% |
| Dropped Out | 55 | 59.14% |
