Johnson University Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

Johnson University 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

How long does it take to earn a degree at Johnson 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.

• Johnson University Retention Rate
• Johnson University 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
• Johnson University Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

Johnson University Retention Rate

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

With 80% students making it past their freshmen year, Johnson 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 Tennessee, the average is 71.48%.

Johnson University Graduation Rates

There were approximately 169 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?

After four years 44% of the cohort graduated. After six years 59% had completed their degree, and 60% 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 Johnson University graduation rate 59%.

How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree at Johnson University? The standard length of time for most students is 4.17 years.

Johnson University Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Johnson University Drop Out Rate

Johnson University 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 Johnson University 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 Johnson University Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at Johnson University represent 55% of the students in the class of 2015, and 56.21% of Johnson University bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 44%, first-time students in the Johnson University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the Johnson University graduation rate was 60%, 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.

Johnson University First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

First-Time / Full-Time Johnson University Drop Out Rates

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

Of those who did not finish:

• 1 are still enrolled.

• 0 transferred to another institution.

• Johnson University lost contact with the remaining 60 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at Johnson University represent 1.04% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six-year graduation rate of 67%, first-time, part-time students in the Johnson 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 67%.

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 Johnson University Graduation Rates vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time Johnson University Drop Out Rates

1 first-time / part-time students or 33% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 0 transferred to another institution.

• Johnson University lost contact with the remaining 1 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

104 Johnson University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 36.11% 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 58%, 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 60%.

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.

Johnson University Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Full-Time Johnson University Drop Out Rates

42 non first-time / part-time students or 40% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 0 transferred to another institution.

• Johnson University lost contact with the remaining 42 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

23 Johnson University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 7.99% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 52%, 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 52%.

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.

Johnson University Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Part-Time Johnson University Drop Out Rates

11 non first-time / part-time students or 48% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 2 are still enrolled.

• 0 transferred to another institution.

• Johnson University lost contact with the remaining 9 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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