by our College Data Analytics TeamHow long does it take to earn a degree at Judson? 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 55% students making it past their freshmen year, Judson 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 Illinois, the average is 72.64%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Judson | 55% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Illinois | 72.64% |
How many of the estimated 189 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
44% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 58% in six years, and 59% in eight years.
Any student who completes their bachelor's degree within six years is considered to have graduated on time, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. This makes the offical Judson graduation rate 58%.
How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree at Judson? The standard length of time for most students is 4.14 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 169 | 52% |
| Six Years | 189 | 58% |
| Eight Years | 3 | 1% |
| Did Not Complete | 136 | 41% |
Approximately 136 students or 41% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 136 students who did not complete their degree?
2 are still enrolled.
94 transferred to another institution.
Judson lost contact with the remaining 42 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 2 | 1.5% |
| Transferred | 94 | 69.1% |
| Dropped Out | 42 | 30.9% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Asian | 50% |
| Black / African-American | 23% |
| Hispanic | 44% |
| International | 80% |
| Unknown | 56% |
| White | 67% |
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 Judson 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 Judson University represent 45% of the students in the class of 2015, and 42.86% of Judson bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 44%, first-time students in the Judson class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Judson graduation rate was 54%, and by the eight year mark, 54% 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 | Judson | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 44% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 54% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 54% | 47.82% |
68 first-time / full-time students or 46% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
2 are still enrolled.
56 transferred to another institution.
Judson lost contact with the remaining 12 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 2 | 2.94% |
| Transferred | 56 | 82.35% |
| Dropped Out | 12 | 17.65% |
First-time / part-time students at Judson University represent 4.88% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 13%, first-time, part-time students in the Judson class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 19%.
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 | Judson | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 13% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 13% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 19% | 23.72% |
13 first-time / part-time students or 81% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
3 transferred to another institution.
Judson lost contact with the remaining 10 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 3 | 23.08% |
| Dropped Out | 10 | 76.92% |
109 Judson students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 33.23% 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 61%, 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 62%.
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 | Judson | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 61% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 62% | 55.07% |
41 non first-time / part-time students or 38% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
30 transferred to another institution.
Judson lost contact with the remaining 11 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 30 | 73.17% |
| Dropped Out | 11 | 26.83% |
54 Judson students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 16.46% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 74%, 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 74%.
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 | Judson | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 74% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 74% | 37.80% |
14 non first-time / part-time students or 26% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
5 transferred to another institution.
Judson lost contact with the remaining 9 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 5 | 35.71% |
| Dropped Out | 9 | 64.29% |
