by our College Data Analytics TeamMake an informed decision about your education by understanding Lincoln College retention and graduation rates. First year retention rates let you know how many first-time, full-time students students come back for their second year. Graduation rates tell you how many students complete their degree and how long it takes.
The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.
With 53% students making it past their freshmen year, Lincoln College 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 | |
|---|---|
| Lincoln College | 53% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Illinois | 72.64% |
How many of the estimated 393 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
36% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 36% in six years, and 36% 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 Lincoln College graduation rate 36%.
The average Lincoln College student takes 4.00 years to graduate with their bachelors.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 367 | 33% |
| Six Years | 393 | 36% |
| Eight Years | 5 | 0% |
| Did Not Complete | 706 | 64% |
Approximately 706 students or 64% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 706 students who did not complete their degree?
5 are still enrolled.
330 transferred to another institution.
Lincoln College lost contact with the remaining 375 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 5 | 0.7% |
| Transferred | 330 | 46.7% |
| Dropped Out | 375 | 53.1% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 33% |
| Black / African-American | 16% |
| Hispanic | 42% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 54% |
| Unknown | 33% |
| 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 Lincoln College 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 Lincoln College represent 57% of the students in the class of 2015, and 59.54% of Lincoln College bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 36%, first-time students in the Lincoln College class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Lincoln College graduation rate was 37%, and by the eight year mark, 38% 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 | Lincoln College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 36% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 37% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 38% | 47.82% |
394 first-time / full-time students or 62% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
5 are still enrolled.
193 transferred to another institution.
Lincoln College lost contact with the remaining 201 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 5 | 1.27% |
| Transferred | 193 | 48.98% |
| Dropped Out | 201 | 51.02% |
First-time / part-time students at Lincoln College represent 6.07% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 27%, first-time, part-time students in the Lincoln College class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 27%.
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 | Lincoln College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 22% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 27% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 27% | 23.72% |
49 first-time / part-time students or 73% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
20 transferred to another institution.
Lincoln College lost contact with the remaining 29 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 20 | 40.82% |
| Dropped Out | 29 | 59.18% |
141 Lincoln College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 12.77% 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 28%, 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 28%.
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 | Lincoln College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 28% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 28% | 55.07% |
101 non first-time / part-time students or 72% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
45 transferred to another institution.
Lincoln College lost contact with the remaining 56 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 45 | 44.55% |
| Dropped Out | 56 | 55.45% |
265 Lincoln College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 24.00% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 38%, 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 39%.
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 | Lincoln College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 38% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 39% | 37.80% |
162 non first-time / part-time students or 61% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
72 transferred to another institution.
Lincoln College lost contact with the remaining 89 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 0.62% |
| Transferred | 72 | 44.44% |
| Dropped Out | 89 | 54.94% |
