by our College Data Analytics TeamMake an informed decision about your education by understanding Louisiana State University - Alexandria 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.
Freshmen retention rate refers to the percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year.
With 60% students making it past their freshmen year, Louisiana State University - Alexandria 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 Louisiana, the average is 67.86%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Louisiana State University - Alexandria | 60% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Louisiana | 67.86% |
How many of the estimated 236 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
13% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 28% in six years, and 31% 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 Louisiana State University - Alexandria graduation rate 28%.
How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree at Louisiana State University - Alexandria? The standard length of time for most students is 4.59 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 132 | 16% |
| Six Years | 236 | 28% |
| Eight Years | 28 | 3% |
| Did Not Complete | 587 | 69% |
Approximately 587 students or 69% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 587 students who did not complete their degree?
3 are still enrolled.
142 transferred to another institution.
Louisiana State University - Alexandria lost contact with the remaining 416 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 3 | 0.5% |
| Transferred | 142 | 24.2% |
| Dropped Out | 416 | 70.9% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 15% |
| Asian | 25% |
| Black / African-American | 29% |
| Hispanic | 25% |
| International | 60% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 14% |
| White | 33% |
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 Louisiana State University - Alexandria 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 students at Louisiana State University - Alexandria represent 38% of the students in the class of 2015, and 41.10% of Louisiana State University - Alexandria bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 13%, first-time students in the Louisiana State University - Alexandria class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Louisiana State University - Alexandria graduation rate was 31%, and by the eight year mark, 34% 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 | Louisiana State University - Alexandria | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 13% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 31% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 34% | 47.82% |
210 first-time / full-time students or 66% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
3 are still enrolled.
68 transferred to another institution.
Louisiana State University - Alexandria lost contact with the remaining 132 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 3 | 1.43% |
| Transferred | 68 | 32.38% |
| Dropped Out | 132 | 62.86% |
First-time / part-time students at Louisiana State University - Alexandria represent 14.50% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 21%, first-time, part-time students in the Louisiana State University - Alexandria class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 24%.
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 | Louisiana State University - Alexandria | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 6% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 21% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 24% | 23.72% |
96 first-time / part-time students or 76% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
6 are still enrolled.
9 transferred to another institution.
Louisiana State University - Alexandria lost contact with the remaining 81 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 6 | 6.25% |
| Transferred | 9 | 9.38% |
| Dropped Out | 81 | 84.38% |
228 Louisiana State University - Alexandria students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 26.24% 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 32%, 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 34%.
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 | Louisiana State University - Alexandria | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 32% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 34% | 55.07% |
151 non first-time / part-time students or 66% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
11 are still enrolled.
42 transferred to another institution.
Louisiana State University - Alexandria lost contact with the remaining 98 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 11 | 7.28% |
| Transferred | 42 | 27.81% |
| Dropped Out | 98 | 64.90% |
181 Louisiana State University - Alexandria students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 20.83% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 22%, 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 28%.
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 | Louisiana State University - Alexandria | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 22% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 28% | 37.80% |
130 non first-time / part-time students or 72% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
2 are still enrolled.
23 transferred to another institution.
Louisiana State University - Alexandria lost contact with the remaining 105 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 2 | 1.54% |
| Transferred | 23 | 17.69% |
| Dropped Out | 105 | 80.77% |
