by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many Louisiana State University first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore Louisiana State University retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.
Freshmen retention rate refers to the percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year.
With 86% students making it past their freshmen year, Louisiana State 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 Louisiana, the average is 67.86%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Louisiana State University | 86% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Louisiana | 67.86% |
How many of the estimated 4,281 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
40% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 65% in six years, and 67% in eight years.
The official graduation rate of Louisiana State University is 65%. This is the percentage of students who completed their degree within 150% of the published time. That means six years for a standard bachelor's degree program.
The average length of time it takes an Louisiana State University undergraduate student to complete their bachelor's degree is 4.44 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 2,762 | 42% |
| Six Years | 4,281 | 65% |
| Eight Years | 150 | 2% |
| Did Not Complete | 2,136 | 33% |
Approximately 2136 students or 33% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 2136 students who did not complete their degree?
36 are still enrolled.
1560 transferred to another institution.
Louisiana State University lost contact with the remaining 521 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 36 | 1.7% |
| Transferred | 1560 | 73.0% |
| Dropped Out | 521 | 24.4% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 56% |
| Asian | 74% |
| Black / African-American | 57% |
| Hawaiian | 57% |
| Hispanic | 66% |
| International | 73% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 66% |
| Unknown | 64% |
| White | 72% |
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 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 and Agricultural & Mechanical College represent 81% of the students in the class of 2015, and 82.92% of Louisiana State University bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 40%, first-time students in the Louisiana State University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Louisiana State University graduation rate was 66%, and by the eight year mark, 69% 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 | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 40% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 66% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 69% | 47.82% |
1664 first-time / full-time students or 31% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
36 are still enrolled.
1258 transferred to another institution.
Louisiana State University lost contact with the remaining 360 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 36 | 2.16% |
| Transferred | 1258 | 75.60% |
| Dropped Out | 360 | 21.63% |
First-time / part-time students at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College represent 0.27% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 28%, first-time, part-time students in the Louisiana State 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 28%.
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 | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 6% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 28% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 28% | 23.72% |
13 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.
11 transferred to another institution.
Louisiana State University lost contact with the remaining 2 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 11 | 84.62% |
| Dropped Out | 2 | 15.38% |
1096 Louisiana State University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 16.66% 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 63%, 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 64%.
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 | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 63% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 64% | 55.07% |
389 non first-time / part-time students or 36% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
8 are still enrolled.
242 transferred to another institution.
Louisiana State University lost contact with the remaining 139 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 8 | 2.06% |
| Transferred | 242 | 62.21% |
| Dropped Out | 139 | 35.73% |
112 Louisiana State University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 1.70% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 36%, 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 38%.
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 | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 36% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 38% | 37.80% |
70 non first-time / part-time students or 62% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
49 transferred to another institution.
Louisiana State University lost contact with the remaining 20 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 1.43% |
| Transferred | 49 | 70.00% |
| Dropped Out | 20 | 28.57% |
