by our College Data Analytics TeamHow long does it take to earn a degree at Mansfield 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.
The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.
With 78% students making it past their freshmen year, Mansfield 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 Pennsylvania, the average is 73.24%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Mansfield University | 78% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Pennsylvania | 73.24% |
How many of the estimated 488 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
After four years 37% of the cohort graduated. After six years 52% had completed their degree, and 53% 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 Mansfield University graduation rate 52%.
The average length of time it takes an Mansfield University undergraduate student to complete their bachelor's degree is 4.32 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 378 | 40% |
| Six Years | 488 | 52% |
| Eight Years | 11 | 1% |
| Did Not Complete | 436 | 47% |
Approximately 436 students or 47% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 436 students who did not complete their degree?
4 are still enrolled.
243 transferred to another institution.
Mansfield University lost contact with the remaining 189 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 4 | 0.9% |
| Transferred | 243 | 55.7% |
| Dropped Out | 189 | 43.3% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Asian | 67% |
| Black / African-American | 31% |
| Hispanic | 42% |
| International | 67% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 30% |
| Unknown | 50% |
| White | 55% |
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 Mansfield University 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 Mansfield University of Pennsylvania represent 69% of the students in the class of 2015, and 68.44% of Mansfield University bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 37%, first-time students in the Mansfield University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Mansfield University graduation rate was 51%, and by the eight year mark, 52% 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 | Mansfield University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 37% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 51% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 52% | 47.82% |
309 first-time / full-time students or 48% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
4 are still enrolled.
170 transferred to another institution.
Mansfield University lost contact with the remaining 138 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 4 | 1.29% |
| Transferred | 170 | 55.02% |
| Dropped Out | 138 | 44.66% |
First-time / part-time students at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania represent 1.07% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 30%, first-time, part-time students in the Mansfield 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 30%.
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 | Mansfield University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 10% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 30% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 30% | 23.72% |
7 first-time / part-time students or 70% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
5 transferred to another institution.
Mansfield 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 | 5 | 71.43% |
| Dropped Out | 2 | 28.57% |
227 Mansfield University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 24.28% 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 59%.
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 | Mansfield University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 58% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 59% | 55.07% |
94 non first-time / part-time students or 41% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
3 are still enrolled.
50 transferred to another institution.
Mansfield University lost contact with the remaining 41 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 3 | 3.19% |
| Transferred | 50 | 53.19% |
| Dropped Out | 41 | 43.62% |
49 Mansfield University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 5.24% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 41%, 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 47%.
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 | Mansfield University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 41% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 47% | 37.80% |
26 non first-time / part-time students or 53% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
18 transferred to another institution.
Mansfield University lost contact with the remaining 8 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 18 | 69.23% |
| Dropped Out | 8 | 30.77% |
