by our College Data Analytics TeamHow long does it take to earn a degree at Miami University - Hamilton? 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.
Freshmen retention rate refers to the percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year.
With 54% students making it past their freshmen year, Miami University - Hamilton 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 Ohio, the average is 69.84%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Miami University - Hamilton | 54% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Ohio | 69.84% |
How many of the estimated 164 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
3% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 10% in six years, and 11% 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 Miami University - Hamilton graduation rate 10%.
The average length of time it takes an Miami University - Hamilton undergraduate student to complete their bachelor's degree is 4.97 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 86 | 5% |
| Six Years | 164 | 10% |
| Eight Years | 24 | 1% |
| Did Not Complete | 1,482 | 89% |
Approximately 1482 students or 89% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 1482 students who did not complete their degree?
7 are still enrolled.
1111 transferred to another institution.
Miami University - Hamilton lost contact with the remaining 352 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 7 | 0.5% |
| Transferred | 1111 | 75.0% |
| Dropped Out | 352 | 23.8% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 50% |
| Asian | 20% |
| Black / African-American | 9% |
| Hawaiian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 15% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 15% |
| Unknown | 19% |
| White | 16% |
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 Miami University - Hamilton 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 Miami University - Hamilton represent 54% of the students in the class of 2015, and 51.83% of Miami University - Hamilton bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 3%, first-time students in the Miami University - Hamilton class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Miami University - Hamilton graduation rate was 9%, and by the eight year mark, 11% 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 | Miami University - Hamilton | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 3% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 9% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 11% | 47.82% |
799 first-time / full-time students or 89% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
7 are still enrolled.
612 transferred to another institution.
Miami University - Hamilton lost contact with the remaining 177 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 7 | 0.88% |
| Transferred | 612 | 76.60% |
| Dropped Out | 177 | 22.15% |
First-time / part-time students at Miami University - Hamilton represent 15.95% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 4%, first-time, part-time students in the Miami University - Hamilton class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 5%.
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 | Miami University - Hamilton | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 4% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 5% | 23.72% |
252 first-time / part-time students or 95% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
3 are still enrolled.
136 transferred to another institution.
Miami University - Hamilton lost contact with the remaining 113 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 3 | 1.19% |
| Transferred | 136 | 53.97% |
| Dropped Out | 113 | 44.84% |
318 Miami University - Hamilton students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 18.86% 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 12%, 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 13%.
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 | Miami University - Hamilton | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 12% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 13% | 55.07% |
272 non first-time / part-time students or 87% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
4 are still enrolled.
228 transferred to another institution.
Miami University - Hamilton lost contact with the remaining 40 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 4 | 1.47% |
| Transferred | 228 | 83.82% |
| Dropped Out | 40 | 14.71% |
196 Miami University - Hamilton students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 11.63% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 16%, 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 18%.
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 | Miami University - Hamilton | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 16% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 18% | 37.80% |
159 non first-time / part-time students or 82% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
2 are still enrolled.
135 transferred to another institution.
Miami University - Hamilton lost contact with the remaining 22 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 2 | 1.26% |
| Transferred | 135 | 84.91% |
| Dropped Out | 22 | 13.84% |
