by our College Data Analytics TeamAre students coming back to Misericordia University after their first year? Are Misericordia University students graduating in a timely manner? What happens to the students who don't graduate? Get all your questions answered here.
The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.
With 84% students making it past their freshmen year, Misericordia 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 | |
|---|---|
| Misericordia University | 84% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Pennsylvania | 73.24% |
There were approximately 459 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?
After four years 71% of the cohort graduated. After six years 70% had completed their degree, and 71% after eight years.
The official graduation rate of Misericordia University is 70%. 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 Misericordia University student takes 4.12 years to graduate with their bachelors.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 422 | 64% |
| Six Years | 459 | 70% |
| Eight Years | 4 | 1% |
| Did Not Complete | 192 | 29% |
Approximately 192 students or 29% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 192 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
119 transferred to another institution.
Misericordia University lost contact with the remaining 69 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 119 | 62.0% |
| Dropped Out | 69 | 35.9% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Asian | 80% |
| Black / African-American | 40% |
| Hispanic | 80% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 60% |
| White | 75% |
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 Misericordia 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 Misericordia University represent 57% of the students in the class of 2015, and 61.00% of Misericordia University bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 71%, first-time students in the Misericordia University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Misericordia University graduation rate was 75%, and by the eight year mark, 75% 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 | Misericordia University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 71% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 75% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 75% | 47.82% |
91 first-time / full-time students or 25% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
76 transferred to another institution.
Misericordia University lost contact with the remaining 14 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 76 | 83.52% |
| Dropped Out | 14 | 15.38% |
First-time / part-time students at Misericordia University represent 1.83% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 25%, first-time, part-time students in the Misericordia 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 25%.
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 | Misericordia University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 17% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 25% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 25% | 23.72% |
9 first-time / part-time students or 75% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
1 transferred to another institution.
Misericordia University lost contact with the remaining 7 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 11.11% |
| Transferred | 1 | 11.11% |
| Dropped Out | 7 | 77.78% |
122 Misericordia University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 18.63% 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 70%, 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 71%.
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 | Misericordia University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 70% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 71% | 55.07% |
35 non first-time / part-time students or 29% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
20 transferred to another institution.
Misericordia University lost contact with the remaining 15 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 20 | 57.14% |
| Dropped Out | 15 | 42.86% |
150 Misericordia University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 22.90% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 61%, 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 62%.
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 | Misericordia University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 61% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 62% | 37.80% |
57 non first-time / part-time students or 38% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
2 are still enrolled.
22 transferred to another institution.
Misericordia University lost contact with the remaining 33 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 2 | 3.51% |
| Transferred | 22 | 38.60% |
| Dropped Out | 33 | 57.89% |
