by our College Data Analytics TeamAre students coming back to Missouri University of Science and Technology after their first year? Are Missouri University of Science and Technology 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 85% students making it past their freshmen year, Missouri University of Science and Technology 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 Missouri, the average is 69.43%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | 85% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Missouri | 69.43% |
There were approximately 1,071 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?
23% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 67% in six years, and 69% in eight years.
The official graduation rate of Missouri University of Science and Technology is 67%. 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.
How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree at Missouri University of Science and Technology? The standard length of time for most students is 4.77 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 550 | 35% |
| Six Years | 1,071 | 67% |
| Eight Years | 25 | 2% |
| Did Not Complete | 491 | 31% |
Approximately 491 students or 31% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 491 students who did not complete their degree?
9 are still enrolled.
403 transferred to another institution.
Missouri University of Science and Technology lost contact with the remaining 83 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 9 | 1.8% |
| Transferred | 403 | 82.1% |
| Dropped Out | 83 | 16.9% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 75% |
| Asian | 81% |
| Black / African-American | 55% |
| Hispanic | 60% |
| International | 77% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 42% |
| Unknown | 65% |
| White | 68% |
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 Missouri University of Science and Technology 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 Missouri University of Science and Technology represent 69% of the students in the class of 2015, and 65.45% of Missouri University of Science and Technology bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 23%, first-time students in the Missouri University of Science and Technology class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Missouri University of Science and Technology graduation rate was 64%, and by the eight year mark, 66% 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 | Missouri University of Science and Technology | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 23% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 64% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 66% | 47.82% |
368 first-time / full-time students or 34% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
9 are still enrolled.
307 transferred to another institution.
Missouri University of Science and Technology lost contact with the remaining 56 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 9 | 2.45% |
| Transferred | 307 | 83.42% |
| Dropped Out | 56 | 15.22% |
First-time / part-time students at Missouri University of Science and Technology represent 0.75% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 58%, first-time, part-time students in the Missouri University of Science and Technology class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 58%.
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 | Missouri University of Science and Technology | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 58% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 58% | 23.72% |
5 first-time / part-time students or 42% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
4 transferred to another institution.
Missouri University of Science and Technology lost contact with the remaining 1 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 4 | 80.00% |
| Dropped Out | 1 | 20.00% |
392 Missouri University of Science and Technology students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 24.65% 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 76%, 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 76%.
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 | Missouri University of Science and Technology | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 76% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 76% | 55.07% |
95 non first-time / part-time students or 24% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
73 transferred to another institution.
Missouri University of Science and Technology lost contact with the remaining 22 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 73 | 76.84% |
| Dropped Out | 22 | 23.16% |
90 Missouri University of Science and Technology students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 5.66% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 73%, 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 74%.
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 | Missouri University of Science and Technology | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 73% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 74% | 37.80% |
23 non first-time / part-time students or 26% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
19 transferred to another institution.
Missouri University of Science and Technology lost contact with the remaining 4 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 19 | 82.61% |
| Dropped Out | 4 | 17.39% |
