by our College Data Analytics TeamHow long does it take to earn a degree at Missouri Valley College? 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 freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.
With 52% students making it past their freshmen year, Missouri Valley College 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 Missouri, the average is 69.43%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Missouri Valley College | 52% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Missouri | 69.43% |
There were approximately 187 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?
15% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 30% in six years, and 32% in 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 Missouri Valley College graduation rate 30%.
The average length of time it takes an Missouri Valley College undergraduate student to complete their bachelor's degree is 4.51 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 123 | 20% |
| Six Years | 187 | 30% |
| Eight Years | 7 | 2% |
| Did Not Complete | 421 | 68% |
Approximately 421 students or 68% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 421 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
266 transferred to another institution.
Missouri Valley College lost contact with the remaining 153 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 266 | 63.2% |
| Dropped Out | 153 | 36.3% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25% |
| Black / African-American | 12% |
| Hawaiian | 50% |
| Hispanic | 28% |
| International | 44% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 40% |
| White | 20% |
First-time, full-time students under the age of 25 are much more likely to graduate in four years. Some schools cater to mostly traditional students while others cater to 'non-traditional' students. So called 'non-traditional' students include part-time students or those who may be returning after an absense. It is common for part-time and/or adult students to take longer to graduate.
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 Valley College are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.
Examining the graduation rates of the specific cohorts shown below may be more revealing than looking at the overall graduaton rates.
First-time / full-time students at Missouri Valley College represent 67% of the students in the class of 2015, and 61.50% of Missouri Valley College bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 15%, first-time students in the Missouri Valley College class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Missouri Valley College graduation rate was 28%, and by the eight year mark, 29% 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 Valley College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 15% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 28% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 29% | 47.82% |
293 first-time / full-time students or 71% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
184 transferred to another institution.
Missouri Valley College lost contact with the remaining 109 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 184 | 62.80% |
| Dropped Out | 109 | 37.20% |
First-time / part-time students at Missouri Valley College represent 0.65% of the students in the class of 2015.
| First-Time / Part-Time Completions | Missouri Valley College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 1% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 25% | 23.72% |
3 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.
Missouri Valley College lost contact with the remaining 1 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 33.33% |
| Transferred | 1 | 33.33% |
| Dropped Out | 1 | 33.33% |
193 Missouri Valley College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 31.33% 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 36%, 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 38%.
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 Valley College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 36% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 38% | 55.07% |
119 non first-time / part-time students or 62% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
80 transferred to another institution.
Missouri Valley College lost contact with the remaining 39 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 80 | 67.23% |
| Dropped Out | 39 | 32.77% |
8 Missouri Valley College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 1.30% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 25%, 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 25%.
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 Valley College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 25% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 25% | 37.80% |
6 non 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.
Missouri Valley College lost contact with the remaining 4 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 16.67% |
| Transferred | 1 | 16.67% |
| Dropped Out | 4 | 66.67% |
