by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many Nassau Community College first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore Nassau Community College retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.
Freshmen retention rate refers to the percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year.
With 60% students making it past their freshmen year, Nassau Community 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 New York, the average is 73.51%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Nassau Community College | 60% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| New York | 73.51% |
How many of the estimated 2,681 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
27% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 31% in six years, and 33% 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 Nassau Community College graduation rate 31%.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 2,225 | 26% |
| Six Years | 2,681 | 31% |
| Eight Years | 166 | 2% |
| Did Not Complete | 5,723 | 67% |
Approximately 5723 students or 67% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 5723 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
2463 transferred to another institution.
Nassau Community College lost contact with the remaining 3107 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 2463 | 43.0% |
| Dropped Out | 3,107 | 54.3% |
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 Nassau Community College 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 Nassau Community College represent 59% of the students in the class of 2015, and 61.99% of Nassau Community College bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 27%, first-time students in the Nassau Community College class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Nassau Community College graduation rate was 33%, and by the eight year mark, 35% 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 | Nassau Community College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 27% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 33% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 35% | 47.82% |
3293 first-time / full-time students or 65% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
1370 transferred to another institution.
Nassau Community College lost contact with the remaining 1832 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 1370 | 41.60% |
| Dropped Out | 1,832 | 55.63% |
First-time / part-time students at Nassau Community College represent 11.47% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 18%, first-time, part-time students in the Nassau Community College class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 21%.
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 | Nassau Community College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 11% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 18% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 21% | 23.72% |
780 first-time / part-time students or 79% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
22 are still enrolled.
228 transferred to another institution.
Nassau Community College lost contact with the remaining 530 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 22 | 2.82% |
| Transferred | 228 | 29.23% |
| Dropped Out | 530 | 67.95% |
1700 Nassau Community College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 19.84% 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 33%, 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 35%.
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 | Nassau Community College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 33% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 35% | 55.07% |
1108 non first-time / part-time students or 65% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
29 are still enrolled.
633 transferred to another institution.
Nassau Community College lost contact with the remaining 446 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 29 | 2.62% |
| Transferred | 633 | 57.13% |
| Dropped Out | 446 | 40.25% |
830 Nassau Community College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 9.68% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 33%, 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 35%.
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 | Nassau Community College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 33% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 35% | 37.80% |
542 non first-time / part-time students or 65% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
11 are still enrolled.
232 transferred to another institution.
Nassau Community College lost contact with the remaining 299 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 11 | 2.03% |
| Transferred | 232 | 42.80% |
| Dropped Out | 299 | 55.17% |
