by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many New River Community and Technical 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 New River Community and Technical College retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.
The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.
With 32% students making it past their freshmen year, New River Community and Technical 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 West Virginia, the average is 70.53%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| New River Community and Technical College | 32% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| West Virginia | 70.53% |
Of the 305 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?
13% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 18% in six years, and 18% 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 New River Community and Technical College graduation rate 18%.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 255 | 15% |
| Six Years | 305 | 18% |
| Eight Years | 1 | 0% |
| Did Not Complete | 1,417 | 82% |
Approximately 1417 students or 82% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 1417 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
126 transferred to another institution.
New River Community and Technical College lost contact with the remaining 1288 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 126 | 8.9% |
| Dropped Out | 1,288 | 90.9% |
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 New River Community and Technical College 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 New River Community and Technical College represent 34% of the students in the class of 2015, and 29.51% of New River Community and Technical College bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 13%, first-time students in the New River Community and Technical College class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the New River Community and Technical College graduation rate was 15%, and by the eight year mark, 15% 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 | New River Community and Technical College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 13% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 15% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 15% | 47.82% |
502 first-time / full-time students or 85% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
66 transferred to another institution.
New River Community and Technical College lost contact with the remaining 433 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 66 | 13.15% |
| Dropped Out | 433 | 86.25% |
First-time / part-time students at New River Community and Technical College represent 5.10% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 53%, first-time, part-time students in the New River Community and Technical College class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 53%.
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 | New River Community and Technical College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 17% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 53% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 53% | 23.72% |
41 first-time / part-time students or 47% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
10 transferred to another institution.
New River Community and Technical College lost contact with the remaining 31 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 10 | 24.39% |
| Dropped Out | 31 | 75.61% |
675 New River Community and Technical College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 39.13% 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 15%, 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 15%.
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 | New River Community and Technical College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 15% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 15% | 55.07% |
574 non first-time / part-time students or 85% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
35 transferred to another institution.
New River Community and Technical College lost contact with the remaining 539 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 35 | 6.10% |
| Dropped Out | 539 | 93.90% |
368 New River Community and Technical College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 21.33% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 18%, 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 | New River Community and Technical College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 18% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 18% | 37.80% |
300 non first-time / part-time students or 82% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
15 transferred to another institution.
New River Community and Technical College lost contact with the remaining 285 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 15 | 5.00% |
| Dropped Out | 285 | 95.00% |
