North Central State College Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

North Central State College 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

How many North Central State 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 North Central State College retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.

• North Central State College Retention Rate
• North Central State College Graduation Rate
  • First Time Undergrads Attending Full Time
  • First Time Undergrads Attending Part Time
  • Non-First Time Undergrads Attending Full Time
  • Non-First Time Undergrads Attending Part Time
• North Central State College Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

North Central State College Retention Rate

The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.

With 67% students making it past their freshmen year, North Central State 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 Ohio, the average is 69.84%.

North Central State College Graduation Rates

There were approximately 248 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?

19% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 21% in six years, and 23% 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 North Central State College graduation rate 21%.

North Central State College Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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North Central State College Drop Out Rate

Approximately 893 students or 77% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 893 students who did not complete their degree?

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 272 transferred to another institution.

• North Central State College lost contact with the remaining 606 who we assumed dropped out.

North Central State College Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

Some Students Take More Time To Graduate

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 North Central State 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 North Central State College Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at North Central State College represent 42% of the students in the class of 2015, and 47.18% of North Central State College bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 19%, first-time students in the North Central State College class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the North Central State College graduation rate was 24%, and by the eight year mark, 25% 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.

North Central State College First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

First-Time / Full-Time North Central State College Drop Out Rates

360 first-time / full-time students or 75% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 109 transferred to another institution.

• North Central State College lost contact with the remaining 244 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at North Central State College represent 38.15% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six-year graduation rate of 13%, first-time, part-time students in the North Central State 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 15%.

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 North Central State College Graduation Rates vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time North Central State College Drop Out Rates

374 first-time / part-time students or 85% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 7 are still enrolled.

• 94 transferred to another institution.

• North Central State College lost contact with the remaining 273 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

102 North Central State College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 8.82% 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 35%, 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 36%.

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.

North Central State College Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Full-Time North Central State College Drop Out Rates

65 non first-time / part-time students or 64% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 31 transferred to another institution.

• North Central State College lost contact with the remaining 34 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

131 North Central State College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 11.33% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 28%, 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 28%.

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.

North Central State College Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Part-Time North Central State College Drop Out Rates

94 non first-time / part-time students or 72% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 1 are still enrolled.

• 38 transferred to another institution.

• North Central State College lost contact with the remaining 55 who we assumed dropped out.

More Resources:

• An Explanation of Freshman Retention Rates.

• How Common is it to Transfer to a Different College?

• Are Non-Traditional Students Less Likely to Graduate?

• How Many People Drop-Out of College?

• How Average Time to Graduate Can Affect the Value of Your Degree.

References

• National Center for Education Statistics