by our College Data Analytics TeamMake an informed decision about your education by understanding NUS Florida retention and graduation rates. First year retention rates let you know how many first-time, full-time students students come back for their second year. Graduation rates tell you how many students complete their degree and how long it takes.
The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.
With 80% students making it past their freshmen year, NUS Florida 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 Florida, the average is 70.38%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| NUS Florida | 80% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Florida | 70.38% |
There were approximately 1,406 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?
38% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 46% in six years, and 46% 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 NUS Florida graduation rate 46%.
How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree at NUS Florida? The standard length of time for most students is 4.19 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1,248 | 41% |
| Six Years | 1,406 | 46% |
| Eight Years | 24 | 0% |
| Did Not Complete | 1,651 | 54% |
Approximately 1651 students or 54% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 1651 students who did not complete their degree?
3 are still enrolled.
991 transferred to another institution.
NUS Florida lost contact with the remaining 648 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 3 | 0.2% |
| Transferred | 991 | 60.0% |
| Dropped Out | 648 | 39.2% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Asian | 81% |
| Black / African-American | 56% |
| Hispanic | 46% |
| International | 58% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 77% |
| Unknown | 80% |
| White | 66% |
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 NUS Florida 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 Nova Southeastern University represent 24% of the students in the class of 2015, and 27.10% of NUS Florida bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 38%, first-time students in the NUS Florida class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the NUS Florida graduation rate was 51%, and by the eight year mark, 52% 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 | NUS Florida | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 38% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 51% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 52% | 47.82% |
363 first-time / full-time students or 48% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
3 are still enrolled.
278 transferred to another institution.
NUS Florida lost contact with the remaining 84 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 3 | 0.83% |
| Transferred | 278 | 76.58% |
| Dropped Out | 84 | 23.14% |
First-time / part-time students at Nova Southeastern University represent 9.15% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 2%, first-time, part-time students in the NUS Florida class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 3%.
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 | NUS Florida | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 2% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 2% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 3% | 23.72% |
274 first-time / part-time students or 97% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
3 are still enrolled.
138 transferred to another institution.
NUS Florida lost contact with the remaining 133 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 3 | 1.09% |
| Transferred | 138 | 50.36% |
| Dropped Out | 133 | 48.54% |
1190 NUS Florida students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 38.62% 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 63%, 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 63%.
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 | NUS Florida | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 63% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 63% | 55.07% |
438 non first-time / part-time students or 37% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
4 are still enrolled.
274 transferred to another institution.
NUS Florida lost contact with the remaining 160 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 4 | 0.91% |
| Transferred | 274 | 62.56% |
| Dropped Out | 160 | 36.53% |
858 NUS Florida students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 27.85% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 31%, 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 33%.
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 | NUS Florida | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 31% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 33% | 37.80% |
576 non first-time / part-time students or 67% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
4 are still enrolled.
301 transferred to another institution.
NUS Florida lost contact with the remaining 271 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 4 | 0.69% |
| Transferred | 301 | 52.26% |
| Dropped Out | 271 | 47.05% |
