Ohio State University - Lima Campus Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

Ohio State University - Lima Campus 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

Are students coming back to Ohio State University - Lima Campus after their first year? Are Ohio State University - Lima Campus students graduating in a timely manner? What happens to the students who don't graduate? Get all your questions answered here.

• Ohio State University - Lima Campus Retention Rate
• Ohio State University - Lima Campus 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
• Ohio State University - Lima Campus Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

Ohio State University - Lima Campus Retention Rate

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

With 43% students making it past their freshmen year, Ohio State University - Lima Campus 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%.

Ohio State University - Lima Campus Graduation Rates

How many of the estimated 94 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?

After four years 10% of the cohort graduated. After six years 14% had completed their degree, and 14% after eight years.

The official graduation rate of Ohio State University - Lima Campus is 14%. This is the percentage of students who completed their degree within 150% of the published time. That means six years for a standard bachelor's degree program.

The average length of time it takes an Ohio State University - Lima Campus undergraduate student to complete their bachelor's degree is 4.34 years.

Ohio State University - Lima Campus Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Ohio State University - Lima Campus Drop Out Rate

Approximately 582 students or 86% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 582 students who did not complete their degree?

• 1 are still enrolled.

• 417 transferred to another institution.

• Ohio State University - Lima Campus lost contact with the remaining 164 who we assumed dropped out.

Ohio State University - Lima Campus 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 Ohio State University - Lima Campus 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 Ohio State University - Lima Campus Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at Ohio State University - Lima Campus represent 72% of the students in the class of 2015, and 63.83% of Ohio State University - Lima Campus bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 10%, first-time students in the Ohio State University - Lima Campus class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the Ohio State University - Lima Campus graduation rate was 12%, and by the eight year mark, 13% 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.

Ohio State University - Lima Campus First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

First-Time / Full-Time Ohio State University - Lima Campus Drop Out Rates

425 first-time / full-time students or 87% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 1 are still enrolled.

• 332 transferred to another institution.

• Ohio State University - Lima Campus lost contact with the remaining 92 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at Ohio State University - Lima Campus represent 2.50% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six-year graduation rate of 12%, first-time, part-time students in the Ohio State University - Lima Campus class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 12%.

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 Ohio State University - Lima Campus Graduation Rates vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time Ohio State University - Lima Campus Drop Out Rates

15 first-time / part-time students or 88% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 7 transferred to another institution.

• Ohio State University - Lima Campus lost contact with the remaining 8 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

121 Ohio State University - Lima Campus students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 17.77% 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 21%, 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 21%.

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.

Ohio State University - Lima Campus Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Full-Time Ohio State University - Lima Campus Drop Out Rates

95 non first-time / part-time students or 79% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 60 transferred to another institution.

• Ohio State University - Lima Campus lost contact with the remaining 35 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

54 Ohio State University - Lima Campus students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 7.93% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 11%, 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 11%.

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.

Ohio State University - Lima Campus Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Part-Time Ohio State University - Lima Campus Drop Out Rates

47 non first-time / part-time students or 89% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 18 transferred to another institution.

• Ohio State University - Lima Campus lost contact with the remaining 29 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