Pacific College Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

Pacific College 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

How many Pacific 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 Pacific College retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.

• Pacific 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
• Pacific College Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

Freshmen retention rate refers to the percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year.

With % students making it past their freshmen year, Pacific 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 California, the average is 73.07%.

Pacific College Graduation Rates

Of the 144 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?

72% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 79% in six years, and 79% 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 Pacific College graduation rate 79%.

Pacific College Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Pacific College Drop Out Rate

Approximately 39 students or 21% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 39 students who did not complete their degree?

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 23 transferred to another institution.

• Pacific College lost contact with the remaining 16 who we assumed dropped out.

Pacific College Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

Some Students Take More Time To Graduate

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 Pacific College are considered 'non-traditional students' who either not first-time, or not full-time, or both.

Comparing the graduation rates of specific cohorts shown below will be more revealing than the overall statistics shared above.

First-Time / Full-Time Pacific College Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at Pacific College represent 23% of the students in the class of 2015, and 21.53% of Pacific College bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 72%, first-time students in the Pacific College class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the Pacific College graduation rate was 72%, and by the eight year mark, 72% 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.

Pacific College First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

First-Time / Full-Time Pacific College Drop Out Rates

12 first-time / full-time students or 28% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 6 transferred to another institution.

• Pacific College lost contact with the remaining 6 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

Unfortunately, we don’t have access to data on Pacific College first-time, part-time students.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

140 Pacific College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 76.50% 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 81%, 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 81%.

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.

Pacific College Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Full-Time Pacific College Drop Out Rates

27 non first-time / part-time students or 19% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 17 transferred to another institution.

• Pacific College lost contact with the remaining 10 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

Unfortunately, we don’t have access to data on Pacific College returning, part-time students.

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