by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many Pitt State first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore Pitt State 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 74% students making it past their freshmen year, Pitt State 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 Kansas, the average is 65.77%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Pitt State | 74% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Kansas | 65.77% |
Of the 1,056 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?
27% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 53% in six years, and 55% 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 Pitt State graduation rate 53%.
The average length of time it takes an Pitt State undergraduate student to complete their bachelor's degree is 4.54 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 759 | 38% |
| Six Years | 1,056 | 53% |
| Eight Years | 33 | 2% |
| Did Not Complete | 898 | 45% |
Approximately 898 students or 45% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 898 students who did not complete their degree?
12 are still enrolled.
562 transferred to another institution.
Pitt State lost contact with the remaining 296 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 12 | 1.3% |
| Transferred | 562 | 62.6% |
| Dropped Out | 296 | 33.0% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 45% |
| Asian | 80% |
| Black / African-American | 38% |
| Hispanic | 53% |
| International | 18% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 47% |
| Unknown | 43% |
| White | 54% |
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 Pitt State 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 Pittsburg State University represent 60% of the students in the class of 2015, and 53.31% of Pitt State bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 27%, first-time students in the Pitt State class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Pitt State graduation rate was 47%, and by the eight year mark, 49% 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 | Pitt State | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 27% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 47% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 49% | 47.82% |
614 first-time / full-time students or 51% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
12 are still enrolled.
383 transferred to another institution.
Pitt State lost contact with the remaining 206 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 12 | 1.95% |
| Transferred | 383 | 62.38% |
| Dropped Out | 206 | 33.55% |
First-time / part-time students at Pittsburg State University represent 2.01% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 33%, first-time, part-time students in the Pitt State class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 38%.
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 | Pitt State | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 23% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 33% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 38% | 23.72% |
25 first-time / part-time students or 62% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
2 are still enrolled.
9 transferred to another institution.
Pitt State lost contact with the remaining 14 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 2 | 8.00% |
| Transferred | 9 | 36.00% |
| Dropped Out | 14 | 56.00% |
629 Pitt State students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 31.66% 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 64%, 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 65%.
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 | Pitt State | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 64% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 65% | 55.07% |
218 non first-time / part-time students or 35% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
9 are still enrolled.
140 transferred to another institution.
Pitt State lost contact with the remaining 69 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 9 | 4.13% |
| Transferred | 140 | 64.22% |
| Dropped Out | 69 | 31.65% |
116 Pitt State students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 5.84% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 65%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate higher than the national average.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 65%.
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 | Pitt State | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 65% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 65% | 37.80% |
41 non first-time / part-time students or 35% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
4 are still enrolled.
30 transferred to another institution.
Pitt State lost contact with the remaining 7 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 4 | 9.76% |
| Transferred | 30 | 73.17% |
| Dropped Out | 7 | 17.07% |
