by our College Data Analytics TeamAre students coming back to Rasmussen University - Florida after their first year? Are Rasmussen University - Florida students graduating in a timely manner? What happens to the students who don't graduate? Get all your questions answered here.
Freshmen retention rate refers to the percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year.
With 50% students making it past their freshmen year, Rasmussen University - Florida 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 Florida, the average is 70.38%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Rasmussen University - Florida | 50% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Florida | 70.38% |
There were approximately 1,571 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?
24% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 31% in six years, and 31% 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 Rasmussen University - Florida graduation rate 31%.
How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree at Rasmussen University - Florida? The standard length of time for most students is 4.14 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1,530 | 30% |
| Six Years | 1,571 | 31% |
| Eight Years | 13 | 0% |
| Did Not Complete | 3,516 | 69% |
Approximately 3516 students or 69% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 3516 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
1449 transferred to another institution.
Rasmussen University - Florida lost contact with the remaining 2051 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 1449 | 41.2% |
| Dropped Out | 2,051 | 58.3% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 100% |
| Asian | 50% |
| Black / African-American | 27% |
| Hispanic | 40% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 33% |
| Unknown | 32% |
| White | 47% |
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 Rasmussen University - Florida are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.
Comparing the graduation rates of specific cohorts shown below will be more revealing than the overall statistics shared above.
First-time / full-time students at Rasmussen University - Florida represent 6% of the students in the class of 2015, and 4.52% of Rasmussen University - Florida bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 24%, first-time students in the Rasmussen University - Florida class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Rasmussen University - Florida graduation rate was 25%, 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.
| First-Time / Full-Time Completions | Rasmussen University - Florida | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 24% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 25% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 25% | 47.82% |
218 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.
84 transferred to another institution.
Rasmussen University - Florida lost contact with the remaining 131 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 84 | 38.53% |
| Dropped Out | 131 | 60.09% |
First-time / part-time students at Rasmussen University - Florida represent 25.35% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 16%, first-time, part-time students in the Rasmussen University - 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 16%.
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 | Rasmussen University - Florida | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 15% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 16% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 16% | 23.72% |
1087 first-time / part-time students or 84% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
5 are still enrolled.
365 transferred to another institution.
Rasmussen University - Florida lost contact with the remaining 717 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 5 | 0.46% |
| Transferred | 365 | 33.58% |
| Dropped Out | 717 | 65.96% |
810 Rasmussen University - Florida students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 15.88% 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 46%, 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 46%.
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 | Rasmussen University - Florida | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 46% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 46% | 55.07% |
437 non first-time / part-time students or 54% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
193 transferred to another institution.
Rasmussen University - Florida lost contact with the remaining 243 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 0.23% |
| Transferred | 193 | 44.16% |
| Dropped Out | 243 | 55.61% |
2708 Rasmussen University - Florida students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 53.10% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 34%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate similar to the national average.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 34%.
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 | Rasmussen University - Florida | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 34% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 34% | 37.80% |
1774 non first-time / part-time students or 66% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
7 are still enrolled.
807 transferred to another institution.
Rasmussen University - Florida lost contact with the remaining 960 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 7 | 0.39% |
| Transferred | 807 | 45.49% |
| Dropped Out | 960 | 54.11% |
