by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many Sinte Gleska University first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore Sinte Gleska University retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.
The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.
With 100% students making it past their freshmen year, Sinte Gleska University 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 South Dakota, the average is 75.05%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Sinte Gleska University | 100% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| South Dakota | 75.05% |
Of the 13 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?
Four years after beginning their degree, 6% of those students had graduated. By 2017, six years after starting their degree, 4% of the students had graduated and after eight years 8% of this class completed their degree.
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 Sinte Gleska University graduation rate 4%.
How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree at Sinte Gleska University? The standard length of time for most students is 4.00 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 12 | 4% |
| Six Years | 13 | 4% |
| Eight Years | 13 | 4% |
| Did Not Complete | 285 | 92% |
Approximately 285 students or 92% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 285 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
21 transferred to another institution.
Sinte Gleska University lost contact with the remaining 252 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 21 | 7.4% |
| Dropped Out | 252 | 88.4% |
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 Sinte Gleska University 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 Sinte Gleska University represent 36% of the students in the class of 2015, and 53.85% of Sinte Gleska University bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 6%, first-time students in the Sinte Gleska University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Sinte Gleska University graduation rate was 6%, and by the eight year mark, 8% 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 | Sinte Gleska University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 6% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 6% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 8% | 47.82% |
104 first-time / full-time students or 92% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
5 transferred to another institution.
Sinte Gleska University lost contact with the remaining 98 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 5 | 4.81% |
| Dropped Out | 98 | 94.23% |
First-time / part-time students at Sinte Gleska University represent 22.51% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 1%, first-time, part-time students in the Sinte Gleska University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 4%.
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 | Sinte Gleska University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 1% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 4% | 23.72% |
67 first-time / part-time students or 96% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
4 transferred to another institution.
Sinte Gleska University lost contact with the remaining 63 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 4 | 5.97% |
| Dropped Out | 63 | 94.03% |
39 Sinte Gleska University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 12.54% 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 13%, 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 33%.
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 | Sinte Gleska University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 13% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 33% | 55.07% |
26 non first-time / part-time students or 67% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
7 are still enrolled.
0 transferred to another institution.
Sinte Gleska University lost contact with the remaining 19 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 7 | 26.92% |
| Transferred | 0 | 0.00% |
| Dropped Out | 19 | 73.08% |
89 Sinte Gleska University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 28.62% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 0%, 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 1%.
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.
88 non first-time / part-time students or 99% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
4 are still enrolled.
12 transferred to another institution.
Sinte Gleska University lost contact with the remaining 72 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 4 | 4.55% |
| Transferred | 12 | 13.64% |
| Dropped Out | 72 | 81.82% |
