South University, Tampa Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

South University, Tampa 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

Make an informed decision about your education by understanding South University, Tampa retention and graduation rates. First year retention rates let you know how many first-time, full-time students students come back for their second year. Graduation rates tell you how many students complete their degree and how long it takes.

• South University, Tampa Retention Rate
• South University, Tampa 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
• South University, Tampa Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

South University, Tampa Retention Rate

The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.

With 50% students making it past their freshmen year, South University, Tampa 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%.

South University, Tampa Graduation Rates

How many of the estimated 149 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?

30% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 33% in six years, and 33% in eight years.

Any student who completes their bachelor's degree within six years is considered to have graduated on time, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. This makes the offical South University, Tampa graduation rate 33%.

The average South University, Tampa student takes 4.50 years to graduate with their bachelors.

South University, Tampa Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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South University, Tampa Drop Out Rate

Approximately 298 students or 67% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 298 students who did not complete their degree?

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 121 transferred to another institution.

• South University, Tampa lost contact with the remaining 177 who we assumed dropped out.

South University, Tampa Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

Some Students Take More Time To Graduate

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 South University, Tampa are considered 'non-traditional students' who either not first-time, or not full-time, or both.

How does this school do graduating the type of student you are most concerned bout?

First-Time / Full-Time South University, Tampa Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at South University, Tampa represent 10% of the students in the class of 2015, and 8.72% of South University, Tampa bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 30%, first-time students in the South University, Tampa class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the South University, Tampa graduation rate was 30%, and by the eight year mark, 30% 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.

South University, Tampa First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

First-Time / Full-Time South University, Tampa Drop Out Rates

31 first-time / full-time students or 70% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 15 transferred to another institution.

• South University, Tampa lost contact with the remaining 16 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at South University, Tampa represent 8.04% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six-year graduation rate of 14%, first-time, part-time students in the South University, Tampa class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 14%.

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 South University, Tampa Graduation Rates vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time South University, Tampa Drop Out Rates

31 first-time / part-time students or 86% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 8 transferred to another institution.

• South University, Tampa lost contact with the remaining 23 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

191 South University, Tampa students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 42.63% 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 39%, 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 39%.

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.

South University, Tampa Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Full-Time South University, Tampa Drop Out Rates

116 non first-time / part-time students or 61% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 53 transferred to another institution.

• South University, Tampa lost contact with the remaining 63 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

177 South University, Tampa students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 39.51% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 32%, 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 32%.

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.

South University, Tampa Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Part-Time South University, Tampa Drop Out Rates

120 non first-time / part-time students or 68% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 45 transferred to another institution.

• South University, Tampa lost contact with the remaining 75 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