South University, West Palm Beach Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

South University, West Palm Beach 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

Make an informed decision about your education by understanding South University, West Palm Beach 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, West Palm Beach Retention Rate
• South University, West Palm Beach 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, West Palm Beach Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

South University, West Palm Beach Retention Rate

The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.

With 25% students making it past their freshmen year, South University, West Palm Beach 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, West Palm Beach Graduation Rates

There were approximately 182 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?

After four years 12% of the cohort graduated. After six years 28% had completed their degree, and 29% after 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, West Palm Beach graduation rate 28%.

The typical South University, West Palm Beach student takes 4.50 years to complete their bachelor's degree.

South University, West Palm Beach Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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South University, West Palm Beach Drop Out Rate

Approximately 462 students or 71% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 462 students who did not complete their degree?

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 184 transferred to another institution.

• South University, West Palm Beach lost contact with the remaining 278 who we assumed dropped out.

South University, West Palm Beach Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

Some Students Take More Time To Graduate

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 South University, West Palm Beach 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 South University, West Palm Beach Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at South University, West Palm Beach represent 14% of the students in the class of 2015, and 8.79% of South University, West Palm Beach bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 12%, first-time students in the South University, West Palm Beach class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the South University, West Palm Beach graduation rate was 18%, and by the eight year mark, 20% 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, West Palm Beach First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

First-Time / Full-Time South University, West Palm Beach Drop Out Rates

71 first-time / full-time students or 80% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 14 transferred to another institution.

• South University, West Palm Beach lost contact with the remaining 57 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at South University, West Palm Beach represent 4.58% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six-year graduation rate of 3%, first-time, part-time students in the South University, West Palm Beach class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 3%.

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, West Palm Beach Graduation Rates vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time South University, West Palm Beach Drop Out Rates

29 first-time / part-time students or 97% 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, West Palm Beach lost contact with the remaining 21 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

299 South University, West Palm Beach students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 45.65% 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 33%, 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 34%.

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, West Palm Beach Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Full-Time South University, West Palm Beach Drop Out Rates

196 non first-time / part-time students or 66% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 85 transferred to another institution.

• South University, West Palm Beach lost contact with the remaining 111 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

237 South University, West Palm Beach students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 36.18% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 29%, 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 30%.

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, West Palm Beach Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Part-Time South University, West Palm Beach Drop Out Rates

166 non first-time / part-time students or 70% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 77 transferred to another institution.

• South University, West Palm Beach lost contact with the remaining 89 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