by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many Southeast Missouri State 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 Southeast Missouri State University retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.
Freshmen retention rate refers to the percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year.
With 80% students making it past their freshmen year, Southeast Missouri State 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 Missouri, the average is 69.43%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Southeast Missouri State University | 80% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Missouri | 69.43% |
How many of the estimated 1,527 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
28% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 49% in six years, and 50% 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 Southeast Missouri State University graduation rate 49%.
The typical Southeast Missouri State University student takes 4.48 years to complete their bachelor's degree.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 986 | 31% |
| Six Years | 1,527 | 49% |
| Eight Years | 57 | 1% |
| Did Not Complete | 1,555 | 50% |
Approximately 1555 students or 50% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 1555 students who did not complete their degree?
17 are still enrolled.
849 transferred to another institution.
Southeast Missouri State University lost contact with the remaining 660 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 17 | 1.1% |
| Transferred | 849 | 54.6% |
| Dropped Out | 660 | 42.4% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 63% |
| Asian | 47% |
| Black / African-American | 32% |
| Hispanic | 49% |
| International | 47% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 25% |
| Unknown | 73% |
| White | 53% |
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 Southeast Missouri State University 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 Southeast Missouri State University represent 59% of the students in the class of 2015, and 61.82% of Southeast Missouri State University bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 28%, first-time students in the Southeast Missouri State University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Southeast Missouri State University graduation rate was 51%, and by the eight year mark, 53% 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 | Southeast Missouri State University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 28% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 51% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 53% | 47.82% |
873 first-time / full-time students or 47% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
17 are still enrolled.
513 transferred to another institution.
Southeast Missouri State University lost contact with the remaining 332 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 17 | 1.95% |
| Transferred | 513 | 58.76% |
| Dropped Out | 332 | 38.03% |
First-time / part-time students at Southeast Missouri State University represent 5.75% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 12%, first-time, part-time students in the Southeast Missouri State 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 13%.
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 | Southeast Missouri State University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 2% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 12% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 13% | 23.72% |
156 first-time / part-time students or 87% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
2 are still enrolled.
50 transferred to another institution.
Southeast Missouri State University lost contact with the remaining 104 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 2 | 1.28% |
| Transferred | 50 | 32.05% |
| Dropped Out | 104 | 66.67% |
931 Southeast Missouri State University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 29.58% 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 55%, 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 56%.
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 | Southeast Missouri State University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 55% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 56% | 55.07% |
410 non first-time / part-time students or 44% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
10 are still enrolled.
236 transferred to another institution.
Southeast Missouri State University lost contact with the remaining 164 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 10 | 2.44% |
| Transferred | 236 | 57.56% |
| Dropped Out | 164 | 40.00% |
176 Southeast Missouri State University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 5.59% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 30%, 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 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 | Southeast Missouri State University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 30% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 34% | 37.80% |
116 non first-time / part-time students or 66% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
6 are still enrolled.
50 transferred to another institution.
Southeast Missouri State University lost contact with the remaining 60 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 6 | 5.17% |
| Transferred | 50 | 43.10% |
| Dropped Out | 60 | 51.72% |
