Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

Make an informed decision about your education by understanding Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 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.

• Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Retention Rate
• Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 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
• Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Retention Rate

Freshmen retention rate refers to the percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year.

With 72% students making it past their freshmen year, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 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 Arkansas, the average is 66.23%.

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Graduation Rates

Of the 399 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?

After four years 27% of the cohort graduated. After six years 38% had completed their degree, and 39% after eight years.

The official graduation rate of Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 38%. This is the percentage of students who completed their degree within 150% of the published time. That means six years for a standard bachelor's degree program.

The average Southern Arkansas University Main Campus student takes 4.35 years to graduate with their bachelors.

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Drop Out Rate

Approximately 648 students or 61% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 648 students who did not complete their degree?

• 1 are still enrolled.

• 429 transferred to another institution.

• Southern Arkansas University Main Campus lost contact with the remaining 214 who we assumed dropped out.

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

Some Students Take More Time To Graduate

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 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 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 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus represent 63% of the students in the class of 2015, and 59.90% of Southern Arkansas University Main Campus bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 27%, first-time students in the Southern Arkansas University Main Campus class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduation rate was 36%, and by the eight year mark, 37% 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.

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

First-Time / Full-Time Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Drop Out Rates

419 first-time / full-time students or 63% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 1 are still enrolled.

• 269 transferred to another institution.

• Southern Arkansas University Main Campus lost contact with the remaining 147 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus represent 4.54% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six-year graduation rate of 11%, first-time, part-time students in the Southern Arkansas University Main Campus class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 15%.

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 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Graduation Rates vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Drop Out Rates

40 first-time / part-time students or 85% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 25 transferred to another institution.

• Southern Arkansas University Main Campus lost contact with the remaining 15 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

245 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 23.16% 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 45%, 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.

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Full-Time Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Drop Out Rates

133 non first-time / part-time students or 54% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 93 transferred to another institution.

• Southern Arkansas University Main Campus lost contact with the remaining 40 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

100 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 9.45% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 44%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate higher than the national average.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 44%.

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.

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Part-Time Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Drop Out Rates

56 non first-time / part-time students or 56% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 2 are still enrolled.

• 42 transferred to another institution.

• Southern Arkansas University Main Campus lost contact with the remaining 12 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

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