Southern University at Shreveport Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

Southern University at Shreveport 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

Make an informed decision about your education by understanding Southern University at Shreveport 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 University at Shreveport Retention Rate
• Southern University at Shreveport 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 University at Shreveport Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

Southern University at Shreveport Retention Rate

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

With 38% students making it past their freshmen year, Southern University at Shreveport 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 Louisiana, the average is 67.86%.

Southern University at Shreveport Graduation Rates

Of the 212 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?

After four years 18% of the cohort graduated. After six years 21% had completed their degree, and 22% after eight years.

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 Southern University at Shreveport graduation rate 21%.

Southern University at Shreveport Graduation Rates vs. National Average

Request More Info About Southern University at Shreveport >

Southern University at Shreveport Drop Out Rate

Approximately 791 students or 78% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 791 students who did not complete their degree?

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 307 transferred to another institution.

• Southern University at Shreveport lost contact with the remaining 456 who we assumed dropped out.

Southern University at Shreveport 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 University at Shreveport 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 University at Shreveport Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at Southern University at Shreveport represent 38% of the students in the class of 2015, and 40.09% of Southern University at Shreveport bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 18%, first-time students in the Southern University at Shreveport class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the Southern University at Shreveport graduation rate was 22%, and by the eight year mark, 23% 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 University at Shreveport First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

First-Time / Full-Time Southern University at Shreveport Drop Out Rates

296 first-time / full-time students or 77% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 193 transferred to another institution.

• Southern University at Shreveport lost contact with the remaining 91 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at Southern University at Shreveport represent 12.67% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six-year graduation rate of 18%, first-time, part-time students in the Southern University at Shreveport class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 19%.

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 University at Shreveport Graduation Rates vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time Southern University at Shreveport Drop Out Rates

104 first-time / part-time students or 81% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 3 are still enrolled.

• 35 transferred to another institution.

• Southern University at Shreveport lost contact with the remaining 66 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

289 Southern University at Shreveport students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 28.61% 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 24%, 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 25%.

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 University at Shreveport Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Full-Time Southern University at Shreveport Drop Out Rates

218 non first-time / part-time students or 75% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 9 are still enrolled.

• 50 transferred to another institution.

• Southern University at Shreveport lost contact with the remaining 159 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

208 Southern University at Shreveport students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 20.59% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 17%, 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 17%.

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 University at Shreveport Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Part-Time Southern University at Shreveport Drop Out Rates

173 non first-time / part-time students or 83% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 4 are still enrolled.

• 29 transferred to another institution.

• Southern University at Shreveport lost contact with the remaining 140 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