by our College Data Analytics TeamMake an informed decision about your education by understanding Southwestern Assemblies of God University 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.
The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.
With 72% students making it past their freshmen year, Southwestern Assemblies of God 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 Texas, the average is 68.17%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Southwestern Assemblies of God University | 72% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Texas | 68.17% |
How many of the estimated 292 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
24% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 44% in six years, and 46% in eight years.
The official graduation rate of Southwestern Assemblies of God University is 44%. 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.
How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree at Southwestern Assemblies of God University? The standard length of time for most students is 4.43 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 206 | 31% |
| Six Years | 292 | 44% |
| Eight Years | 12 | 2% |
| Did Not Complete | 359 | 54% |
Approximately 359 students or 54% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 359 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
200 transferred to another institution.
Southwestern Assemblies of God University lost contact with the remaining 154 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 200 | 55.7% |
| Dropped Out | 154 | 42.9% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 67% |
| Black / African-American | 31% |
| Hispanic | 42% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 25% |
| Unknown | 100% |
| White | 56% |
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 Southwestern Assemblies of God University are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.
How does this school do graduating the type of student you are most concerned bout?
First-time / full-time students at Southwestern Assemblies of God University represent 41% of the students in the class of 2015, and 40.75% of Southwestern Assemblies of God University bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 24%, first-time students in the Southwestern Assemblies of God University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Southwestern Assemblies of God University graduation rate was 43%, and by the eight year mark, 45% 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 | Southwestern Assemblies of God University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 24% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 43% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 45% | 47.82% |
151 first-time / full-time students or 55% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
90 transferred to another institution.
Southwestern Assemblies of God University lost contact with the remaining 59 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 90 | 59.60% |
| Dropped Out | 59 | 39.07% |
First-time / part-time students at Southwestern Assemblies of God University represent 4.98% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 3%, first-time, part-time students in the Southwestern Assemblies of God 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 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 Completions | Southwestern Assemblies of God University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 3% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 3% | 23.72% |
32 first-time / part-time students or 97% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
18 transferred to another institution.
Southwestern Assemblies of God University lost contact with the remaining 13 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 3.13% |
| Transferred | 18 | 56.25% |
| Dropped Out | 13 | 40.63% |
286 Southwestern Assemblies of God University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 43.14% 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 50%, 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 51%.
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 | Southwestern Assemblies of God University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 50% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 51% | 55.07% |
140 non first-time / part-time students or 49% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
2 are still enrolled.
77 transferred to another institution.
Southwestern Assemblies of God University lost contact with the remaining 61 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 2 | 1.43% |
| Transferred | 77 | 55.00% |
| Dropped Out | 61 | 43.57% |
69 Southwestern Assemblies of God University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 10.41% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 43%, 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 48%.
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 | Southwestern Assemblies of God University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 43% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 48% | 37.80% |
36 non first-time / part-time students or 52% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
15 transferred to another institution.
Southwestern Assemblies of God University lost contact with the remaining 21 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 15 | 41.67% |
| Dropped Out | 21 | 58.33% |
