by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many STJ first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore STJ retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.
The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.
With 83% students making it past their freshmen year, STJ 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 New York, the average is 73.51%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| STJ | 83% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| New York | 73.51% |
Of the 2,079 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?
37% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 58% in six years, and 59% in 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 STJ graduation rate 58%.
How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree at STJ? The standard length of time for most students is 4.47 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1,466 | 41% |
| Six Years | 2,079 | 58% |
| Eight Years | 58 | 1% |
| Did Not Complete | 1,469 | 41% |
Approximately 1469 students or 41% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 1469 students who did not complete their degree?
13 are still enrolled.
1148 transferred to another institution.
STJ lost contact with the remaining 309 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 13 | 0.9% |
| Transferred | 1148 | 78.1% |
| Dropped Out | 309 | 21.0% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 27% |
| Asian | 70% |
| Black / African-American | 55% |
| Hawaiian | 85% |
| Hispanic | 58% |
| International | 51% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 58% |
| Unknown | 60% |
| White | 72% |
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 STJ 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 St John's University - New York represent 78% of the students in the class of 2015, and 78.02% of STJ bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 37%, first-time students in the STJ class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the STJ graduation rate was 57%, and by the eight year mark, 59% 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 | STJ | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 37% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 57% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 59% | 47.82% |
1150 first-time / full-time students or 41% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
13 are still enrolled.
910 transferred to another institution.
STJ lost contact with the remaining 232 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 13 | 1.13% |
| Transferred | 910 | 79.13% |
| Dropped Out | 232 | 20.17% |
First-time / part-time students at St John's University - New York represent 0.14% of the students in the class of 2015.
| First-Time / Part-Time Completions | STJ | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 1% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 20% | 23.72% |
4 first-time / part-time students or 80% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
3 transferred to another institution.
STJ lost contact with the remaining 1 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 3 | 75.00% |
| Dropped Out | 1 | 25.00% |
742 STJ students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 20.55% 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 60%, 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 60%.
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 | STJ | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 60% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 60% | 55.07% |
293 non first-time / part-time students or 40% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
3 are still enrolled.
222 transferred to another institution.
STJ lost contact with the remaining 68 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 3 | 1.02% |
| Transferred | 222 | 75.77% |
| Dropped Out | 68 | 23.21% |
39 STJ students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 1.08% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 39%, 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 42%.
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 | STJ | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 39% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 42% | 37.80% |
22 non first-time / part-time students or 58% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
13 transferred to another institution.
STJ lost contact with the remaining 8 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 4.55% |
| Transferred | 13 | 59.09% |
| Dropped Out | 8 | 36.36% |
