by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota 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.
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Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.
When looking at just colleges and universities in Florida, the average is 70.38%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota | |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Florida | 70.38% |
How many of the estimated 1,054 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
After four years 34% of the cohort graduated. After six years 30% had completed their degree, and 31% after eight years.
The official graduation rate of State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota is 30%. 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.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 908 | 26% |
| Six Years | 1,054 | 30% |
| Eight Years | 26 | 1% |
| Did Not Complete | 2,426 | 69% |
Approximately 2426 students or 69% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 2426 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
821 transferred to another institution.
State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota lost contact with the remaining 1548 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 821 | 33.8% |
| Dropped Out | 1,548 | 63.8% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 33% |
| Asian | 41% |
| Black / African-American | 25% |
| Hawaiian | 33% |
| Hispanic | 31% |
| International | 26% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 43% |
| Unknown | 44% |
| White | 40% |
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 State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota 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 State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota represent 44% of the students in the class of 2015, and 55.60% of State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 34%, first-time students in the State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota graduation rate was 38%, and by the eight year mark, 38% 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 | State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 34% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 38% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 38% | 47.82% |
961 first-time / full-time students or 62% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
309 transferred to another institution.
State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota lost contact with the remaining 629 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 309 | 32.15% |
| Dropped Out | 629 | 65.45% |
First-time / part-time students at State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota represent 28.37% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 18%, first-time, part-time students in the State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota 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 Completions | State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 14% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 18% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 19% | 23.72% |
803 first-time / part-time students or 81% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
19 are still enrolled.
234 transferred to another institution.
State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota lost contact with the remaining 550 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 19 | 2.37% |
| Transferred | 234 | 29.14% |
| Dropped Out | 550 | 68.49% |
377 State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 10.73% 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 38%, 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 39%.
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 | State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 38% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 39% | 55.07% |
230 non first-time / part-time students or 61% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
5 are still enrolled.
108 transferred to another institution.
State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota lost contact with the remaining 117 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 5 | 2.17% |
| Transferred | 108 | 46.96% |
| Dropped Out | 117 | 50.87% |
579 State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 16.48% of the students in the class of 2015.
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.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 25%.
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 | State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 24% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 25% | 37.80% |
432 non first-time / part-time students or 75% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
10 are still enrolled.
170 transferred to another institution.
State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota lost contact with the remaining 252 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 10 | 2.31% |
| Transferred | 170 | 39.35% |
| Dropped Out | 252 | 58.33% |
