by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many State Fair Community College 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 Fair Community College retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.
The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.
With 60% students making it past their freshmen year, State Fair Community College 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 Missouri, the average is 69.43%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| State Fair Community College | 60% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Missouri | 69.43% |
There were approximately 543 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?
After four years 31% of the cohort graduated. After six years 24% had completed their degree, and 25% 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 State Fair Community College graduation rate 24%.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 473 | 21% |
| Six Years | 543 | 24% |
| Eight Years | 26 | 1% |
| Did Not Complete | 1,703 | 75% |
Approximately 1703 students or 75% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 1703 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
289 transferred to another institution.
State Fair Community College lost contact with the remaining 1388 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 289 | 17.0% |
| Dropped Out | 1,388 | 81.5% |
First-time, full-time students under the age of 25 are much more likely to graduate in four years. Some schools cater to mostly traditional students while others cater to 'non-traditional' students. So called 'non-traditional' students include part-time students or those who may be returning after an absense. It is common for part-time and/or adult students to take longer to graduate.
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 Fair Community College are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.
Examining the graduation rates of the specific cohorts shown below may be more revealing than looking at the overall graduaton rates.
First-time / full-time students at State Fair Community College represent 42% of the students in the class of 2015, and 61.69% of State Fair Community College bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 31%, first-time students in the State Fair Community College class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the State Fair Community College graduation rate was 35%, and by the eight year mark, 36% 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 Fair Community College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 31% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 35% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 36% | 47.82% |
617 first-time / full-time students or 64% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
164 transferred to another institution.
State Fair Community College lost contact with the remaining 443 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 164 | 26.58% |
| Dropped Out | 443 | 71.80% |
First-time / part-time students at State Fair Community College represent 33.52% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 7%, first-time, part-time students in the State Fair Community College class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 9%.
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 Fair Community College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 5% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 7% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 9% | 23.72% |
697 first-time / part-time students or 91% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
11 are still enrolled.
85 transferred to another institution.
State Fair Community College lost contact with the remaining 601 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 11 | 1.58% |
| Transferred | 85 | 12.20% |
| Dropped Out | 601 | 86.23% |
221 State Fair Community College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 9.71% 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 36%, 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 37%.
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 Fair Community College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 36% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 37% | 55.07% |
139 non first-time / part-time students or 63% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
2 are still enrolled.
15 transferred to another institution.
State Fair Community College lost contact with the remaining 122 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 2 | 1.44% |
| Transferred | 15 | 10.79% |
| Dropped Out | 122 | 87.77% |
327 State Fair Community College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 14.37% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 22%, 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 23%.
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 Fair Community College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 22% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 23% | 37.80% |
250 non first-time / part-time students or 77% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
3 are still enrolled.
25 transferred to another institution.
State Fair Community College lost contact with the remaining 222 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 3 | 1.20% |
| Transferred | 25 | 10.00% |
| Dropped Out | 222 | 88.80% |
