by our College Data Analytics TeamHow long does it take to earn a degree at Sullivan University? Find out how many students return after their freshman year, how long it takes to graduate, and what happens to the students who don't.
The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.
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Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.
When looking at just colleges and universities in Kentucky, the average is 67.55%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Sullivan University | |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Kentucky | 67.55% |
How many of the estimated 666 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
23% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 27% in six years, and 28% 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 Sullivan University graduation rate 27%.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 636 | 26% |
| Six Years | 666 | 27% |
| Eight Years | 9 | 1% |
| Did Not Complete | 1,758 | 72% |
Approximately 1758 students or 72% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 1758 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
296 transferred to another institution.
Sullivan University lost contact with the remaining 1457 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 296 | 16.8% |
| Dropped Out | 1,457 | 82.9% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 25% |
| Asian | 20% |
| Black / African-American | 18% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 29% |
| Unknown | 22% |
| White | 30% |
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 Sullivan University 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 Sullivan University represent 40% of the students in the class of 2015, and 34.53% of Sullivan University bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 23%, first-time students in the Sullivan University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Sullivan University graduation rate was 24%, and by the eight year mark, 24% 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 | Sullivan University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 23% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 24% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 24% | 47.82% |
734 first-time / full-time students or 76% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
111 transferred to another institution.
Sullivan University lost contact with the remaining 621 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 111 | 15.12% |
| Dropped Out | 621 | 84.60% |
First-time / part-time students at Sullivan University represent 12.24% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 23%, first-time, part-time students in the Sullivan University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 23%.
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 | Sullivan University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 22% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 23% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 23% | 23.72% |
228 first-time / part-time students or 77% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
18 transferred to another institution.
Sullivan University lost contact with the remaining 209 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 0.44% |
| Transferred | 18 | 7.89% |
| Dropped Out | 209 | 91.67% |
809 Sullivan University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 33.13% 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 34%, 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 34%.
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 | Sullivan University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 34% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 34% | 55.07% |
531 non first-time / part-time students or 66% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
107 transferred to another institution.
Sullivan University lost contact with the remaining 423 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 0.19% |
| Transferred | 107 | 20.15% |
| Dropped Out | 423 | 79.66% |
363 Sullivan University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 14.86% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 26%, 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 27%.
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 | Sullivan University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 26% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 27% | 37.80% |
265 non first-time / part-time students or 73% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
60 transferred to another institution.
Sullivan University lost contact with the remaining 204 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 0.38% |
| Transferred | 60 | 22.64% |
| Dropped Out | 204 | 76.98% |
