by our College Data Analytics TeamAre students coming back to UAlbany after their first year? Are UAlbany students graduating in a timely manner? What happens to the students who don't graduate? Get all your questions answered here.
The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.
With 83% students making it past their freshmen year, UAlbany 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 | |
|---|---|
| UAlbany | 83% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| New York | 73.51% |
There were approximately 2,910 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?
55% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 66% in six years, and 67% 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 UAlbany graduation rate 66%.
How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree at UAlbany? The standard length of time for most students is 4.13 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 2,621 | 60% |
| Six Years | 2,910 | 66% |
| Eight Years | 30 | 1% |
| Did Not Complete | 1,440 | 33% |
Approximately 1440 students or 33% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 1440 students who did not complete their degree?
10 are still enrolled.
1086 transferred to another institution.
UAlbany lost contact with the remaining 349 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 10 | 0.7% |
| Transferred | 1086 | 75.4% |
| Dropped Out | 349 | 24.2% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Asian | 62% |
| Black / African-American | 68% |
| Hawaiian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 63% |
| International | 58% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 69% |
| Unknown | 55% |
| White | 67% |
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 UAlbany 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 University at Albany represent 56% of the students in the class of 2015, and 54.91% of UAlbany bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 55%, first-time students in the UAlbany class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the UAlbany graduation rate was 65%, and by the eight year mark, 66% 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 | UAlbany | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 55% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 65% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 66% | 47.82% |
846 first-time / full-time students or 34% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
10 are still enrolled.
662 transferred to another institution.
UAlbany lost contact with the remaining 180 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 10 | 1.18% |
| Transferred | 662 | 78.25% |
| Dropped Out | 180 | 21.28% |
First-time / part-time students at University at Albany represent 0.07% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 33%, first-time, part-time students in the UAlbany class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 33%.
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 | UAlbany | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 33% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 33% | 23.72% |
2 first-time / part-time students or 67% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
2 transferred to another institution.
UAlbany lost contact with the remaining 0 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 2 | 100.00% |
| Dropped Out | 0 | 0.00% |
1814 UAlbany students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 41.42% 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 70%, 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 70%.
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 | UAlbany | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 70% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 70% | 55.07% |
539 non first-time / part-time students or 30% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
387 transferred to another institution.
UAlbany lost contact with the remaining 151 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 0.19% |
| Transferred | 387 | 71.80% |
| Dropped Out | 151 | 28.01% |
101 UAlbany students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 2.31% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 47%, 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 | UAlbany | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 47% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 48% | 37.80% |
53 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.
35 transferred to another institution.
UAlbany lost contact with the remaining 18 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 35 | 66.04% |
| Dropped Out | 18 | 33.96% |
