by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many Tennessee State University first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore Tennessee State University 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 64% students making it past their freshmen year, Tennessee State University 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 Tennessee, the average is 71.48%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Tennessee State University | 64% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Tennessee | 71.48% |
How many of the estimated 1,006 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
Four years after beginning their degree, 16% of those students had graduated. By 2017, six years after starting their degree, 44% of the students had graduated and after eight years 44% of this class completed their degree.
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 Tennessee State University graduation rate 44%.
The average length of time it takes an Tennessee State University undergraduate student to complete their bachelor's degree is 4.73 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 763 | 33% |
| Six Years | 1,006 | 44% |
| Eight Years | 9 | 0% |
| Did Not Complete | 1,294 | 56% |
Approximately 1294 students or 56% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 1294 students who did not complete their degree?
12 are still enrolled.
798 transferred to another institution.
Tennessee State University lost contact with the remaining 472 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 12 | 0.9% |
| Transferred | 798 | 61.7% |
| Dropped Out | 472 | 36.5% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 100% |
| Asian | 50% |
| Black / African-American | 26% |
| Hispanic | 36% |
| International | 21% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 13% |
| Unknown | 50% |
| White | 27% |
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 Tennessee State University 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 Tennessee State University represent 52% of the students in the class of 2015, and 39.26% of Tennessee State University bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 16%, first-time students in the Tennessee State University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Tennessee State University graduation rate was 33%, and by the eight year mark, 33% 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 | Tennessee State University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 16% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 33% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 33% | 47.82% |
800 first-time / full-time students or 67% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
12 are still enrolled.
544 transferred to another institution.
Tennessee State University lost contact with the remaining 241 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 12 | 1.50% |
| Transferred | 544 | 68.00% |
| Dropped Out | 241 | 30.13% |
First-time / part-time students at Tennessee State University represent 3.77% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 29%, first-time, part-time students in the Tennessee State 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 29%.
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 | Tennessee State University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 29% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 29% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 29% | 23.72% |
62 first-time / part-time students or 71% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
31 transferred to another institution.
Tennessee State University lost contact with the remaining 30 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 1.61% |
| Transferred | 31 | 50.00% |
| Dropped Out | 30 | 48.39% |
554 Tennessee State University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 23.99% 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 61%, 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 61%.
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 | Tennessee State University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 61% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 61% | 55.07% |
215 non first-time / part-time students or 39% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
8 are still enrolled.
106 transferred to another institution.
Tennessee State University lost contact with the remaining 101 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 8 | 3.72% |
| Transferred | 106 | 49.30% |
| Dropped Out | 101 | 46.98% |
473 Tennessee State University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 20.49% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 52%, 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 54%.
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 | Tennessee State University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 52% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 54% | 37.80% |
217 non first-time / part-time students or 46% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
117 transferred to another institution.
Tennessee State University lost contact with the remaining 100 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 117 | 53.92% |
| Dropped Out | 100 | 46.08% |
