by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many Trinity 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 Trinity College 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 77% students making it past their freshmen year, Trinity College 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 District of Columbia, the average is 78.47%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Trinity College | 77% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| District of Columbia | 78.47% |
How many of the estimated 255 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
11% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 35% in six years, and 38% in eight years.
The official graduation rate of Trinity College is 35%. 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.
The average length of time it takes an Trinity College undergraduate student to complete their bachelor's degree is 4.76 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 145 | 20% |
| Six Years | 255 | 35% |
| Eight Years | 27 | 3% |
| Did Not Complete | 454 | 62% |
Approximately 454 students or 62% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 454 students who did not complete their degree?
2 are still enrolled.
273 transferred to another institution.
Trinity College lost contact with the remaining 174 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 2 | 0.4% |
| Transferred | 273 | 60.1% |
| Dropped Out | 174 | 38.3% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Asian | 50% |
| Black / African-American | 41% |
| Hispanic | 62% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 75% |
| Unknown | 43% |
| White | 100% |
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 Trinity College 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 Trinity Washington University represent 39% of the students in the class of 2015, and 39.61% of Trinity College bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 11%, first-time students in the Trinity College class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Trinity College graduation rate was 35%, and by the eight year mark, 39% 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 | Trinity College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 11% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 35% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 39% | 47.82% |
176 first-time / full-time students or 61% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
2 are still enrolled.
115 transferred to another institution.
Trinity College lost contact with the remaining 58 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 2 | 1.14% |
| Transferred | 115 | 65.34% |
| Dropped Out | 58 | 32.95% |
First-time / part-time students at Trinity Washington University represent 7.88% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 21%, first-time, part-time students in the Trinity 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 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 | Trinity College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 14% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 21% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 29% | 23.72% |
41 first-time / part-time students or 71% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
19 transferred to another institution.
Trinity College lost contact with the remaining 22 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 19 | 46.34% |
| Dropped Out | 22 | 53.66% |
162 Trinity College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 22.01% 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 48%, 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 48%.
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 | Trinity College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 48% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 48% | 55.07% |
84 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.
59 transferred to another institution.
Trinity College lost contact with the remaining 25 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 59 | 70.24% |
| Dropped Out | 25 | 29.76% |
229 Trinity College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 31.11% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 28%, 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 33%.
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 | Trinity College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 28% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 33% | 37.80% |
153 non first-time / part-time students or 67% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
4 are still enrolled.
80 transferred to another institution.
Trinity College lost contact with the remaining 69 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 4 | 2.61% |
| Transferred | 80 | 52.29% |
| Dropped Out | 69 | 45.10% |
