by our College Data Analytics TeamAre students coming back to UBridgeport after their first year? Are UBridgeport 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 68% students making it past their freshmen year, UBridgeport 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 Connecticut, the average is 72.64%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| UBridgeport | 68% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Connecticut | 72.64% |
There were approximately 328 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?
32% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 49% in six years, and 49% in eight years.
The official graduation rate of UBridgeport is 49%. 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.
How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree at UBridgeport? The standard length of time for most students is 4.27 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 259 | 38% |
| Six Years | 328 | 49% |
| Eight Years | 0 | 0% |
| Did Not Complete | 347 | 51% |
Approximately 347 students or 51% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 347 students who did not complete their degree?
3 are still enrolled.
347 transferred to another institution.
UBridgeport lost contact with the remaining 0 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 3 | 0.9% |
| Transferred | 347 | 100.0% |
| Dropped Out | 0 | 0.0% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 43% |
| Asian | 46% |
| Black / African-American | 34% |
| Hispanic | 41% |
| International | 51% |
| White | 55% |
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 UBridgeport 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 of Bridgeport represent 64% of the students in the class of 2015, and 54.88% of UBridgeport bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 32%, first-time students in the UBridgeport class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the UBridgeport graduation rate was 42%, and by the eight year mark, 42% 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 | UBridgeport | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 32% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 42% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 42% | 47.82% |
250 first-time / full-time students or 58% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
3 are still enrolled.
250 transferred to another institution.
UBridgeport lost contact with the remaining 0 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 3 | 1.20% |
| Transferred | 250 | 100.00% |
| Dropped Out | 0 | 0.00% |
First-time / part-time students at University of Bridgeport represent 1.63% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 27%, first-time, part-time students in the UBridgeport class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 27%.
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 | UBridgeport | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 18% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 27% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 27% | 23.72% |
8 first-time / part-time students or 73% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
8 transferred to another institution.
UBridgeport 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 | 8 | 100.00% |
| Dropped Out | 0 | 0.00% |
223 UBridgeport students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 33.04% 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 65%, 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 65%.
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 | UBridgeport | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 65% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 65% | 55.07% |
79 non first-time / part-time students or 35% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
79 transferred to another institution.
UBridgeport 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 | 79 | 100.00% |
| Dropped Out | 0 | 0.00% |
11 UBridgeport students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 1.63% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 9%, 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 9%.
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 | UBridgeport | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 9% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 9% | 37.80% |
10 non first-time / part-time students or 91% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
10 transferred to another institution.
UBridgeport lost contact with the remaining 0 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 10 | 100.00% |
| Dropped Out | 0 | 0.00% |
