by our College Data Analytics TeamAre students coming back to UCCS after their first year? Are UCCS students graduating in a timely manner? What happens to the students who don't graduate? Get all your questions answered here.
The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.
With 71% students making it past their freshmen year, UCCS 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 Colorado, the average is 70.70%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| UCCS | 71% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Colorado | 70.70% |
There were approximately 1,488 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?
After four years 22% of the cohort graduated. After six years 46% had completed their degree, and 49% after 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 UCCS graduation rate 46%.
How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree at UCCS? The standard length of time for most students is 4.57 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1,025 | 32% |
| Six Years | 1,488 | 46% |
| Eight Years | 83 | 3% |
| Did Not Complete | 1,647 | 51% |
Approximately 1647 students or 51% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 1647 students who did not complete their degree?
19 are still enrolled.
1097 transferred to another institution.
UCCS lost contact with the remaining 506 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 19 | 1.2% |
| Transferred | 1097 | 66.6% |
| Dropped Out | 506 | 30.7% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 25% |
| Asian | 70% |
| Black / African-American | 29% |
| Hawaiian | 50% |
| Hispanic | 40% |
| International | 36% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 44% |
| Unknown | 67% |
| White | 47% |
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 UCCS 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 University of Colorado at Colorado Springs represent 43% of the students in the class of 2015, and 39.99% of UCCS bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 22%, first-time students in the UCCS class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the UCCS graduation rate was 43%, and by the eight year mark, 47% 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 | UCCS | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 22% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 43% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 47% | 47.82% |
739 first-time / full-time students or 53% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
19 are still enrolled.
509 transferred to another institution.
UCCS lost contact with the remaining 212 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 19 | 2.57% |
| Transferred | 509 | 68.88% |
| Dropped Out | 212 | 28.69% |
First-time / part-time students at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs represent 3.50% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 19%, first-time, part-time students in the UCCS class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 26%.
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 | UCCS | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 5% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 19% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 26% | 23.72% |
82 first-time / part-time students or 74% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
4 are still enrolled.
45 transferred to another institution.
UCCS lost contact with the remaining 33 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 4 | 4.88% |
| Transferred | 45 | 54.88% |
| Dropped Out | 33 | 40.24% |
1186 UCCS students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 36.73% 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 56%, 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 57%.
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 | UCCS | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 56% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 57% | 55.07% |
508 non first-time / part-time students or 43% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
11 are still enrolled.
345 transferred to another institution.
UCCS lost contact with the remaining 152 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 11 | 2.17% |
| Transferred | 345 | 67.91% |
| Dropped Out | 152 | 29.92% |
545 UCCS students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 16.88% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 40%, 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 41%.
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 | UCCS | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 40% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 41% | 37.80% |
318 non first-time / part-time students or 59% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
11 are still enrolled.
198 transferred to another institution.
UCCS lost contact with the remaining 109 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 11 | 3.46% |
| Transferred | 198 | 62.26% |
| Dropped Out | 109 | 34.28% |
