by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many UNR first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore UNR 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 80% students making it past their freshmen year, UNR 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 Nevada, the average is 73.68%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| UNR | 80% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Nevada | 73.68% |
How many of the estimated 2,433 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
25% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 52% in six years, and 55% in eight years.
Any student who completes their bachelor's degree within six years is considered to have graduated on time, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. This makes the offical UNR graduation rate 52%.
The average UNR student takes 4.56 years to graduate with their bachelors.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1,449 | 31% |
| Six Years | 2,433 | 52% |
| Eight Years | 167 | 3% |
| Did Not Complete | 2,121 | 45% |
Approximately 2121 students or 45% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 2121 students who did not complete their degree?
46 are still enrolled.
1656 transferred to another institution.
UNR lost contact with the remaining 404 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 46 | 2.2% |
| Transferred | 1656 | 78.1% |
| Dropped Out | 404 | 19.0% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 39% |
| Asian | 67% |
| Black / African-American | 50% |
| Hawaiian | 67% |
| Hispanic | 60% |
| International | 67% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 57% |
| Unknown | 68% |
| White | 61% |
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 UNR 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 Nevada - Reno represent 62% of the students in the class of 2015, and 64.73% of UNR bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 25%, first-time students in the UNR class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the UNR graduation rate was 54%, and by the eight year mark, 58% 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 | UNR | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 25% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 54% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 58% | 47.82% |
1225 first-time / full-time students or 42% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
46 are still enrolled.
953 transferred to another institution.
UNR lost contact with the remaining 228 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 46 | 3.76% |
| Transferred | 953 | 77.80% |
| Dropped Out | 228 | 18.61% |
First-time / part-time students at University of Nevada - Reno represent 2.79% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 19%, first-time, part-time students in the UNR class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 20%.
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 | UNR | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 6% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 19% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 20% | 23.72% |
105 first-time / part-time students or 80% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
3 are still enrolled.
61 transferred to another institution.
UNR lost contact with the remaining 41 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 3 | 2.86% |
| Transferred | 61 | 58.10% |
| Dropped Out | 41 | 39.05% |
1204 UNR students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 25.45% 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 51%, 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 51%.
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 | UNR | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 51% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 51% | 55.07% |
583 non first-time / part-time students or 49% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
10 are still enrolled.
486 transferred to another institution.
UNR lost contact with the remaining 87 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 10 | 1.72% |
| Transferred | 486 | 83.36% |
| Dropped Out | 87 | 14.92% |
452 UNR students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 9.55% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 49%, 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 | UNR | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 49% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 54% | 37.80% |
208 non first-time / part-time students or 46% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
4 are still enrolled.
156 transferred to another institution.
UNR lost contact with the remaining 48 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 4 | 1.92% |
| Transferred | 156 | 75.00% |
| Dropped Out | 48 | 23.08% |
