by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many University of Northern Colorado first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore University of Northern Colorado retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.
Freshmen retention rate refers to the percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year.
With 70% students making it past their freshmen year, University of Northern Colorado 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 Colorado, the average is 70.70%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| University of Northern Colorado | 70% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Colorado | 70.70% |
How many of the estimated 1,803 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
After four years 28% of the cohort graduated. After six years 51% had completed their degree, and 52% after eight years.
The official graduation rate of University of Northern Colorado is 51%. 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 typical University of Northern Colorado student takes 4.47 years to complete their bachelor's degree.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1,300 | 37% |
| Six Years | 1,803 | 51% |
| Eight Years | 36 | 1% |
| Did Not Complete | 1,695 | 48% |
Approximately 1695 students or 48% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 1695 students who did not complete their degree?
11 are still enrolled.
1182 transferred to another institution.
University of Northern Colorado lost contact with the remaining 500 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 11 | 0.6% |
| Transferred | 1182 | 69.7% |
| Dropped Out | 500 | 29.5% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 50% |
| Asian | 56% |
| Black / African-American | 42% |
| Hawaiian | 25% |
| Hispanic | 41% |
| International | 86% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 47% |
| Unknown | 62% |
| White | 56% |
Some schools have mainly first-time, full-time students, while others cater to part-time students, transfer students, or adult learners. For a variety of reasons first-time, full-time students under the age of 25 are usually more likely to graduate in four years.
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 University of Northern Colorado are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.
Comparing the graduation rates of specific cohorts shown below will be more revealing than the overall statistics shared above.
First-time / full-time students at University of Northern Colorado represent 66% of the students in the class of 2015, and 60.45% of University of Northern Colorado bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 28%, first-time students in the University of Northern Colorado class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the University of Northern Colorado graduation rate was 47%, and by the eight year mark, 48% 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 | University of Northern Colorado | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 28% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 47% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 48% | 47.82% |
1207 first-time / full-time students or 52% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
11 are still enrolled.
879 transferred to another institution.
University of Northern Colorado lost contact with the remaining 320 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 11 | 0.91% |
| Transferred | 879 | 72.83% |
| Dropped Out | 320 | 26.51% |
First-time / part-time students at University of Northern Colorado represent 0.99% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 23%, first-time, part-time students in the University of Northern Colorado class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 23%.
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 | University of Northern Colorado | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 9% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 23% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 23% | 23.72% |
27 first-time / part-time students or 77% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
15 transferred to another institution.
University of Northern Colorado lost contact with the remaining 11 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 3.70% |
| Transferred | 15 | 55.56% |
| Dropped Out | 11 | 40.74% |
954 University of Northern Colorado students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 26.95% 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 63%, 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 64%.
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 | University of Northern Colorado | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 63% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 64% | 55.07% |
342 non first-time / part-time students or 36% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
4 are still enrolled.
231 transferred to another institution.
University of Northern Colorado lost contact with the remaining 107 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 4 | 1.17% |
| Transferred | 231 | 67.54% |
| Dropped Out | 107 | 31.29% |
228 University of Northern Colorado students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 6.44% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 47%, 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 48%.
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 | University of Northern Colorado | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 47% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 48% | 37.80% |
119 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.
57 transferred to another institution.
University of Northern Colorado lost contact with the remaining 62 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 57 | 47.90% |
| Dropped Out | 62 | 52.10% |
