by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many University of Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.
The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.
With 63% students making it past their freshmen year, University of Rio Grande 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 Ohio, the average is 69.84%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| University of Rio Grande | 63% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Ohio | 69.84% |
How many of the estimated 231 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
35% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 30% in six years, and 33% 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 University of Rio Grande graduation rate 30%.
The average length of time it takes an University of Rio Grande undergraduate student to complete their bachelor's degree is 4.38 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 213 | 28% |
| Six Years | 231 | 30% |
| Eight Years | 19 | 3% |
| Did Not Complete | 519 | 67% |
Approximately 519 students or 67% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 519 students who did not complete their degree?
37 are still enrolled.
177 transferred to another institution.
University of Rio Grande lost contact with the remaining 334 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 37 | 7.1% |
| Transferred | 177 | 34.1% |
| Dropped Out | 334 | 64.4% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 100% |
| Black / African-American | 8% |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| International | 33% |
| Unknown | 27% |
| White | 26% |
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 University of Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande represent 52% of the students in the class of 2015, and 63.64% of University of Rio Grande bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 35%, first-time students in the University of Rio Grande class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the University of Rio Grande graduation rate was 37%, and by the eight year mark, 38% 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 Rio Grande | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 35% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 37% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 38% | 47.82% |
249 first-time / full-time students or 62% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
37 are still enrolled.
124 transferred to another institution.
University of Rio Grande lost contact with the remaining 120 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 37 | 14.86% |
| Transferred | 124 | 49.80% |
| Dropped Out | 120 | 48.19% |
First-time / part-time students at University of Rio Grande represent 5.20% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 10%, first-time, part-time students in the University of Rio Grande class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 15%.
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 Rio Grande | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 5% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 10% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 15% | 23.72% |
34 first-time / part-time students or 85% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
6 transferred to another institution.
University of Rio Grande lost contact with the remaining 28 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 6 | 17.65% |
| Dropped Out | 28 | 82.35% |
187 University of Rio Grande students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 24.32% 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 22%, 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 28%.
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 Rio Grande | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 22% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 28% | 55.07% |
134 non first-time / part-time students or 72% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
26 transferred to another institution.
University of Rio Grande lost contact with the remaining 107 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 0.75% |
| Transferred | 26 | 19.40% |
| Dropped Out | 107 | 79.85% |
143 University of Rio Grande students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 18.60% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 27%, 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 29%.
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 Rio Grande | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 27% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 29% | 37.80% |
102 non first-time / part-time students or 71% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
2 are still enrolled.
21 transferred to another institution.
University of Rio Grande lost contact with the remaining 79 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 2 | 1.96% |
| Transferred | 21 | 20.59% |
| Dropped Out | 79 | 77.45% |
