by our College Data Analytics TeamAre students coming back to University of Toledo after their first year? Are University of Toledo 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 78% students making it past their freshmen year, University of Toledo 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 Ohio, the average is 69.84%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| University of Toledo | 78% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Ohio | 69.84% |
How many of the estimated 2,345 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
After four years 20% of the cohort graduated. After six years 40% had completed their degree, and 42% 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 University of Toledo graduation rate 40%.
The average length of time it takes an University of Toledo undergraduate student to complete their bachelor's degree is 4.53 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1,438 | 25% |
| Six Years | 2,345 | 40% |
| Eight Years | 120 | 2% |
| Did Not Complete | 3,362 | 58% |
Approximately 3362 students or 58% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 3362 students who did not complete their degree?
26 are still enrolled.
561 transferred to another institution.
University of Toledo lost contact with the remaining 2756 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 26 | 0.8% |
| Transferred | 561 | 16.7% |
| Dropped Out | 2,756 | 82.0% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 33% |
| Asian | 74% |
| Black / African-American | 25% |
| Hawaiian | 50% |
| Hispanic | 43% |
| International | 59% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 36% |
| Unknown | 27% |
| White | 61% |
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 Toledo 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 Toledo represent 69% of the students in the class of 2015, and 67.51% of University of Toledo bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 20%, first-time students in the University of Toledo class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the University of Toledo graduation rate was 39%, 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 | University of Toledo | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 20% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 39% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 42% | 47.82% |
2350 first-time / full-time students or 58% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
26 are still enrolled.
405 transferred to another institution.
University of Toledo lost contact with the remaining 1913 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 26 | 1.11% |
| Transferred | 405 | 17.23% |
| Dropped Out | 1,913 | 81.40% |
First-time / part-time students at University of Toledo represent 2.43% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 7%, first-time, part-time students in the University of Toledo class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 8%.
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 Toledo | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 3% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 7% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 8% | 23.72% |
130 first-time / part-time students or 92% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
15 transferred to another institution.
University of Toledo lost contact with the remaining 115 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 15 | 11.54% |
| Dropped Out | 115 | 88.46% |
1231 University of Toledo students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 21.09% 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 49%, 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 | University of Toledo | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 49% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 51% | 55.07% |
605 non first-time / part-time students or 49% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
7 are still enrolled.
109 transferred to another institution.
University of Toledo lost contact with the remaining 489 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 7 | 1.16% |
| Transferred | 109 | 18.02% |
| Dropped Out | 489 | 80.83% |
438 University of Toledo students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 7.51% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 34%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate similar to the national average.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 36%.
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 Toledo | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 34% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 36% | 37.80% |
277 non first-time / part-time students or 64% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
6 are still enrolled.
32 transferred to another institution.
University of Toledo lost contact with the remaining 239 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 6 | 2.17% |
| Transferred | 32 | 11.55% |
| Dropped Out | 239 | 86.28% |
