University of West Georgia Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

University of West Georgia 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

How long does it take to earn a degree at University of West Georgia? Find out how many students return after their freshman year, how long it takes to graduate, and what happens to the students who don't.

• University of West Georgia Retention Rate
• University of West Georgia Graduation Rate
  • First Time Undergrads Attending Full Time
  • First Time Undergrads Attending Part Time
  • Non-First Time Undergrads Attending Full Time
  • Non-First Time Undergrads Attending Part Time
• University of West Georgia Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

University of West Georgia Retention Rate

The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.

With 73% students making it past their freshmen year, University of West Georgia 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 Georgia, the average is 65.40%.

University of West Georgia Graduation Rates

How many of the estimated 1,442 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?

14% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 44% in six years, and 46% in 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 West Georgia graduation rate 44%.

The average length of time it takes an University of West Georgia undergraduate student to complete their bachelor's degree is 4.64 years.

University of West Georgia Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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University of West Georgia Drop Out Rate

Approximately 1778 students or 54% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 1778 students who did not complete their degree?

• 24 are still enrolled.

• 1123 transferred to another institution.

• University of West Georgia lost contact with the remaining 603 who we assumed dropped out.

University of West Georgia Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

Some Students Take More Time To Graduate

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 West Georgia 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 University of West Georgia Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at University of West Georgia represent 64% of the students in the class of 2015, and 56.80% of University of West Georgia bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 14%, first-time students in the University of West Georgia class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the University of West Georgia 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.

University of West Georgia First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

First-Time / Full-Time University of West Georgia Drop Out Rates

1218 first-time / full-time students or 58% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 24 are still enrolled.

• 800 transferred to another institution.

• University of West Georgia lost contact with the remaining 380 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at University of West Georgia represent 2.55% 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 West Georgia class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 12%.

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 University of West Georgia Graduation Rates vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time University of West Georgia Drop Out Rates

74 first-time / part-time students or 88% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 2 are still enrolled.

• 41 transferred to another institution.

• University of West Georgia lost contact with the remaining 31 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

755 University of West Georgia students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 22.89% 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 58%, 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 59%.

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.

University of West Georgia Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Full-Time University of West Georgia Drop Out Rates

308 non first-time / part-time students or 41% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 4 are still enrolled.

• 181 transferred to another institution.

• University of West Georgia lost contact with the remaining 123 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

364 University of West Georgia students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 11.03% 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 51%.

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.

University of West Georgia Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Part-Time University of West Georgia Drop Out Rates

178 non first-time / part-time students or 49% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 8 are still enrolled.

• 101 transferred to another institution.

• University of West Georgia lost contact with the remaining 69 who we assumed dropped out.

More Resources:

• An Explanation of Freshman Retention Rates.

• How Common is it to Transfer to a Different College?

• Are Non-Traditional Students Less Likely to Graduate?

• How Many People Drop-Out of College?

• How Average Time to Graduate Can Affect the Value of Your Degree.

References

• National Center for Education Statistics