by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many UW Oshkosh first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore UW Oshkosh 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 72% students making it past their freshmen year, UW Oshkosh 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 Wisconsin, the average is 74.47%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| UW Oshkosh | 72% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Wisconsin | 74.47% |
How many of the estimated 1,843 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
Four years after beginning their degree, 19% of those students had graduated. By 2017, six years after starting their degree, 54% of the students had graduated and after eight years 56% of this class completed their degree.
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 UW Oshkosh graduation rate 54%.
How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree at UW Oshkosh? The standard length of time for most students is 4.72 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1,057 | 31% |
| Six Years | 1,843 | 54% |
| Eight Years | 71 | 2% |
| Did Not Complete | 1,477 | 44% |
Approximately 1477 students or 44% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 1477 students who did not complete their degree?
15 are still enrolled.
1004 transferred to another institution.
UW Oshkosh lost contact with the remaining 448 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 15 | 1.0% |
| Transferred | 1004 | 68.0% |
| Dropped Out | 448 | 30.3% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 38% |
| Asian | 52% |
| Black / African-American | 29% |
| Hispanic | 45% |
| International | 50% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 51% |
| Unknown | 100% |
| White | 57% |
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 UW Oshkosh 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 Wisconsin - Oshkosh represent 55% of the students in the class of 2015, and 52.69% of UW Oshkosh bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 19%, first-time students in the UW Oshkosh class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the UW Oshkosh graduation rate was 52%, and by the eight year mark, 54% 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 | UW Oshkosh | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 19% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 52% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 54% | 47.82% |
853 first-time / full-time students or 46% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
15 are still enrolled.
637 transferred to another institution.
UW Oshkosh lost contact with the remaining 200 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 15 | 1.76% |
| Transferred | 637 | 74.68% |
| Dropped Out | 200 | 23.45% |
First-time / part-time students at University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh represent 1.36% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 17%, first-time, part-time students in the UW Oshkosh 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 | UW Oshkosh | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 4% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 17% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 20% | 23.72% |
37 first-time / part-time students or 80% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
23 transferred to another institution.
UW Oshkosh lost contact with the remaining 13 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 2.70% |
| Transferred | 23 | 62.16% |
| Dropped Out | 13 | 35.14% |
1025 UW Oshkosh students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 30.23% 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 65%.
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 | UW Oshkosh | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 63% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 65% | 55.07% |
360 non first-time / part-time students or 35% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
4 are still enrolled.
230 transferred to another institution.
UW Oshkosh lost contact with the remaining 126 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 4 | 1.11% |
| Transferred | 230 | 63.89% |
| Dropped Out | 126 | 35.00% |
457 UW Oshkosh students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 13.48% 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 50%.
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 | UW Oshkosh | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 47% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 50% | 37.80% |
227 non first-time / part-time students or 50% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
4 are still enrolled.
114 transferred to another institution.
UW Oshkosh lost contact with the remaining 109 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 4 | 1.76% |
| Transferred | 114 | 50.22% |
| Dropped Out | 109 | 48.02% |
