by our College Data Analytics TeamAre students coming back to Washburn University after their first year? Are Washburn University 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 70% students making it past their freshmen year, Washburn University 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 Kansas, the average is 65.77%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Washburn University | 70% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Kansas | 65.77% |
Of the 1,003 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?
21% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 50% in six years, and 52% 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 Washburn University graduation rate 50%.
The average length of time it takes an Washburn University undergraduate student to complete their bachelor's degree is 4.68 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 522 | 26% |
| Six Years | 1,003 | 50% |
| Eight Years | 59 | 2% |
| Did Not Complete | 961 | 48% |
Approximately 961 students or 48% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 961 students who did not complete their degree?
16 are still enrolled.
665 transferred to another institution.
Washburn University lost contact with the remaining 274 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 16 | 1.7% |
| Transferred | 665 | 69.2% |
| Dropped Out | 274 | 28.5% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 50% |
| Asian | 50% |
| Black / African-American | 25% |
| Hispanic | 44% |
| International | 55% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 42% |
| Unknown | 54% |
| White | 54% |
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 Washburn University 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 Washburn University represent 47% of the students in the class of 2015, and 42.37% of Washburn University bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 21%, first-time students in the Washburn University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Washburn University graduation rate was 44%, 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 | Washburn University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 21% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 44% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 48% | 47.82% |
494 first-time / full-time students or 52% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
16 are still enrolled.
350 transferred to another institution.
Washburn University lost contact with the remaining 133 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 16 | 3.24% |
| Transferred | 350 | 70.85% |
| Dropped Out | 133 | 26.92% |
First-time / part-time students at Washburn University represent 7.00% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 11%, first-time, part-time students in the Washburn University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 16%.
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 | Washburn University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 6% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 11% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 16% | 23.72% |
119 first-time / part-time students or 84% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
3 are still enrolled.
57 transferred to another institution.
Washburn University lost contact with the remaining 59 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 3 | 2.52% |
| Transferred | 57 | 47.90% |
| Dropped Out | 59 | 49.58% |
617 Washburn University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 30.39% 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 69%, 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 70%.
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 | Washburn University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 69% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 70% | 55.07% |
182 non first-time / part-time students or 30% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
4 are still enrolled.
155 transferred to another institution.
Washburn University lost contact with the remaining 23 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 4 | 2.20% |
| Transferred | 155 | 85.16% |
| Dropped Out | 23 | 12.64% |
312 Washburn University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 15.37% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 45%, 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 46%.
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 | Washburn University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 45% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 46% | 37.80% |
166 non first-time / part-time students or 54% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
4 are still enrolled.
103 transferred to another institution.
Washburn University lost contact with the remaining 59 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 4 | 2.41% |
| Transferred | 103 | 62.05% |
| Dropped Out | 59 | 35.54% |
