by our College Data Analytics TeamMake an informed decision about your education by understanding Youngstown State University retention and graduation rates. First year retention rates let you know how many first-time, full-time students students come back for their second year. Graduation rates tell you how many students complete their degree and how long it takes.
The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.
With 76% students making it past their freshmen year, Youngstown State University 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 | |
|---|---|
| Youngstown State University | 76% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Ohio | 69.84% |
How many of the estimated 1,308 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
Four years after beginning their degree, 14% of those students had graduated. By 2017, six years after starting their degree, 34% of the students had graduated and after eight years 37% 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 Youngstown State University graduation rate 34%.
How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree at Youngstown State University? The standard length of time for most students is 4.70 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 672 | 17% |
| Six Years | 1,308 | 34% |
| Eight Years | 119 | 3% |
| Did Not Complete | 2,460 | 63% |
Approximately 2460 students or 63% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 2460 students who did not complete their degree?
33 are still enrolled.
989 transferred to another institution.
Youngstown State University lost contact with the remaining 1414 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 33 | 1.3% |
| Transferred | 989 | 40.2% |
| Dropped Out | 1,414 | 57.5% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Asian | 83% |
| Black / African-American | 21% |
| Hispanic | 31% |
| International | 78% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 33% |
| Unknown | 48% |
| White | 51% |
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 Youngstown State University 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 Youngstown State University represent 68% of the students in the class of 2015, and 67.66% of Youngstown State University bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 14%, first-time students in the Youngstown State University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Youngstown State University graduation rate was 33%, and by the eight year mark, 37% 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 | Youngstown State University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 14% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 33% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 37% | 47.82% |
1682 first-time / full-time students or 63% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
33 are still enrolled.
662 transferred to another institution.
Youngstown State University lost contact with the remaining 976 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 33 | 1.96% |
| Transferred | 662 | 39.36% |
| Dropped Out | 976 | 58.03% |
First-time / part-time students at Youngstown State University represent 7.75% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 8%, first-time, part-time students in the Youngstown State 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 11%.
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 | Youngstown State University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 2% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 8% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 11% | 23.72% |
266 first-time / part-time students or 89% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
6 are still enrolled.
84 transferred to another institution.
Youngstown State University lost contact with the remaining 176 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 6 | 2.26% |
| Transferred | 84 | 31.58% |
| Dropped Out | 176 | 66.17% |
621 Youngstown State University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 15.93% 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 44%, 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 46%.
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 | Youngstown State University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 44% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 46% | 55.07% |
336 non first-time / part-time students or 54% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
3 are still enrolled.
157 transferred to another institution.
Youngstown State University lost contact with the remaining 176 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 3 | 0.89% |
| Transferred | 157 | 46.73% |
| Dropped Out | 176 | 52.38% |
307 Youngstown State University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 7.88% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 41%, 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 43%.
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 | Youngstown State University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 41% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 43% | 37.80% |
176 non first-time / part-time students or 57% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
4 are still enrolled.
86 transferred to another institution.
Youngstown State University lost contact with the remaining 86 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 4 | 2.27% |
| Transferred | 86 | 48.86% |
| Dropped Out | 86 | 48.86% |
