Academy College Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

Academy College 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

Make an informed decision about your education by understanding Academy College 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.

• Academy College Retention Rate
• Academy College 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
• Academy College Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

Academy College Retention Rate

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

With 100% students making it past their freshmen year, Academy College 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 Minnesota, the average is 67.05%.

Academy College Graduation Rates

There were approximately 35 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?

After four years 61% of the cohort graduated. After six years 36% had completed their degree, and 36% 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 Academy College graduation rate 36%.

Academy College Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Academy College Drop Out Rate

Approximately 62 students or 64% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 62 students who did not complete their degree?

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 29 transferred to another institution.

• Academy College lost contact with the remaining 33 who we assumed dropped out.

Academy College 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 Academy College are considered 'non-traditional students' who either not first-time, or not full-time, or both.

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 Academy College Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at Academy College represent 19% of the students in the class of 2015, and 31.43% of Academy College bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 61%, first-time students in the Academy College class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the Academy College graduation rate was 61%, and by the eight year mark, 61% 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.

Academy College First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

First-Time / Full-Time Academy College Drop Out Rates

7 first-time / full-time students or 39% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 5 transferred to another institution.

• Academy College lost contact with the remaining 2 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at Academy College represent 41.24% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six-year graduation rate of 23%, first-time, part-time students in the Academy College class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 23%.

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 Academy College Graduation Rates vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time Academy College Drop Out Rates

31 first-time / part-time students or 77% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 13 transferred to another institution.

• Academy College lost contact with the remaining 18 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

18 Academy College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 18.56% 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 39%, 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 39%.

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.

Academy College Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Full-Time Academy College Drop Out Rates

11 non first-time / part-time students or 61% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 4 transferred to another institution.

• Academy College lost contact with the remaining 7 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

21 Academy College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 21.65% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 38%, 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 38%.

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.

Academy College Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Part-Time Academy College Drop Out Rates

13 non first-time / part-time students or 62% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 7 transferred to another institution.

• Academy College lost contact with the remaining 6 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