by our College Data Analytics TeamHow long does it take to earn a degree at Academy of Art University? 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.
Freshmen retention rate refers to the percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year.
With 70% students making it past their freshmen year, Academy of Art 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 California, the average is 73.07%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Academy of Art University | 70% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| California | 73.07% |
There were approximately 1,106 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?
7% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 27% in six years, and 29% 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 Academy of Art University graduation rate 27%.
The average length of time it takes an Academy of Art University undergraduate student to complete their bachelor's degree is 5.08 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 405 | 10% |
| Six Years | 1,106 | 27% |
| Eight Years | 114 | 2% |
| Did Not Complete | 2,950 | 71% |
Approximately 2950 students or 71% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 2950 students who did not complete their degree?
8 are still enrolled.
1292 transferred to another institution.
Academy of Art University lost contact with the remaining 1611 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 8 | 0.3% |
| Transferred | 1292 | 43.8% |
| Dropped Out | 1,611 | 54.6% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 63% |
| Asian | 40% |
| Black / African-American | 21% |
| Hawaiian | 25% |
| Hispanic | 37% |
| International | 61% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 43% |
| Unknown | 40% |
| White | 42% |
Some schools have mainly first-time, full-time students, while others cater to part-time students, transfer students, or adult learners. For a variety of reasons first-time, full-time students under the age of 25 are usually more likely to graduate in four years.
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 of Art University are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.
Comparing the graduation rates of specific cohorts shown below will be more revealing than the overall statistics shared above.
First-time / full-time students at Academy of Art University represent 26% of the students in the class of 2015, and 38.34% of Academy of Art University bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 7%, first-time students in the Academy of Art University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Academy of Art University graduation rate was 38%, and by the eight year mark, 43% 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 | Academy of Art University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 7% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 38% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 43% | 47.82% |
629 first-time / full-time students or 57% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
8 are still enrolled.
302 transferred to another institution.
Academy of Art University lost contact with the remaining 310 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 8 | 1.27% |
| Transferred | 302 | 48.01% |
| Dropped Out | 310 | 49.28% |
First-time / part-time students at Academy of Art University represent 25.68% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 6%, first-time, part-time students in the Academy of Art 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 8%.
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 | Academy of Art University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 6% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 8% | 23.72% |
983 first-time / part-time students or 92% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
13 are still enrolled.
420 transferred to another institution.
Academy of Art University lost contact with the remaining 550 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 13 | 1.32% |
| Transferred | 420 | 42.73% |
| Dropped Out | 550 | 55.95% |
950 Academy of Art University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 22.78% 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 54%, 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 57%.
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 | Academy of Art University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 54% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 57% | 55.07% |
412 non first-time / part-time students or 43% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
3 are still enrolled.
169 transferred to another institution.
Academy of Art University lost contact with the remaining 240 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 3 | 0.73% |
| Transferred | 169 | 41.02% |
| Dropped Out | 240 | 58.25% |
1047 Academy of Art University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 25.10% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 9%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate lower than the national average.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 11%.
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 | Academy of Art University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 9% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 11% | 37.80% |
926 non first-time / part-time students or 89% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
14 are still enrolled.
401 transferred to another institution.
Academy of Art University lost contact with the remaining 511 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 14 | 1.51% |
| Transferred | 401 | 43.30% |
| Dropped Out | 511 | 55.18% |
