Aspen University Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

Aspen University 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

How long does it take to earn a degree at Aspen 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.

• Aspen University Retention Rate
• Aspen University 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
• Aspen University Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

Aspen University Retention Rate

The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.

With 61% students making it past their freshmen year, Aspen 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 Colorado, the average is 70.70%.

Aspen University Graduation Rates

There were approximately 29 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?

0% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 35% in six years, and 35% in eight years.

The official graduation rate of Aspen University is 35%. This is the percentage of students who completed their degree within 150% of the published time. That means six years for a standard bachelor's degree program.

Aspen University Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Aspen University Drop Out Rate

Approximately 55 students or 65% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 55 students who did not complete their degree?

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 8 transferred to another institution.

• Aspen University lost contact with the remaining 45 who we assumed dropped out.

Aspen University Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

Some Students Take More Time To Graduate

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

How does this school do graduating the type of student you are most concerned bout?

First-Time / Full-Time Aspen University Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at Aspen University represent 2% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a four-year graduation rate of 0%, first-time students in the Aspen University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the Aspen University graduation rate was 0%, and by the eight year mark, 0% 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.

Aspen University First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

First-Time / Full-Time Aspen University Drop Out Rates

2 first-time / full-time students or 100% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 0 transferred to another institution.

• Aspen University lost contact with the remaining 2 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

Unfortunately, we don’t have access to data on Aspen University first-time, part-time students.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

39 Aspen University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 46.43% 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 46%, 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.

Aspen University Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Full-Time Aspen University Drop Out Rates

21 non first-time / part-time students or 54% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 5 transferred to another institution.

• Aspen University lost contact with the remaining 16 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

43 Aspen University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 51.19% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 26%, 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 26%.

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.

Aspen University Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Part-Time Aspen University Drop Out Rates

32 non first-time / part-time students or 74% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 2 are still enrolled.

• 3 transferred to another institution.

• Aspen University lost contact with the remaining 27 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