Atlantis University Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

Atlantis University 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

How many Atlantis University first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore Atlantis University retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.

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

Atlantis University Retention Rate

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

With 94% students making it past their freshmen year, Atlantis 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 Florida, the average is 70.38%.

Atlantis University Graduation Rates

Of the 92 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?

After four years 88% of the cohort graduated. After six years 85% had completed their degree, and 88% 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 Atlantis University graduation rate 85%.

Atlantis University Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Atlantis University Drop Out Rate

Approximately 13 students or 12% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 13 students who did not complete their degree?

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 6 transferred to another institution.

• Atlantis University lost contact with the remaining 7 who we assumed dropped out.

Atlantis University 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 Atlantis University 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 Atlantis University Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at Atlantis University represent 37% of the students in the class of 2015, and 40.22% of Atlantis University bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 88%, first-time students in the Atlantis University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the Atlantis University graduation rate was 93%, and by the eight year mark, 93% 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.

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

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

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

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 0 transferred to another institution.

• Atlantis University lost contact with the remaining 3 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

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

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

68 Atlantis University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 62.96% 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 81%, 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 85%.

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.

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

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

10 non first-time / part-time students or 15% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 6 transferred to another institution.

• Atlantis University lost contact with the remaining 4 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

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

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