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AUM Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

8% 4-Year Graduation Rate
31% 6-Year Graduation Rate
70% Retention Rate

Auburn University at Montgomery 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

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

AUM Retention Rate

70% Freshmen Retention Rate
Below Average Retention Rate

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

With 70% students making it past their freshmen year, AUM 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 Alabama, the average is 66.79%.

AUM Retention  70 out of 100
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Alabama Retention  67 out of 100
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Retention Rate
AUM70%
Nationwide70.57%
Alabama66.79%
Low retention rates may be a signal that a lot of students plan on transferring after a year or two. Is that the case here?

AUM Graduation Rates

31% 6-Year Graduation Rate
36.69% Transfer Rate
27.93% Dropout Rate

Of the 430 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?

8% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 31% in six years, and 34% 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 AUM graduation rate 31%.

How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree at AUM? The standard length of time for most students is 4.92 years.

Four Year Graduation Rate  20%
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Six Year Graduation Rate  31%
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  34%
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AUM Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Completion WithinUndergraduatesPercentage
Four Years27720%
Six Years43031%
Eight Years373%
Did Not Complete90866%
The non-completers rate is anyone who is not still enrolled at the institution after eight years. Both transfer students and drop-outs could be included in this group.
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AUM Drop Out Rate

Approximately 908 students or 66% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 908 students who did not complete their degree?

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Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled91.0%
Transferred50755.8%
Dropped Out38642.5%

AUM Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

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Race/EthnicityGraduation Rate
American Indian or Alaskan Native17%
Asian40%
Black / African-American24%
Hispanic100%
International45%
Multi-Ethnic33%
White34%

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 AUM 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 AUM Graduation Rates

48% First-Time, Full-Time
27% 6-Year Grad Rate
Low Grad Rate

First-time / full-time students at Auburn University at Montgomery represent 48% of the students in the class of 2015, and 41.40% of AUM bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 8%, first-time students in the AUM class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the AUM graduation rate was 27%, and by the eight year mark, 30% 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.

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AUM First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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First-Time / Full-Time CompletionsAUMNationwide
Four Years8%37.92%
Six Years27%46.43%
Eight Years30%47.82%

First-Time / Full-Time AUM Drop Out Rates

465 first-time / full-time students or 70% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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First-Time / Full-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled91.94%
Transferred26857.63%
Dropped Out19341.51%

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

12% First-Time, Part-Time
7% 6-Year Grad Rate
Low Grad Rate

First-time / part-time students at Auburn University at Montgomery represent 12.45% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six-year graduation rate of 7%, first-time, part-time students in the AUM class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 12%.

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.

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First-Time / Part-Time AUM Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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First-Time / Part-Time CompletionsAUMNationwide
Four Years1%14.37%
Six Years7%21.59%
Eight Years12%23.72%

First-Time / Part-Time AUM Drop Out Rates

151 first-time / part-time students or 88% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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First-Time / Part-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled74.64%
Transferred6945.70%
Dropped Out7549.67%

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

29% Returning, Full-Time
47% 6-Year Grad Rate
Average Grad Rate

396 AUM students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 28.65% 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 47%, 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 48%.

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.

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Eight Year Graduation Rate  48 out of 100
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AUM Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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Returning / Full-Time CompletionsAUMNationwide
Four Years0%49.57%
Six Years47%53.83%
Eight Years48%55.07%

Non First-Time / Full-Time AUM Drop Out Rates

202 non first-time / part-time students or 52% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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First-Time / Part-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled31.49%
Transferred12461.39%
Dropped Out7537.13%

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

11% Returning, Part-Time
38% 6-Year Grad Rate
Good Grad Rate

146 AUM students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 10.56% 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.

Six Year Graduation Rate  38 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  38 out of 100
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AUM Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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Returning / Part-Time CompletionsAUMNationwide
Four Years0%30.46%
Six Years38%36.03%
Eight Years38%37.80%

Non First-Time / Part-Time AUM Drop Out Rates

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

Of those who did not finish:

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Returning / Part-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled11.11%
Transferred4651.11%
Dropped Out4347.78%

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