Azusa Pacific’s University College Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

Los Angeles Pacific University 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

How many Azusa Pacific’s University College first-year students return for their second year, and how many go on to graduate? Retention and graduation rates help you understand how students progress at Azusa Pacific’s University College. First year retention shows who comes back, and graduation rates show who finishes and how long it takes.

• Azusa Pacific’s University College Retention Rate
• Azusa Pacific’s University 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
• Azusa Pacific’s University College Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

Azusa Pacific’s University College Retention Rate

Freshmen retention rate refers to the percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year.

With 57% students making it past their freshmen year, Azusa Pacific’s University College has freshmen retention rates below 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%.

Azusa Pacific’s University College Graduation Rates

Of the 601 students in the class of 2023, how many completed their degree on time?

Four years after beginning their degree, 43% of those students had graduated. By 2025, six years after starting their degree, 46% of the students had graduated and after eight years 47% of this class completed their degree.

Any student who completes their bachelor's degree within six years is considered to have graduated on time, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. This makes the offical Azusa Pacific’s University College graduation rate 46%.

Azusa Pacific’s University College Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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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Azusa Pacific’s University College Drop Out Rate

Approximately 680 students or 53% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 680 students who did not complete their degree?

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 492 transferred to another institution.

• Azusa Pacific’s University College lost contact with the remaining 177 who we assumed dropped out.

Azusa Pacific’s University 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.

A meaningful share of students at Azusa Pacific’s University College are considered 'non-traditional students' who are not first-time, full-time, and under 25.

Looking at the individual cohorts below may tell you more than the overall graduation rate alone.

First-Time / Full-Time Azusa Pacific’s University College Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at Los Angeles Pacific University represent 2.93% of the students in the class of 2023.

After six years, the Azusa Pacific’s University College graduation rate was 26%, and by the eight year mark, 29% of the cohort had completed their degree.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for this group is 37.92% after four years, 46.43% after six years, and 47.82% after eight years.

Azusa Pacific’s University College First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

First-Time / Full-Time Azusa Pacific’s University College Drop Out Rates

27 first-time / full-time students or 71% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 19 transferred to another institution.

• Azusa Pacific’s University College lost contact with the remaining 8 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at Los Angeles Pacific University represent 1.31% of the students in the class of 2023.

After six years, the Azusa Pacific’s University College graduation rate was 12%, and by the eight year mark, 12% of the cohort had completed their degree.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for this group is 14.37% after four years, 21.59% after six years, and 23.72% after eight years.

First-Time / Part-Time Azusa Pacific’s University College Graduation Rates vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time Azusa Pacific’s University College Drop Out Rates

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

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 10 transferred to another institution.

• Azusa Pacific’s University College lost contact with the remaining 5 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

Returning / full-time students at Los Angeles Pacific University represent 48.73% of the students in the class of 2023.

After six years, the Azusa Pacific’s University College graduation rate was 57%, and by the eight year mark, 59% of the cohort had completed their degree.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for this group is 53.83% after six years, and 55.07% after eight years.

Azusa Pacific’s University College Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Full-Time Azusa Pacific’s University College Drop Out Rates

261 non first-time / part-time students or 41% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 8 are still enrolled.

• 183 transferred to another institution.

• Azusa Pacific’s University College lost contact with the remaining 70 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

Returning / part-time students at Los Angeles Pacific University represent 47.03% of the students in the class of 2023.

After six years, the Azusa Pacific’s University College graduation rate was 37%, and by the eight year mark, 38% of the cohort had completed their degree.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for this group is 30.46% after four years, 36.03% after six years, and 37.80% after eight years.

Azusa Pacific’s University College Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Part-Time Azusa Pacific’s University College Drop Out Rates

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

Of those who did not finish:

• 3 are still enrolled.

• 280 transferred to another institution.

• Azusa Pacific’s University College lost contact with the remaining 94 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