by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many Bayamon Central 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 Bayamon Central University retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.
The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.
With 74% students making it past their freshmen year, Bayamon Central University has freshmen retention rates above the national average.
Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Bayamon Central University | 74% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| NA |
How many of the estimated 166 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
After four years 3% of the cohort graduated. After six years 24% had completed their degree, and 28% 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 Bayamon Central University graduation rate 24%.
The average Bayamon Central University student takes 5.38 years to graduate with their bachelors.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 59 | 9% |
| Six Years | 166 | 24% |
| Eight Years | 26 | 4% |
| Did Not Complete | 489 | 72% |
Approximately 489 students or 72% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 489 students who did not complete their degree?
5 are still enrolled.
219 transferred to another institution.
Bayamon Central University lost contact with the remaining 250 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 5 | 1.0% |
| Transferred | 219 | 44.8% |
| Dropped Out | 250 | 51.1% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 24% |
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 Bayamon Central University are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.
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 students at Bayamon Central University represent 44% of the students in the class of 2015, and 48.80% of Bayamon Central University bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 3%, first-time students in the Bayamon Central University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Bayamon Central University graduation rate was 27%, and by the eight year mark, 33% 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 | Bayamon Central University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 3% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 27% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 33% | 47.82% |
204 first-time / full-time students or 67% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
5 are still enrolled.
90 transferred to another institution.
Bayamon Central University lost contact with the remaining 100 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 5 | 2.45% |
| Transferred | 90 | 44.12% |
| Dropped Out | 100 | 49.02% |
First-time / part-time students at Bayamon Central University represent 5.73% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 10%, first-time, part-time students in the Bayamon Central 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 10%.
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 | Bayamon Central University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 5% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 10% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 10% | 23.72% |
35 first-time / part-time students or 90% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
11 transferred to another institution.
Bayamon Central University lost contact with the remaining 24 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 11 | 31.43% |
| Dropped Out | 24 | 68.57% |
202 Bayamon Central University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 29.66% 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 34%, 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 37%.
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 | Bayamon Central University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 34% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 37% | 55.07% |
127 non first-time / part-time students or 63% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
4 are still enrolled.
65 transferred to another institution.
Bayamon Central University lost contact with the remaining 58 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 4 | 3.15% |
| Transferred | 65 | 51.18% |
| Dropped Out | 58 | 45.67% |
137 Bayamon Central University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 20.12% 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 10%.
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 | Bayamon Central University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 9% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 10% | 37.80% |
123 non first-time / part-time students or 90% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
2 are still enrolled.
53 transferred to another institution.
Bayamon Central University lost contact with the remaining 68 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 2 | 1.63% |
| Transferred | 53 | 43.09% |
| Dropped Out | 68 | 55.28% |
