by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many Bellevue 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 Bellevue 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 51% students making it past their freshmen year, Bellevue 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 Nebraska, the average is 73.00%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Bellevue University | 51% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Nebraska | 73.00% |
Of the 1,781 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?
After four years 17% of the cohort graduated. After six years 48% had completed their degree, and 50% after eight years.
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 Bellevue University graduation rate 48%.
How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree at Bellevue University? The standard length of time for most students is 4.62 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1,597 | 43% |
| Six Years | 1,781 | 48% |
| Eight Years | 77 | 2% |
| Did Not Complete | 1,828 | 50% |
Approximately 1828 students or 50% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 1828 students who did not complete their degree?
1 are still enrolled.
720 transferred to another institution.
Bellevue University lost contact with the remaining 1085 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 0.1% |
| Transferred | 720 | 39.4% |
| Dropped Out | 1,085 | 59.4% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Black / African-American | 14% |
| Hawaiian | 33% |
| Hispanic | 30% |
| International | 67% |
| White | 19% |
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 Bellevue 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 students at Bellevue University represent 0% of the students in the class of 2015, and 0.06% of Bellevue University bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 17%, first-time students in the Bellevue University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Bellevue University graduation rate was 17%, and by the eight year mark, 17% 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 | Bellevue University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 17% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 17% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 17% | 47.82% |
5 first-time / full-time students or 83% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
4 transferred to another institution.
Bellevue University lost contact with the remaining 1 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 20.00% |
| Transferred | 4 | 80.00% |
| Dropped Out | 1 | 20.00% |
First-time / part-time students at Bellevue University represent 3.61% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 11%, first-time, part-time students in the Bellevue 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 20%.
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 | Bellevue University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 5% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 11% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 20% | 23.72% |
107 first-time / part-time students or 80% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
47 transferred to another institution.
Bellevue University lost contact with the remaining 59 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 0.93% |
| Transferred | 47 | 43.93% |
| Dropped Out | 59 | 55.14% |
2533 Bellevue University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 68.72% 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 64%, 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 66%.
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 | Bellevue University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 64% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 66% | 55.07% |
857 non first-time / part-time students or 34% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
13 are still enrolled.
338 transferred to another institution.
Bellevue University lost contact with the remaining 506 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 13 | 1.52% |
| Transferred | 338 | 39.44% |
| Dropped Out | 506 | 59.04% |
1014 Bellevue University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 27.51% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 14%, 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 15%.
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 | Bellevue University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 14% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 15% | 37.80% |
859 non first-time / part-time students or 85% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
9 are still enrolled.
331 transferred to another institution.
Bellevue University lost contact with the remaining 519 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 9 | 1.05% |
| Transferred | 331 | 38.53% |
| Dropped Out | 519 | 60.42% |
