by our College Data Analytics TeamAre students coming back to Bemidji State University after their first year? Are Bemidji State University students graduating in a timely manner? What happens to the students who don't graduate? Get all your questions answered here.
Freshmen retention rate refers to the percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year.
With 72% students making it past their freshmen year, Bemidji State 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 Minnesota, the average is 67.05%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Bemidji State University | 72% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Minnesota | 67.05% |
There were approximately 795 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?
29% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 49% in six years, and 50% 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 Bemidji State University graduation rate 49%.
The average length of time it takes an Bemidji State University undergraduate student to complete their bachelor's degree is 4.47 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 611 | 37% |
| Six Years | 795 | 49% |
| Eight Years | 31 | 1% |
| Did Not Complete | 810 | 50% |
Approximately 810 students or 50% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 810 students who did not complete their degree?
10 are still enrolled.
452 transferred to another institution.
Bemidji State University lost contact with the remaining 347 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 10 | 1.2% |
| Transferred | 452 | 55.8% |
| Dropped Out | 347 | 42.8% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 21% |
| Asian | 29% |
| Black / African-American | 20% |
| Hispanic | 35% |
| International | 50% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 40% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| White | 48% |
Some schools have mainly first-time, full-time students, while others cater to part-time students, transfer students, or adult learners. For a variety of reasons first-time, full-time students under the age of 25 are usually more likely to graduate in four years.
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 Bemidji State University are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.
Comparing the graduation rates of specific cohorts shown below will be more revealing than the overall statistics shared above.
First-time / full-time students at Bemidji State University represent 51% of the students in the class of 2015, and 49.69% of Bemidji State University bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 29%, first-time students in the Bemidji State University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Bemidji State University graduation rate was 47%, and by the eight year mark, 49% 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 | Bemidji State University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 29% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 47% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 49% | 47.82% |
431 first-time / full-time students or 51% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
10 are still enrolled.
276 transferred to another institution.
Bemidji State University lost contact with the remaining 149 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 10 | 2.32% |
| Transferred | 276 | 64.04% |
| Dropped Out | 149 | 34.57% |
First-time / part-time students at Bemidji State University represent 0.98% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 38%, first-time, part-time students in the Bemidji State University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 38%.
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 | Bemidji State University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 25% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 38% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 38% | 23.72% |
10 first-time / part-time students or 62% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
4 transferred to another institution.
Bemidji State University lost contact with the remaining 6 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 4 | 40.00% |
| Dropped Out | 6 | 60.00% |
525 Bemidji State University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 32.09% 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 52%, 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 54%.
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 | Bemidji State University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 52% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 54% | 55.07% |
242 non first-time / part-time students or 46% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
2 are still enrolled.
119 transferred to another institution.
Bemidji State University lost contact with the remaining 121 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 2 | 0.83% |
| Transferred | 119 | 49.17% |
| Dropped Out | 121 | 50.00% |
255 Bemidji State University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 15.59% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 48%, 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 50%.
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 | Bemidji State University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 48% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 50% | 37.80% |
127 non first-time / part-time students or 50% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
3 are still enrolled.
53 transferred to another institution.
Bemidji State University lost contact with the remaining 71 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 3 | 2.36% |
| Transferred | 53 | 41.73% |
| Dropped Out | 71 | 55.91% |
