Bethesda Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

Bethesda University 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

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

• Bethesda Retention Rate
• Bethesda 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
• Bethesda Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

Bethesda Retention Rate

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

With 48% students making it past their freshmen year, Bethesda 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 California, the average is 73.07%.

Bethesda Graduation Rates

There were approximately 22 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?

12% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 23% in six years, and 23% 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 Bethesda graduation rate 23%.

The average Bethesda student takes 4.71 years to graduate with their bachelors.

Bethesda Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Bethesda Drop Out Rate

Approximately 74 students or 77% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 74 students who did not complete their degree?

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 4 transferred to another institution.

• Bethesda lost contact with the remaining 70 who we assumed dropped out.

Bethesda Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

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 Bethesda are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.

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First-Time / Full-Time Bethesda Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at Bethesda University represent 71% of the students in the class of 2015, and 54.55% of Bethesda bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 12%, first-time students in the Bethesda class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the Bethesda graduation rate was 18%, and by the eight year mark, 18% 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.

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

First-Time / Full-Time Bethesda Drop Out Rates

56 first-time / full-time students or 82% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 4 transferred to another institution.

• Bethesda lost contact with the remaining 52 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at Bethesda University represent 12.50% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six-year graduation rate of 17%, first-time, part-time students in the Bethesda class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 17%.

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 Bethesda Graduation Rates vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time Bethesda Drop Out Rates

10 first-time / part-time students or 83% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 0 transferred to another institution.

• Bethesda lost contact with the remaining 10 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

15 Bethesda students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 15.63% 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 47%.

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.

Bethesda Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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

8 non first-time / part-time students or 53% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 0 transferred to another institution.

• Bethesda lost contact with the remaining 8 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

1 Bethesda students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 1.04% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 100%, 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 100%.

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.

Bethesda Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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