by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many McCann School of Business & Technology first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore McCann School of Business & Technology 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 33% students making it past their freshmen year, McCann School of Business & Technology 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 Louisiana, the average is 67.86%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| McCann School of Business & Technology | 33% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Louisiana | 67.86% |
How many of the estimated 70 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
After four years 5% of the cohort graduated. After six years 13% had completed their degree, and 13% 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 McCann School of Business & Technology graduation rate 13%.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 34 | 6% |
| Six Years | 70 | 13% |
| Eight Years | 0 | 0% |
| Did Not Complete | 487 | 87% |
Approximately 487 students or 87% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 487 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
6 transferred to another institution.
McCann School of Business & Technology lost contact with the remaining 481 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 6 | 1.2% |
| Dropped Out | 481 | 98.8% |
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 McCann School of Business & Technology 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 McCann School of Business & Technology represent 59% of the students in the class of 2015, and 47.14% of McCann School of Business & Technology bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 5%, first-time students in the McCann School of Business & Technology class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the McCann School of Business & Technology graduation rate was 10%, and by the eight year mark, 10% 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 | McCann School of Business & Technology | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 5% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 10% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 10% | 47.82% |
296 first-time / full-time students or 90% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
5 transferred to another institution.
McCann School of Business & Technology lost contact with the remaining 291 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 5 | 1.69% |
| Dropped Out | 291 | 98.31% |
First-time / part-time students at McCann School of Business & Technology represent 4.83% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 7%, first-time, part-time students in the McCann School of Business & Technology class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 7%.
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 | McCann School of Business & Technology | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 4% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 7% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 7% | 23.72% |
25 first-time / part-time students or 93% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
0 transferred to another institution.
McCann School of Business & Technology lost contact with the remaining 25 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 0 | 0.00% |
| Dropped Out | 25 | 100.00% |
187 McCann School of Business & Technology students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 33.45% 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 18%, 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 18%.
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 | McCann School of Business & Technology | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 18% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 18% | 55.07% |
153 non first-time / part-time students or 82% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
1 transferred to another institution.
McCann School of Business & Technology lost contact with the remaining 152 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 1 | 0.65% |
| Dropped Out | 152 | 99.35% |
16 McCann School of Business & Technology students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 2.86% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 13%, 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 13%.
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 | McCann School of Business & Technology | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 13% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 13% | 37.80% |
13 non first-time / part-time students or 87% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
0 transferred to another institution.
McCann School of Business & Technology lost contact with the remaining 13 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 0 | 0.00% |
| Dropped Out | 13 | 100.00% |
