by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many Caribbean University - Carolina first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore Caribbean University - Carolina retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.
The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.
With 57% students making it past their freshmen year, Caribbean University - Carolina has freshmen retention rates similar to the national average.
Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Caribbean University - Carolina | 57% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| NA |
How many of the estimated 275 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
Four years after beginning their degree, 15% of those students had graduated. By 2017, six years after starting their degree, 33% of the students had graduated and after eight years 36% of this class completed their degree.
The official graduation rate of Caribbean University - Carolina is 33%. This is the percentage of students who completed their degree within 150% of the published time. That means six years for a standard bachelor's degree program.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 260 | 32% |
| Six Years | 275 | 33% |
| Eight Years | 20 | 3% |
| Did Not Complete | 526 | 64% |
Approximately 526 students or 64% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 526 students who did not complete their degree?
3 are still enrolled.
58 transferred to another institution.
Caribbean University - Carolina lost contact with the remaining 434 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 3 | 0.6% |
| Transferred | 58 | 11.0% |
| Dropped Out | 434 | 82.5% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 33% |
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 Caribbean University - Carolina are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.
How does this school do graduating the type of student you are most concerned bout?
First-time / full-time students at Caribbean University - Carolina represent 36% of the students in the class of 2015, and 16.36% of Caribbean University - Carolina bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 15%, first-time students in the Caribbean University - Carolina class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Caribbean University - Carolina graduation rate was 15%, 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 | Caribbean University - Carolina | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 15% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 15% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 17% | 47.82% |
246 first-time / full-time students or 83% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
3 are still enrolled.
21 transferred to another institution.
Caribbean University - Carolina lost contact with the remaining 205 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 3 | 1.22% |
| Transferred | 21 | 8.54% |
| Dropped Out | 205 | 83.33% |
First-time / part-time students at Caribbean University - Carolina represent 13.76% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 27%, first-time, part-time students in the Caribbean University - Carolina class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 27%.
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 | Caribbean University - Carolina | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 27% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 27% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 27% | 23.72% |
83 first-time / part-time students or 73% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
4 transferred to another institution.
Caribbean University - Carolina lost contact with the remaining 78 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 1.20% |
| Transferred | 4 | 4.82% |
| Dropped Out | 78 | 93.98% |
320 Caribbean University - Carolina students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 38.98% 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 50%.
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 | Caribbean University - Carolina | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 47% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 50% | 55.07% |
161 non first-time / part-time students or 50% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
10 are still enrolled.
30 transferred to another institution.
Caribbean University - Carolina lost contact with the remaining 121 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 10 | 6.21% |
| Transferred | 30 | 18.63% |
| Dropped Out | 121 | 75.16% |
92 Caribbean University - Carolina students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 11.21% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 55%, 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 61%.
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 | Caribbean University - Carolina | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 55% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 61% | 37.80% |
36 non first-time / part-time students or 39% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
3 are still enrolled.
3 transferred to another institution.
Caribbean University - Carolina lost contact with the remaining 30 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 3 | 8.33% |
| Transferred | 3 | 8.33% |
| Dropped Out | 30 | 83.33% |
