Central Penn Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

Central Penn College 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

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

• Central Penn Retention Rate
• Central Penn 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
• Central Penn Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

Central Penn Retention Rate

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

With 50% students making it past their freshmen year, Central Penn 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 Pennsylvania, the average is 73.24%.

Central Penn Graduation Rates

How many of the estimated 290 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?

38% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 34% in six years, and 34% 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 Central Penn graduation rate 34%.

The average length of time it takes an Central Penn undergraduate student to complete their bachelor's degree is 4.00 years.

Central Penn Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Central Penn Drop Out Rate

Approximately 561 students or 66% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 561 students who did not complete their degree?

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 235 transferred to another institution.

• Central Penn lost contact with the remaining 324 who we assumed dropped out.

Central Penn 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 Central Penn 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 Central Penn Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at Central Penn College represent 10% of the students in the class of 2015, and 12.41% of Central Penn bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 38%, first-time students in the Central Penn class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the Central Penn graduation rate was 41%, and by the eight year mark, 43% 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.

Central Penn First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

First-Time / Full-Time Central Penn Drop Out Rates

50 first-time / full-time students or 57% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 28 transferred to another institution.

• Central Penn lost contact with the remaining 22 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at Central Penn College represent 21.17% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six-year graduation rate of 7%, first-time, part-time students in the Central Penn 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 Central Penn Graduation Rates vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time Central Penn Drop Out Rates

168 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.

• 86 transferred to another institution.

• Central Penn lost contact with the remaining 82 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

105 Central Penn students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 12.28% 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 63%, 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 63%.

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.

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

Non First-Time / Full-Time Central Penn Drop Out Rates

39 non first-time / part-time students or 37% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 17 transferred to another institution.

• Central Penn lost contact with the remaining 22 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

482 Central Penn students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 56.37% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 36%, 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 37%.

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.

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

Non First-Time / Part-Time Central Penn Drop Out Rates

304 non first-time / part-time students or 63% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 2 are still enrolled.

• 104 transferred to another institution.

• Central Penn lost contact with the remaining 198 who we assumed dropped out.

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