Clarkson College Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

Clarkson College 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

Make an informed decision about your education by understanding Clarkson College retention and graduation rates. First year retention rates let you know how many first-time, full-time students students come back for their second year. Graduation rates tell you how many students complete their degree and how long it takes.

• Clarkson College Retention Rate
• Clarkson College 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
• Clarkson College Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

Clarkson College Retention Rate

The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.

With 59% students making it past their freshmen year, Clarkson College 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 Nebraska, the average is 73.00%.

Clarkson College Graduation Rates

Of the 188 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?

After four years 68% of the cohort graduated. After six years 74% had completed their degree, and 74% 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 Clarkson College graduation rate 74%.

How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree at Clarkson College? The standard length of time for most students is 4.00 years.

Clarkson College Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Clarkson College Drop Out Rate

Approximately 66 students or 26% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 66 students who did not complete their degree?

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 65 transferred to another institution.

• Clarkson College lost contact with the remaining 0 who we assumed dropped out.

Clarkson College Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

Some Students Take More Time To Graduate

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 Clarkson College are considered 'non-traditional students' who either not first-time, or not full-time, or both.

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 Clarkson College Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at Clarkson College represent 12% of the students in the class of 2015, and 12.77% of Clarkson College bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 68%, first-time students in the Clarkson College class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the Clarkson College graduation rate was 77%, and by the eight year mark, 81% 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.

Clarkson College First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

First-Time / Full-Time Clarkson College Drop Out Rates

6 first-time / full-time students or 19% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 6 transferred to another institution.

• Clarkson College lost contact with the remaining 0 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at Clarkson College represent 2.35% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six-year graduation rate of 33%, first-time, part-time students in the Clarkson College class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 33%.

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 Clarkson College Graduation Rates vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time Clarkson College Drop Out Rates

4 first-time / part-time students or 67% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 4 transferred to another institution.

• Clarkson College lost contact with the remaining 0 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

127 Clarkson College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 49.80% 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 78%, 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 78%.

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.

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

Non First-Time / Full-Time Clarkson College Drop Out Rates

28 non first-time / part-time students or 22% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 1 are still enrolled.

• 27 transferred to another institution.

• Clarkson College lost contact with the remaining 0 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

91 Clarkson College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 35.69% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 69%, 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 69%.

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.

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

Non First-Time / Part-Time Clarkson College Drop Out Rates

28 non first-time / part-time students or 31% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 28 transferred to another institution.

• Clarkson College lost contact with the remaining 0 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

• Image Credit: By Mark Schierbecker under License