by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many CBC first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore CBC 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 43% students making it past their freshmen year, CBC 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 Texas, the average is 68.17%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| CBC | 43% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Texas | 68.17% |
Of the 268 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?
23% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 24% in six years, and 25% 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 CBC graduation rate 24%.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 236 | 21% |
| Six Years | 268 | 24% |
| Eight Years | 9 | 1% |
| Did Not Complete | 842 | 75% |
Approximately 842 students or 75% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 842 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
272 transferred to another institution.
CBC lost contact with the remaining 556 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 272 | 32.3% |
| Dropped Out | 556 | 66.0% |
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 CBC 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 Coastal Bend College represent 47% of the students in the class of 2015, and 52.24% of CBC bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 23%, first-time students in the CBC class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the CBC graduation rate was 27%, and by the eight year mark, 28% 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 | CBC | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 23% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 27% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 28% | 47.82% |
376 first-time / full-time students or 72% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
97 transferred to another institution.
CBC lost contact with the remaining 273 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 97 | 25.80% |
| Dropped Out | 273 | 72.61% |
First-time / part-time students at Coastal Bend College represent 28.33% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 12%, first-time, part-time students in the CBC class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 12%.
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 | CBC | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 9% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 12% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 12% | 23.72% |
278 first-time / part-time students or 88% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
7 are still enrolled.
70 transferred to another institution.
CBC lost contact with the remaining 201 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 7 | 2.52% |
| Transferred | 70 | 25.18% |
| Dropped Out | 201 | 72.30% |
154 CBC students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 13.76% 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 38%, 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 38%.
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 | CBC | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 38% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 38% | 55.07% |
96 non first-time / part-time students or 62% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
52 transferred to another institution.
CBC lost contact with the remaining 44 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 52 | 54.17% |
| Dropped Out | 44 | 45.83% |
124 CBC students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 11.08% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 26%, 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 26%.
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 | CBC | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 26% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 26% | 37.80% |
92 non first-time / part-time students or 74% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
53 transferred to another institution.
CBC lost contact with the remaining 38 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 1.09% |
| Transferred | 53 | 57.61% |
| Dropped Out | 38 | 41.30% |
