by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many Colorado State University - Pueblo first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore Colorado State University - Pueblo 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 68% students making it past their freshmen year, Colorado State University - Pueblo 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 Colorado, the average is 70.70%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Colorado State University - Pueblo | 68% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Colorado | 70.70% |
How many of the estimated 736 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
18% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 38% in six years, and 39% in eight years.
Any student who completes their bachelor's degree within six years is considered to have graduated on time, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. This makes the offical Colorado State University - Pueblo graduation rate 38%.
The typical Colorado State University - Pueblo student takes 4.49 years to complete their bachelor's degree.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 511 | 26% |
| Six Years | 736 | 38% |
| Eight Years | 33 | 1% |
| Did Not Complete | 1,178 | 61% |
Approximately 1178 students or 61% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 1178 students who did not complete their degree?
5 are still enrolled.
695 transferred to another institution.
Colorado State University - Pueblo lost contact with the remaining 464 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 5 | 0.4% |
| Transferred | 695 | 59.0% |
| Dropped Out | 464 | 39.4% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 33% |
| Asian | 50% |
| Black / African-American | 31% |
| Hispanic | 32% |
| International | 18% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 33% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| White | 43% |
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 Colorado State University - Pueblo 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 Colorado State University - Pueblo represent 57% of the students in the class of 2015, and 52.04% of Colorado State University - Pueblo bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 18%, first-time students in the Colorado State University - Pueblo class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Colorado State University - Pueblo graduation rate was 34%, and by the eight year mark, 36% 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 | Colorado State University - Pueblo | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 18% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 34% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 36% | 47.82% |
713 first-time / full-time students or 64% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
5 are still enrolled.
460 transferred to another institution.
Colorado State University - Pueblo lost contact with the remaining 240 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 5 | 0.70% |
| Transferred | 460 | 64.52% |
| Dropped Out | 240 | 33.66% |
First-time / part-time students at Colorado State University - Pueblo represent 3.79% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 9%, first-time, part-time students in the Colorado State University - Pueblo class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 14%.
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 | Colorado State University - Pueblo | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 9% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 14% | 23.72% |
64 first-time / part-time students or 86% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
45 transferred to another institution.
Colorado State University - Pueblo lost contact with the remaining 19 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 45 | 70.31% |
| Dropped Out | 19 | 29.69% |
545 Colorado State University - Pueblo students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 27.91% 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 52%, 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 53%.
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 | Colorado State University - Pueblo | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 52% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 53% | 55.07% |
255 non first-time / part-time students or 47% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
5 are still enrolled.
112 transferred to another institution.
Colorado State University - Pueblo lost contact with the remaining 138 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 5 | 1.96% |
| Transferred | 112 | 43.92% |
| Dropped Out | 138 | 54.12% |
212 Colorado State University - Pueblo students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 10.86% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 28%, 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 31%.
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 | Colorado State University - Pueblo | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 28% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 31% | 37.80% |
146 non first-time / part-time students or 69% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
78 transferred to another institution.
Colorado State University - Pueblo lost contact with the remaining 67 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 0.68% |
| Transferred | 78 | 53.42% |
| Dropped Out | 67 | 45.89% |
