by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many Concordia University, Chicago first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore Concordia University, Chicago retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.
The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.
With 71% students making it past their freshmen year, Concordia University, Chicago has freshmen retention rates above the national average.
Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.
When looking at just colleges and universities in Illinois, the average is 72.64%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Concordia University, Chicago | 71% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Illinois | 72.64% |
Of the 254 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?
39% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 44% in six years, and 44% 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 Concordia University, Chicago graduation rate 44%.
The average length of time it takes an Concordia University, Chicago undergraduate student to complete their bachelor's degree is 4.30 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 243 | 42% |
| Six Years | 254 | 44% |
| Eight Years | 1 | 0% |
| Did Not Complete | 319 | 56% |
Approximately 319 students or 56% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 319 students who did not complete their degree?
1 are still enrolled.
146 transferred to another institution.
Concordia University, Chicago lost contact with the remaining 172 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 0.3% |
| Transferred | 146 | 45.8% |
| Dropped Out | 172 | 53.9% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Asian | 80% |
| Black / African-American | 26% |
| Hispanic | 48% |
| International | 67% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 18% |
| White | 59% |
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 Concordia University, Chicago are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.
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 students at Concordia University, Chicago represent 70% of the students in the class of 2015, and 65.35% of Concordia University, Chicago bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 39%, first-time students in the Concordia University, Chicago class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Concordia University, Chicago graduation rate was 41%, and by the eight year mark, 42% 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 | Concordia University, Chicago | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 39% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 41% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 42% | 47.82% |
234 first-time / full-time students or 58% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
118 transferred to another institution.
Concordia University, Chicago lost contact with the remaining 116 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 0.43% |
| Transferred | 118 | 50.43% |
| Dropped Out | 116 | 49.57% |
First-time / part-time students at Concordia University, Chicago represent 0.52% of the students in the class of 2015.
| First-Time / Part-Time Completions | Concordia University, Chicago | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 1% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 1% | 23.72% |
3 first-time / part-time students or 100% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
0 transferred to another institution.
Concordia University, Chicago lost contact with the remaining 3 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 0 | 0.00% |
| Dropped Out | 3 | 100.00% |
168 Concordia University, Chicago students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 29.27% 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 52%.
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 | Concordia University, Chicago | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 52% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 52% | 55.07% |
80 non first-time / part-time students or 48% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
28 transferred to another institution.
Concordia University, Chicago lost contact with the remaining 51 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 1.25% |
| Transferred | 28 | 35.00% |
| Dropped Out | 51 | 63.75% |
2 Concordia University, Chicago students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 0.35% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 0%, 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 0%.
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.
2 non first-time / part-time students or 100% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
0 transferred to another institution.
Concordia University, Chicago lost contact with the remaining 2 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 0 | 0.00% |
| Dropped Out | 2 | 100.00% |
