by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many Brooklyn College first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore Brooklyn College 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 82% students making it past their freshmen year, Brooklyn College 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 New York, the average is 73.51%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Brooklyn College | 82% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| New York | 73.51% |
How many of the estimated 2,178 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
27% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 53% in six years, and 55% 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 Brooklyn College graduation rate 53%.
How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree at Brooklyn College? The standard length of time for most students is 4.60 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1,581 | 38% |
| Six Years | 2,178 | 53% |
| Eight Years | 108 | 2% |
| Did Not Complete | 1,846 | 45% |
Approximately 1846 students or 45% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 1846 students who did not complete their degree?
21 are still enrolled.
897 transferred to another institution.
Brooklyn College lost contact with the remaining 882 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 21 | 1.1% |
| Transferred | 897 | 48.6% |
| Dropped Out | 882 | 47.8% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Asian | 54% |
| Black / African-American | 43% |
| Hawaiian | 57% |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| International | 48% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 57% |
| White | 62% |
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 Brooklyn College 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 Brooklyn College represent 29% of the students in the class of 2015, and 31.31% of Brooklyn College bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 27%, first-time students in the Brooklyn College class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Brooklyn College graduation rate was 56%, and by the eight year mark, 60% 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 | Brooklyn College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 27% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 56% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 60% | 47.82% |
482 first-time / full-time students or 40% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
21 are still enrolled.
275 transferred to another institution.
Brooklyn College lost contact with the remaining 184 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 21 | 4.36% |
| Transferred | 275 | 57.05% |
| Dropped Out | 184 | 38.17% |
First-time / part-time students at Brooklyn College represent 0.46% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 53%, first-time, part-time students in the Brooklyn 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 53%.
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 | Brooklyn College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 11% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 53% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 53% | 23.72% |
9 first-time / part-time students or 47% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
5 transferred to another institution.
Brooklyn College lost contact with the remaining 4 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 5 | 55.56% |
| Dropped Out | 4 | 44.44% |
2407 Brooklyn College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 58.25% 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 55%, 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 57%.
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 | Brooklyn College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 55% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 57% | 55.07% |
1035 non first-time / part-time students or 43% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
34 are still enrolled.
477 transferred to another institution.
Brooklyn College lost contact with the remaining 524 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 34 | 3.29% |
| Transferred | 477 | 46.09% |
| Dropped Out | 524 | 50.63% |
493 Brooklyn College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 11.93% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 33%, 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 35%.
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 | Brooklyn College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 33% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 35% | 37.80% |
320 non first-time / part-time students or 65% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
10 are still enrolled.
140 transferred to another institution.
Brooklyn College lost contact with the remaining 170 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 10 | 3.13% |
| Transferred | 140 | 43.75% |
| Dropped Out | 170 | 53.13% |
