by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many Dakota Wesleyan University first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore Dakota Wesleyan University retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.
Freshmen retention rate refers to the percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year.
With 69% students making it past their freshmen year, Dakota Wesleyan University 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 South Dakota, the average is 75.05%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Dakota Wesleyan University | 69% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| South Dakota | 75.05% |
How many of the estimated 130 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
After four years 36% of the cohort graduated. After six years 47% had completed their degree, and 49% after 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 Dakota Wesleyan University graduation rate 47%.
How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree at Dakota Wesleyan University? The standard length of time for most students is 4.14 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 103 | 37% |
| Six Years | 130 | 47% |
| Eight Years | 4 | 2% |
| Did Not Complete | 141 | 51% |
Approximately 141 students or 51% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 141 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
52 transferred to another institution.
Dakota Wesleyan University lost contact with the remaining 89 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 52 | 36.9% |
| Dropped Out | 89 | 63.1% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Black / African-American | 75% |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| International | 50% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 43% |
| White | 43% |
Some schools have mainly first-time, full-time students, while others cater to part-time students, transfer students, or adult learners. For a variety of reasons first-time, full-time students under the age of 25 are usually more likely to graduate in four years.
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 Dakota Wesleyan University are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.
Comparing the graduation rates of specific cohorts shown below will be more revealing than the overall statistics shared above.
First-time / full-time students at Dakota Wesleyan University represent 59% of the students in the class of 2015, and 56.92% of Dakota Wesleyan University bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 36%, first-time students in the Dakota Wesleyan University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Dakota Wesleyan University graduation rate was 45%, and by the eight year mark, 47% 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 | Dakota Wesleyan University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 36% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 45% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 47% | 47.82% |
86 first-time / full-time students or 53% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
49 transferred to another institution.
Dakota Wesleyan University lost contact with the remaining 37 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 49 | 56.98% |
| Dropped Out | 37 | 43.02% |
First-time / part-time students at Dakota Wesleyan University represent 1.81% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 40%, first-time, part-time students in the Dakota Wesleyan University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 40%.
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 | Dakota Wesleyan University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 20% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 40% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 40% | 23.72% |
3 first-time / part-time students or 60% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
0 transferred to another institution.
Dakota Wesleyan University 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% |
98 Dakota Wesleyan University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 35.51% 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 | Dakota Wesleyan University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 52% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 52% | 55.07% |
47 non first-time / part-time students or 48% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
3 transferred to another institution.
Dakota Wesleyan University 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 | 3 | 6.38% |
| Dropped Out | 44 | 93.62% |
9 Dakota Wesleyan University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 3.26% 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 44%.
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 | Dakota Wesleyan University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 33% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 44% | 37.80% |
5 non first-time / part-time students or 56% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
0 transferred to another institution.
Dakota Wesleyan University lost contact with the remaining 5 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 0 | 0.00% |
| Dropped Out | 5 | 100.00% |
