by our College Data Analytics TeamHow long does it take to earn a degree at DeVry University - Arizona? Find out how many students return after their freshman year, how long it takes to graduate, and what happens to the students who don't.
The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.
With 64% students making it past their freshmen year, DeVry University - Arizona 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 Arizona, the average is 67.94%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| DeVry University - Arizona | 64% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Arizona | 67.94% |
How many of the estimated 221 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
11% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 24% in six years, and 24% 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 DeVry University - Arizona graduation rate 24%.
The typical DeVry University - Arizona student takes 4.44 years to complete their bachelor's degree.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 186 | 20% |
| Six Years | 221 | 24% |
| Eight Years | 3 | 0% |
| Did Not Complete | 702 | 76% |
Approximately 702 students or 76% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 702 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
294 transferred to another institution.
DeVry University - Arizona lost contact with the remaining 408 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 294 | 41.9% |
| Dropped Out | 408 | 58.1% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 100% |
| White | 13% |
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 DeVry University - Arizona 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 DeVry University - Arizona represent 18% of the students in the class of 2015, and 12.22% of DeVry University - Arizona bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 11%, first-time students in the DeVry University - Arizona class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the DeVry University - Arizona graduation rate was 16%, and by the eight year mark, 16% 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 | DeVry University - Arizona | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 11% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 16% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 16% | 47.82% |
137 first-time / full-time students or 84% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
66 transferred to another institution.
DeVry University - Arizona lost contact with the remaining 71 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 66 | 48.18% |
| Dropped Out | 71 | 51.82% |
First-time / part-time students at DeVry University - Arizona represent 15.72% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 10%, first-time, part-time students in the DeVry University - Arizona class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 10%.
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 | DeVry University - Arizona | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 6% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 10% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 10% | 23.72% |
129 first-time / part-time students or 90% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
42 transferred to another institution.
DeVry University - Arizona lost contact with the remaining 87 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 42 | 32.56% |
| Dropped Out | 87 | 67.44% |
204 DeVry University - Arizona students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 21.82% 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 40%, 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 40%.
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 | DeVry University - Arizona | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 40% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 40% | 55.07% |
121 non 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.
48 transferred to another institution.
DeVry University - Arizona lost contact with the remaining 73 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 48 | 39.67% |
| Dropped Out | 73 | 60.33% |
419 DeVry University - Arizona students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 44.81% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 24%, 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 24%.
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 | DeVry University - Arizona | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 24% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 24% | 37.80% |
315 non first-time / part-time students or 76% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
138 transferred to another institution.
DeVry University - Arizona lost contact with the remaining 177 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 138 | 43.81% |
| Dropped Out | 177 | 56.19% |
