by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many Erie Institute of Technology Inc first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore Erie Institute of Technology Inc 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 75% students making it past their freshmen year, Erie Institute of Technology Inc 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 Pennsylvania, the average is 73.24%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Erie Institute of Technology Inc | 75% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Pennsylvania | 73.24% |
How many of the estimated 262 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
After four years 63% of the cohort graduated. After six years 62% had completed their degree, and 62% after 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 Erie Institute of Technology Inc graduation rate 62%.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 262 | 62% |
| Six Years | 262 | 62% |
| Eight Years | 0 | 0% |
| Did Not Complete | 163 | 38% |
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 Erie Institute of Technology Inc 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 Erie Institute of Technology Inc represent 76% of the students in the class of 2015, and 77.48% of Erie Institute of Technology Inc bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 63%, first-time students in the Erie Institute of Technology Inc class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Erie Institute of Technology Inc graduation rate was 63%, and by the eight year mark, 63% 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 | Erie Institute of Technology Inc | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 63% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 63% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 63% | 47.82% |
120 first-time / full-time students or 37% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
0 transferred to another institution.
Erie Institute of Technology Inc lost contact with the remaining 110 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 0 | 0.00% |
| Dropped Out | 110 | 91.67% |
Unfortunately, we don’t have access to data on Erie Institute of Technology Inc first-time, part-time students.
102 Erie Institute of Technology Inc students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 24.00% 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 58%, 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 58%.
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 | Erie Institute of Technology Inc | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 58% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 58% | 55.07% |
43 non first-time / part-time students or 42% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
0 transferred to another institution.
Erie Institute of Technology Inc lost contact with the remaining 43 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 0 | 0.00% |
| Dropped Out | 43 | 100.00% |
Unfortunately, we don’t have access to data on Erie Institute of Technology Inc returning, part-time students.
