by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many Florida Memorial 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 Florida Memorial University 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 50% students making it past their freshmen year, Florida Memorial 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 Florida, the average is 70.38%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Florida Memorial University | 50% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Florida | 70.38% |
Of the 277 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?
After four years 23% of the cohort graduated. After six years 36% had completed their degree, and 38% 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 Florida Memorial University graduation rate 36%.
How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree at Florida Memorial University? The standard length of time for most students is 4.64 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 211 | 28% |
| Six Years | 277 | 36% |
| Eight Years | 9 | 2% |
| Did Not Complete | 475 | 62% |
Approximately 475 students or 62% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 475 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
106 transferred to another institution.
Florida Memorial University lost contact with the remaining 367 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 106 | 22.3% |
| Dropped Out | 367 | 77.3% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Black / African-American | 28% |
| Hispanic | 47% |
| International | 59% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 75% |
| Unknown | 41% |
| White | 100% |
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 Florida Memorial University 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 Florida Memorial University represent 70% of the students in the class of 2015, and 67.51% of Florida Memorial University bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 23%, first-time students in the Florida Memorial University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Florida Memorial University graduation rate was 35%, and by the eight year mark, 37% 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 | Florida Memorial University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 23% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 35% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 37% | 47.82% |
338 first-time / full-time students or 63% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
83 transferred to another institution.
Florida Memorial University lost contact with the remaining 253 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 83 | 24.56% |
| Dropped Out | 253 | 74.85% |
First-time / part-time students at Florida Memorial University represent 3.81% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 28%, first-time, part-time students in the Florida Memorial 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 28%.
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 | Florida Memorial University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 28% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 28% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 28% | 23.72% |
21 first-time / part-time students or 72% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
9 transferred to another institution.
Florida Memorial University lost contact with the remaining 12 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 9 | 42.86% |
| Dropped Out | 12 | 57.14% |
153 Florida Memorial University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 20.11% 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 41%, 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 41%.
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 | Florida Memorial University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 41% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 41% | 55.07% |
90 non first-time / part-time students or 59% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
9 transferred to another institution.
Florida Memorial University lost contact with the remaining 81 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 9 | 10.00% |
| Dropped Out | 81 | 90.00% |
45 Florida Memorial University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 5.91% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 42%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate higher than the national average.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 42%.
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 | Florida Memorial University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 42% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 42% | 37.80% |
26 non first-time / part-time students or 58% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
5 transferred to another institution.
Florida Memorial University lost contact with the remaining 21 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 5 | 19.23% |
| Dropped Out | 21 | 80.77% |
