by our College Data Analytics TeamHow long does it take to earn a degree at Florida National University - Main Campus? 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.
Freshmen retention rate refers to the percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year.
With 73% students making it past their freshmen year, Florida National University - Main Campus 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 Florida, the average is 70.38%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Florida National University - Main Campus | 73% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Florida | 70.38% |
Of the 1,252 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?
55% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 52% in six years, and 52% in eight years.
The official graduation rate of Florida National University - Main Campus is 52%. This is the percentage of students who completed their degree within 150% of the published time. That means six years for a standard bachelor's degree program.
The average Florida National University - Main Campus student takes 4.00 years to graduate with their bachelors.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1,237 | 51% |
| Six Years | 1,252 | 52% |
| Eight Years | 0 | 0% |
| Did Not Complete | 1,173 | 48% |
Approximately 1173 students or 48% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 1173 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
22 transferred to another institution.
Florida National University - Main Campus lost contact with the remaining 1023 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 22 | 1.9% |
| Dropped Out | 1,023 | 87.2% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Black / African-American | 55% |
| Hispanic | 46% |
| International | 50% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 67% |
| White | 45% |
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 Florida National University - Main Campus 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 Florida National University - Main Campus represent 24% of the students in the class of 2015, and 26.36% of Florida National University - Main Campus bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 55%, first-time students in the Florida National University - Main Campus class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Florida National University - Main Campus graduation rate was 56%, and by the eight year mark, 56% 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 National University - Main Campus | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 55% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 56% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 56% | 47.82% |
262 first-time / full-time students or 44% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
1 transferred to another institution.
Florida National University - Main Campus lost contact with the remaining 247 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 1 | 0.38% |
| Dropped Out | 247 | 94.27% |
First-time / part-time students at Florida National University - Main Campus represent 24.74% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 42%, first-time, part-time students in the Florida National University - Main Campus class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 42%.
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 National University - Main Campus | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 41% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 42% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 42% | 23.72% |
347 first-time / part-time students or 58% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
17 are still enrolled.
2 transferred to another institution.
Florida National University - Main Campus lost contact with the remaining 328 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 17 | 4.90% |
| Transferred | 2 | 0.58% |
| Dropped Out | 328 | 94.52% |
501 Florida National University - Main Campus students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 20.66% 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 62%, 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 62%.
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 National University - Main Campus | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 62% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 62% | 55.07% |
192 non first-time / part-time students or 38% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
44 are still enrolled.
15 transferred to another institution.
Florida National University - Main Campus lost contact with the remaining 133 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 44 | 22.92% |
| Transferred | 15 | 7.81% |
| Dropped Out | 133 | 69.27% |
732 Florida National University - Main Campus students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 30.19% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 49%, 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 49%.
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 National University - Main Campus | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 49% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 49% | 37.80% |
372 non first-time / part-time students or 51% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
53 are still enrolled.
4 transferred to another institution.
Florida National University - Main Campus lost contact with the remaining 315 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 53 | 14.25% |
| Transferred | 4 | 1.08% |
| Dropped Out | 315 | 84.68% |
