by our College Data Analytics TeamAre students coming back to Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College after their first year? Are Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College students graduating in a timely manner? What happens to the students who don't graduate? Get all your questions answered here.
The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.
With 51% students making it past their freshmen year, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College 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 Minnesota, the average is 67.05%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | 51% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Minnesota | 67.05% |
How many of the estimated 190 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
19% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 30% in six years, and 32% in 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 Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College graduation rate 30%.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 177 | 28% |
| Six Years | 190 | 30% |
| Eight Years | 7 | 2% |
| Did Not Complete | 426 | 68% |
Approximately 426 students or 68% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 426 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
160 transferred to another institution.
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College lost contact with the remaining 262 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 160 | 37.6% |
| Dropped Out | 262 | 61.5% |
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 Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College 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 Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College represent 41% of the students in the class of 2015, and 25.26% of Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 19%, first-time students in the Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College graduation rate was 19%, and by the eight year mark, 20% 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 | Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 19% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 19% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 20% | 47.82% |
203 first-time / full-time students or 80% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
66 transferred to another institution.
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College lost contact with the remaining 135 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 66 | 32.51% |
| Dropped Out | 135 | 66.50% |
First-time / part-time students at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College represent 7.38% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 17%, first-time, part-time students in the Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 20%.
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 | Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 11% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 17% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 20% | 23.72% |
37 first-time / part-time students or 80% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
2 are still enrolled.
6 transferred to another institution.
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College lost contact with the remaining 29 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 2 | 5.41% |
| Transferred | 6 | 16.22% |
| Dropped Out | 29 | 78.38% |
200 Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 32.10% 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 47%, 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 48%.
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 | Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 47% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 48% | 55.07% |
105 non first-time / part-time students or 52% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
55 transferred to another institution.
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College lost contact with the remaining 50 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 55 | 52.38% |
| Dropped Out | 50 | 47.62% |
124 Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 19.90% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 32%, 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 35%.
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 | Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 32% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 35% | 37.80% |
81 non first-time / part-time students or 65% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
33 transferred to another institution.
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College lost contact with the remaining 48 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 33 | 40.74% |
| Dropped Out | 48 | 59.26% |
