by our College Data Analytics TeamAre students coming back to Fontbonne University after their first year? Are Fontbonne University 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 78% students making it past their freshmen year, Fontbonne University 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 Missouri, the average is 69.43%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Fontbonne University | 78% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Missouri | 69.43% |
How many of the estimated 227 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
36% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 57% in six years, and 58% 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 Fontbonne University graduation rate 57%.
The average Fontbonne University student takes 4.20 years to graduate with their bachelors.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 186 | 47% |
| Six Years | 227 | 57% |
| Eight Years | 3 | 1% |
| Did Not Complete | 169 | 42% |
Approximately 169 students or 42% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 169 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
102 transferred to another institution.
Fontbonne University lost contact with the remaining 66 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 102 | 60.4% |
| Dropped Out | 66 | 39.1% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Asian | 75% |
| Black / African-American | 57% |
| Hispanic | 67% |
| International | 60% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 67% |
| Unknown | 100% |
| White | 66% |
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 Fontbonne University 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 Fontbonne University represent 41% of the students in the class of 2015, and 38.33% of Fontbonne University bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 36%, first-time students in the Fontbonne University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Fontbonne University graduation rate was 53%, and by the eight year mark, 54% 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 | Fontbonne University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 36% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 53% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 54% | 47.82% |
75 first-time / full-time students or 46% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
50 transferred to another institution.
Fontbonne University lost contact with the remaining 25 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 50 | 66.67% |
| Dropped Out | 25 | 33.33% |
Unfortunately, we don’t have access to data on Fontbonne University first-time, part-time students.
180 Fontbonne University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 45.11% 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 63%, 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 64%.
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 | Fontbonne University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 63% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 64% | 55.07% |
65 non first-time / part-time students or 36% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
40 transferred to another institution.
Fontbonne University lost contact with the remaining 24 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 1.54% |
| Transferred | 40 | 61.54% |
| Dropped Out | 24 | 36.92% |
55 Fontbonne University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 13.78% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 47%, 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 47%.
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 | Fontbonne University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 47% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 47% | 37.80% |
29 non first-time / part-time students or 53% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
12 transferred to another institution.
Fontbonne University lost contact with the remaining 17 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 12 | 41.38% |
| Dropped Out | 17 | 58.62% |
