by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many Frederick Community College first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore Frederick Community College 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 61% students making it past their freshmen year, Frederick 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 Maryland, the average is 71.84%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Frederick Community College | 61% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Maryland | 71.84% |
There were approximately 3,039 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?
31% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 40% in six years, and 40% 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 Frederick Community College graduation rate 40%.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 2,639 | 35% |
| Six Years | 3,039 | 40% |
| Eight Years | 12 | 0% |
| Did Not Complete | 4,488 | 60% |
Approximately 4488 students or 60% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 4488 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
1687 transferred to another institution.
Frederick Community College lost contact with the remaining 2680 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 1687 | 37.6% |
| Dropped Out | 2,680 | 59.7% |
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 Frederick Community College 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 Frederick Community College represent 14% of the students in the class of 2015, and 12.50% of Frederick Community College bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 31%, first-time students in the Frederick Community College class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Frederick Community College graduation rate was 37%, 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 | Frederick Community College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 31% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 37% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 37% | 47.82% |
655 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.
342 transferred to another institution.
Frederick Community College lost contact with the remaining 303 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 342 | 52.21% |
| Dropped Out | 303 | 46.26% |
First-time / part-time students at Frederick Community College represent 13.74% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 18%, first-time, part-time students in the Frederick 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 19%.
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 | Frederick Community College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 12% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 18% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 19% | 23.72% |
844 first-time / part-time students or 81% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
24 are still enrolled.
202 transferred to another institution.
Frederick Community College lost contact with the remaining 618 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 24 | 2.84% |
| Transferred | 202 | 23.93% |
| Dropped Out | 618 | 73.22% |
1533 Frederick Community College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 20.33% 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 56%, 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 56%.
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 | Frederick Community College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 56% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 56% | 55.07% |
669 non first-time / part-time students or 44% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
18 are still enrolled.
379 transferred to another institution.
Frederick Community College lost contact with the remaining 272 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 18 | 2.69% |
| Transferred | 379 | 56.65% |
| Dropped Out | 272 | 40.66% |
3932 Frederick Community College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 52.16% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 41%, 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 41%.
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 | Frederick Community College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 41% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 41% | 37.80% |
2320 non first-time / part-time students or 59% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
69 are still enrolled.
764 transferred to another institution.
Frederick Community College lost contact with the remaining 1487 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 69 | 2.97% |
| Transferred | 764 | 32.93% |
| Dropped Out | 1,487 | 64.09% |
