by our College Data Analytics TeamAre students coming back to Galen College of Nursing - Cincinnati after their first year? Are Galen College of Nursing - Cincinnati 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 64% students making it past their freshmen year, Galen College of Nursing - Cincinnati 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 Ohio, the average is 69.84%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Galen College of Nursing - Cincinnati | 64% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Ohio | 69.84% |
There were approximately 199 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?
34% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 49% in six years, and 49% 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 Galen College of Nursing - Cincinnati graduation rate 49%.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 197 | 49% |
| Six Years | 199 | 49% |
| Eight Years | 1 | 0% |
| Did Not Complete | 206 | 51% |
Approximately 206 students or 51% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 206 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
75 transferred to another institution.
Galen College of Nursing - Cincinnati lost contact with the remaining 131 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 75 | 36.4% |
| Dropped Out | 131 | 63.6% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 67% |
| White | 48% |
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 Galen College of Nursing - Cincinnati 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 Galen College of Nursing - Cincinnati represent 14% of the students in the class of 2015, and 11.06% of Galen College of Nursing - Cincinnati bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 34%, first-time students in the Galen College of Nursing - Cincinnati class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Galen College of Nursing - Cincinnati graduation rate was 38%, and by the eight year mark, 38% 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 | Galen College of Nursing - Cincinnati | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 34% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 38% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 38% | 47.82% |
36 first-time / full-time students or 62% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
19 transferred to another institution.
Galen College of Nursing - Cincinnati lost contact with the remaining 17 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 19 | 52.78% |
| Dropped Out | 17 | 47.22% |
First-time / part-time students at Galen College of Nursing - Cincinnati represent 11.33% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 17%, first-time, part-time students in the Galen College of Nursing - Cincinnati class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 17%.
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 | Galen College of Nursing - Cincinnati | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 17% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 17% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 17% | 23.72% |
38 first-time / part-time students or 83% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
6 transferred to another institution.
Galen College of Nursing - Cincinnati lost contact with the remaining 32 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 6 | 15.79% |
| Dropped Out | 32 | 84.21% |
100 Galen College of Nursing - Cincinnati students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 24.63% 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 63%.
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 | Galen College of Nursing - Cincinnati | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 63% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 63% | 55.07% |
37 non first-time / part-time students or 37% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
15 transferred to another institution.
Galen College of Nursing - Cincinnati lost contact with the remaining 22 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 15 | 40.54% |
| Dropped Out | 22 | 59.46% |
202 Galen College of Nursing - Cincinnati students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 49.75% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 52%, 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 53%.
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 | Galen College of Nursing - Cincinnati | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 52% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 53% | 37.80% |
95 non first-time / part-time students or 47% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
35 transferred to another institution.
Galen College of Nursing - Cincinnati lost contact with the remaining 60 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 35 | 36.84% |
| Dropped Out | 60 | 63.16% |
