by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many Georgia State University-Perimeter 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 Georgia State University-Perimeter College retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.
The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.
With 68% students making it past their freshmen year, Georgia State University-Perimeter 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 Georgia, the average is 65.40%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Georgia State University-Perimeter College | 68% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Georgia | 65.40% |
How many of the estimated 1,585 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
9% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 12% in six years, and 14% 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 Georgia State University-Perimeter College graduation rate 12%.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1,134 | 9% |
| Six Years | 1,585 | 12% |
| Eight Years | 136 | 2% |
| Did Not Complete | 11,002 | 86% |
Approximately 11002 students or 86% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 11002 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
2863 transferred to another institution.
Georgia State University-Perimeter College lost contact with the remaining 7923 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 2863 | 26.0% |
| Dropped Out | 7,923 | 72.0% |
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 Georgia State University-Perimeter 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 Georgia State University-Perimeter College represent 35% of the students in the class of 2015, and 36.28% of Georgia State University-Perimeter College bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 9%, first-time students in the Georgia State University-Perimeter College class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Georgia State University-Perimeter College graduation rate was 13%, and by the eight year mark, 14% 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 | Georgia State University-Perimeter College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 9% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 13% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 14% | 47.82% |
3780 first-time / full-time students or 86% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
1085 transferred to another institution.
Georgia State University-Perimeter College lost contact with the remaining 2616 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 1085 | 28.70% |
| Dropped Out | 2,616 | 69.21% |
First-time / part-time students at Georgia State University-Perimeter College represent 24.37% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 8%, first-time, part-time students in the Georgia State University-Perimeter 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 9%.
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 | Georgia State University-Perimeter College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 4% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 8% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 9% | 23.72% |
2816 first-time / part-time students or 91% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
75 are still enrolled.
541 transferred to another institution.
Georgia State University-Perimeter College lost contact with the remaining 2200 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 75 | 2.66% |
| Transferred | 541 | 19.21% |
| Dropped Out | 2,200 | 78.13% |
2250 Georgia State University-Perimeter College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 17.68% 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 18%, 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 18%.
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 | Georgia State University-Perimeter College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 18% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 18% | 55.07% |
1839 non first-time / part-time students or 82% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
25 are still enrolled.
583 transferred to another institution.
Georgia State University-Perimeter College lost contact with the remaining 1231 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 25 | 1.36% |
| Transferred | 583 | 31.70% |
| Dropped Out | 1,231 | 66.94% |
2965 Georgia State University-Perimeter College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 23.30% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 12%, 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 13%.
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 | Georgia State University-Perimeter College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 12% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 13% | 37.80% |
2567 non first-time / part-time students or 87% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
37 are still enrolled.
654 transferred to another institution.
Georgia State University-Perimeter College lost contact with the remaining 1876 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 37 | 1.44% |
| Transferred | 654 | 25.48% |
| Dropped Out | 1,876 | 73.08% |
