by our College Data Analytics TeamMake an informed decision about your education by understanding Grantham University retention and graduation rates. First year retention rates let you know how many first-time, full-time students students come back for their second year. Graduation rates tell you how many students complete their degree and how long it takes.
The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.
With 53% students making it past their freshmen year, Grantham University 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 Kansas, the average is 65.77%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Grantham University | 53% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Kansas | 65.77% |
Of the 1,516 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?
41% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 27% in six years, and 29% 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 Grantham University graduation rate 27%.
The average length of time it takes an Grantham University undergraduate student to complete their bachelor's degree is 4.10 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1,273 | 23% |
| Six Years | 1,516 | 27% |
| Eight Years | 78 | 2% |
| Did Not Complete | 3,959 | 71% |
Approximately 3959 students or 71% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 3959 students who did not complete their degree?
2 are still enrolled.
1701 transferred to another institution.
Grantham University lost contact with the remaining 2179 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 2 | 0.1% |
| Transferred | 1701 | 43.0% |
| Dropped Out | 2,179 | 55.0% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Asian | 50% |
| Black / African-American | 20% |
| Hispanic | 27% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 31% |
| Unknown | 19% |
| White | 40% |
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 Grantham University 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 Grantham University represent 4% of the students in the class of 2015, and 6.73% of Grantham University bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 41%, first-time students in the Grantham University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Grantham University graduation rate was 47%, and by the eight year mark, 48% 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 | Grantham University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 41% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 47% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 48% | 47.82% |
114 first-time / full-time students or 52% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
2 are still enrolled.
40 transferred to another institution.
Grantham University lost contact with the remaining 72 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 2 | 1.75% |
| Transferred | 40 | 35.09% |
| Dropped Out | 72 | 63.16% |
First-time / part-time students at Grantham University represent 40.70% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 12%, first-time, part-time students in the Grantham University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 13%.
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 | Grantham University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 9% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 12% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 13% | 23.72% |
1965 first-time / part-time students or 87% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
27 are still enrolled.
801 transferred to another institution.
Grantham University lost contact with the remaining 1137 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 27 | 1.37% |
| Transferred | 801 | 40.76% |
| Dropped Out | 1,137 | 57.86% |
570 Grantham University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 10.22% 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 72%, 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 73%.
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 | Grantham University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 72% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 73% | 55.07% |
152 non first-time / part-time students or 27% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
6 are still enrolled.
52 transferred to another institution.
Grantham University lost contact with the remaining 94 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 6 | 3.95% |
| Transferred | 52 | 34.21% |
| Dropped Out | 94 | 61.84% |
2517 Grantham University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 45.15% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 29%, 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 31%.
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 | Grantham University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 29% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 31% | 37.80% |
1728 non first-time / part-time students or 69% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
44 are still enrolled.
808 transferred to another institution.
Grantham University lost contact with the remaining 876 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 44 | 2.55% |
| Transferred | 808 | 46.76% |
| Dropped Out | 876 | 50.69% |
