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Helena College Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

24% 4-Year Graduation Rate
30% 6-Year Graduation Rate
56% Retention Rate

Helena College University of Montana 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

How many Helena 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 Helena College retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.

Helena College Retention Rate

56% Freshmen Retention Rate
Below Average Retention Rate

The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.

With 56% students making it past their freshmen year, Helena 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 Montana, the average is 66.19%.

Helena College Retention  56 out of 100
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Montana Retention  66 out of 100
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Retention Rate
Helena College56%
Nationwide70.57%
Montana66.19%
Low retention rates may be a signal that a lot of students plan on transferring after a year or two. Is that the case here?

Helena College Graduation Rates

30% 6-Year Graduation Rate
24.72% Transfer Rate
42.57% Dropout Rate

Of the 163 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?

After four years 24% of the cohort graduated. After six years 30% had completed their degree, and 33% after 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 Helena College graduation rate 30%.

Four Year Graduation Rate  27%
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Six Year Graduation Rate  30%
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  33%
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Helena College Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Completion WithinUndergraduatesPercentage
Four Years14527%
Six Years16330%
Eight Years123%
Did Not Complete36367%
The non-completers rate is anyone who is not still enrolled at the institution after eight years. Both transfer students and drop-outs could be included in this group.
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Helena College Drop Out Rate

Approximately 363 students or 67% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 363 students who did not complete their degree?

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Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled00.0%
Transferred13336.6%
Dropped Out22963.1%

Helena College Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

Some Students Take More Time To Graduate

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 Helena 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 Helena College Graduation Rates

49% First-Time, Full-Time
27% 6-Year Grad Rate
Low Grad Rate

First-time / full-time students at Helena College University of Montana represent 49% of the students in the class of 2015, and 44.79% of Helena College bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 24%, first-time students in the Helena College class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the Helena College graduation rate was 27%, and by the eight year mark, 30% 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.

Four Year Graduation Rate  24 out of 100
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Six Year Graduation Rate  27 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  30 out of 100
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Helena College First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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First-Time / Full-Time CompletionsHelena CollegeNationwide
Four Years24%37.92%
Six Years27%46.43%
Eight Years30%47.82%

First-Time / Full-Time Helena College Drop Out Rates

187 first-time / full-time students or 70% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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First-Time / Full-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled00.00%
Transferred6434.22%
Dropped Out12365.78%

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

21% First-Time, Part-Time
21% 6-Year Grad Rate
Low Grad Rate

First-time / part-time students at Helena College University of Montana represent 21.19% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six-year graduation rate of 21%, first-time, part-time students in the Helena 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 22%.

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.

Six Year Graduation Rate  21 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  22 out of 100
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First-Time / Part-Time Helena College Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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First-Time / Part-Time CompletionsHelena CollegeNationwide
Four Years14%14.37%
Six Years21%21.59%
Eight Years22%23.72%

First-Time / Part-Time Helena College Drop Out Rates

89 first-time / part-time students or 78% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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First-Time / Part-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled00.00%
Transferred2831.46%
Dropped Out6168.54%

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

18% Returning, Full-Time
52% 6-Year Grad Rate
Average Grad Rate

97 Helena College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 18.03% 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 52%, 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 53%.

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.

Six Year Graduation Rate  52 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  53 out of 100
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Helena College Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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Returning / Full-Time CompletionsHelena CollegeNationwide
Four Years0%49.57%
Six Years52%53.83%
Eight Years53%55.07%

Non First-Time / Full-Time Helena College Drop Out Rates

46 non first-time / part-time students or 47% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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First-Time / Part-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled12.17%
Transferred1941.30%
Dropped Out2656.52%

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

11% Returning, Part-Time
26% 6-Year Grad Rate
Good Grad Rate

61 Helena College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 11.34% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 26%, 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 33%.

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.

Six Year Graduation Rate  26 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  33 out of 100
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Helena College Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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Returning / Part-Time CompletionsHelena CollegeNationwide
Four Years0%30.46%
Six Years26%36.03%
Eight Years33%37.80%

Non First-Time / Part-Time Helena College Drop Out Rates

41 non first-time / part-time students or 67% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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Returning / Part-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled00.00%
Transferred2253.66%
Dropped Out1946.34%

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