by our College Data Analytics TeamHow long does it take to earn a degree at Herzing University - Kenosha? Find out how many students return after their freshman year, how long it takes to graduate, and what happens to the students who don't.
The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.
With 75% students making it past their freshmen year, Herzing University - Kenosha has freshmen retention rates above the national average.
Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.
When looking at just colleges and universities in Wisconsin, the average is 74.47%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Herzing University - Kenosha | 75% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Wisconsin | 74.47% |
How many of the estimated 124 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
After four years 32% of the cohort graduated. After six years 38% had completed their degree, and 38% after eight years.
The official graduation rate of Herzing University - Kenosha is 38%. This is the percentage of students who completed their degree within 150% of the published time. That means six years for a standard bachelor's degree program.
How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree at Herzing University - Kenosha? The standard length of time for most students is 4.00 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 119 | 37% |
| Six Years | 124 | 38% |
| Eight Years | 0 | 0% |
| Did Not Complete | 199 | 62% |
Approximately 199 students or 62% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 199 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
38 transferred to another institution.
Herzing University - Kenosha lost contact with the remaining 159 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 38 | 19.1% |
| Dropped Out | 159 | 79.9% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Asian | 100% |
| Black / African-American | 29% |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 50% |
| Unknown | 100% |
| White | 52% |
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 Herzing University - Kenosha 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 Herzing University - Kenosha represent 34% of the students in the class of 2015, and 29.84% of Herzing University - Kenosha bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 32%, first-time students in the Herzing University - Kenosha class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Herzing University - Kenosha graduation rate was 33%, and by the eight year mark, 33% 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 | Herzing University - Kenosha | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 32% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 33% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 33% | 47.82% |
74 first-time / full-time students or 67% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
14 transferred to another institution.
Herzing University - Kenosha lost contact with the remaining 60 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 14 | 18.92% |
| Dropped Out | 60 | 81.08% |
First-time / part-time students at Herzing University - Kenosha represent 23.84% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 12%, first-time, part-time students in the Herzing University - Kenosha class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 12%.
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 | Herzing University - Kenosha | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 10% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 12% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 12% | 23.72% |
68 first-time / part-time students or 88% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
8 transferred to another institution.
Herzing University - Kenosha lost contact with the remaining 59 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 1.47% |
| Transferred | 8 | 11.76% |
| Dropped Out | 59 | 86.76% |
107 Herzing University - Kenosha students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 33.13% 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 61%, 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 61%.
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 | Herzing University - Kenosha | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 61% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 61% | 55.07% |
42 non first-time / part-time students or 39% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
14 transferred to another institution.
Herzing University - Kenosha lost contact with the remaining 27 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 2.38% |
| Transferred | 14 | 33.33% |
| Dropped Out | 27 | 64.29% |
28 Herzing University - Kenosha students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 8.67% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 46%, 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 46%.
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 | Herzing University - Kenosha | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 46% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 46% | 37.80% |
15 non first-time / part-time students or 54% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
2 transferred to another institution.
Herzing University - Kenosha lost contact with the remaining 13 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 2 | 13.33% |
| Dropped Out | 13 | 86.67% |
