by our College Data Analytics TeamMake an informed decision about your education by understanding Herzing University - Madison 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 percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.
With 75% students making it past their freshmen year, Herzing University - Madison 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 - Madison | 75% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Wisconsin | 74.47% |
How many of the estimated 808 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
30% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 38% in six years, and 38% in eight years.
The official graduation rate of Herzing University - Madison 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 - Madison? The standard length of time for most students is 4.00 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 784 | 37% |
| Six Years | 808 | 38% |
| Eight Years | 7 | 0% |
| Did Not Complete | 1,307 | 62% |
Approximately 1307 students or 62% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 1307 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
230 transferred to another institution.
Herzing University - Madison lost contact with the remaining 1069 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 230 | 17.6% |
| Dropped Out | 1,069 | 81.8% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Asian | 100% |
| Black / African-American | 26% |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 33% |
| Unknown | 55% |
| White | 35% |
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 Herzing University - Madison 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 Herzing University - Madison represent 32% of the students in the class of 2015, and 26.61% of Herzing University - Madison bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 30%, first-time students in the Herzing University - Madison class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Herzing University - Madison graduation rate was 32%, and by the eight year mark, 32% 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 - Madison | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 30% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 32% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 32% | 47.82% |
465 first-time / full-time students or 68% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
85 transferred to another institution.
Herzing University - Madison lost contact with the remaining 377 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 85 | 18.28% |
| Dropped Out | 377 | 81.08% |
First-time / part-time students at Herzing University - Madison represent 28.51% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 13%, first-time, part-time students in the Herzing University - Madison 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 | Herzing University - Madison | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 13% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 13% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 13% | 23.72% |
524 first-time / part-time students or 87% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
2 are still enrolled.
56 transferred to another institution.
Herzing University - Madison lost contact with the remaining 466 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 2 | 0.38% |
| Transferred | 56 | 10.69% |
| Dropped Out | 466 | 88.93% |
597 Herzing University - Madison students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 28.13% 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 68%, 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 68%.
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 - Madison | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 68% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 68% | 55.07% |
191 non first-time / part-time students or 32% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
2 are still enrolled.
54 transferred to another institution.
Herzing University - Madison lost contact with the remaining 135 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 2 | 1.05% |
| Transferred | 54 | 28.27% |
| Dropped Out | 135 | 70.68% |
238 Herzing University - Madison students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 11.22% 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 47%.
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 - Madison | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 46% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 47% | 37.80% |
127 non first-time / part-time students or 53% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
35 transferred to another institution.
Herzing University - Madison lost contact with the remaining 91 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 0.79% |
| Transferred | 35 | 27.56% |
| Dropped Out | 91 | 71.65% |
