Horizon University Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

Horizon University 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

How many Horizon University first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore Horizon University retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.

• Horizon University Graduation Rate
  • First Time Undergrads Attending Full Time
  • First Time Undergrads Attending Part Time
  • Non-First Time Undergrads Attending Full Time
  • Non-First Time Undergrads Attending Part Time
• Horizon University Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

Freshmen retention rate refers to the percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year.

With % students making it past their freshmen year, Horizon 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 Indiana, the average is 70.89%.

Horizon University Graduation Rates

There were approximately 7 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?

After four years 0% of the cohort graduated. After six years 21% had completed their degree, and 21% after eight years.

Any student who completes their bachelor's degree within six years is considered to have graduated on time, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. This makes the offical Horizon University graduation rate 21%.

Horizon University Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Horizon University Drop Out Rate

Approximately 27 students or 79% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 27 students who did not complete their degree?

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 4 transferred to another institution.

• Horizon University lost contact with the remaining 23 who we assumed dropped out.

Horizon University Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

Some Students Take More Time To Graduate

Some schools have mainly first-time, full-time students, while others cater to part-time students, transfer students, or adult learners. For a variety of reasons first-time, full-time students under the age of 25 are usually more likely to graduate in four years.

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 Horizon University are considered 'non-traditional students' who either not first-time, or not full-time, or both.

Comparing the graduation rates of specific cohorts shown below will be more revealing than the overall statistics shared above.

First-Time / Full-Time Horizon University Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at Horizon University represent 9% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a four-year graduation rate of 0%, first-time students in the Horizon University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the Horizon University graduation rate was 0%, and by the eight year mark, 0% 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.

Horizon University First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

First-Time / Full-Time Horizon University Drop Out Rates

3 first-time / full-time students or 100% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 0 transferred to another institution.

• Horizon University lost contact with the remaining 3 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at Horizon University represent 5.88% of the students in the class of 2015.

First-Time / Part-Time Horizon University Graduation Rates vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time Horizon University Drop Out Rates

2 first-time / part-time students or 100% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 0 transferred to another institution.

• Horizon University lost contact with the remaining 2 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

9 Horizon University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 26.47% 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 22%, 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 22%.

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.

Horizon University Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Full-Time Horizon University Drop Out Rates

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

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 1 transferred to another institution.

• Horizon University lost contact with the remaining 6 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

20 Horizon University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 58.82% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 25%, 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 25%.

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.

Horizon University Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Part-Time Horizon University Drop Out Rates

15 non first-time / part-time students or 75% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 3 transferred to another institution.

• Horizon University lost contact with the remaining 12 who we assumed dropped out.

More Resources:

• An Explanation of Freshman Retention Rates.

• How Common is it to Transfer to a Different College?

• Are Non-Traditional Students Less Likely to Graduate?

• How Many People Drop-Out of College?

• How Average Time to Graduate Can Affect the Value of Your Degree.

References

• National Center for Education Statistics