by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many Indiana University - South Bend first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore Indiana University - South Bend retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.
The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.
With 67% students making it past their freshmen year, Indiana University - South Bend 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%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Indiana University - South Bend | 67% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Indiana | 70.89% |
There were approximately 560 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?
After four years 10% of the cohort graduated. After six years 31% had completed their degree, and 34% after eight years.
The official graduation rate of Indiana University - South Bend is 31%. 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 Indiana University - South Bend? The standard length of time for most students is 4.74 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 277 | 16% |
| Six Years | 560 | 31% |
| Eight Years | 53 | 3% |
| Did Not Complete | 1,166 | 66% |
Approximately 1166 students or 66% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 1166 students who did not complete their degree?
22 are still enrolled.
532 transferred to another institution.
Indiana University - South Bend lost contact with the remaining 597 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 22 | 1.9% |
| Transferred | 532 | 45.6% |
| Dropped Out | 597 | 51.2% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 100% |
| Asian | 80% |
| Black / African-American | 35% |
| Hispanic | 41% |
| International | 50% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 23% |
| Unknown | 57% |
| White | 37% |
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 Indiana University - South Bend 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 Indiana University - South Bend represent 53% of the students in the class of 2015, and 48.57% of Indiana University - South Bend bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 10%, first-time students in the Indiana University - South Bend class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Indiana University - South Bend graduation rate was 29%, 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 | Indiana University - South Bend | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 10% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 29% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 33% | 47.82% |
627 first-time / full-time students or 67% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
22 are still enrolled.
277 transferred to another institution.
Indiana University - South Bend lost contact with the remaining 329 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 22 | 3.51% |
| Transferred | 277 | 44.18% |
| Dropped Out | 329 | 52.47% |
First-time / part-time students at Indiana University - South Bend represent 8.62% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 10%, first-time, part-time students in the Indiana University - South Bend class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 15%.
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 | Indiana University - South Bend | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 10% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 15% | 23.72% |
130 first-time / part-time students or 85% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
5 are still enrolled.
49 transferred to another institution.
Indiana University - South Bend lost contact with the remaining 76 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 5 | 3.85% |
| Transferred | 49 | 37.69% |
| Dropped Out | 76 | 58.46% |
461 Indiana University - South Bend students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 25.81% 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 45%, 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 46%.
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 | Indiana University - South Bend | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 45% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 46% | 55.07% |
248 non first-time / part-time students or 54% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
7 are still enrolled.
127 transferred to another institution.
Indiana University - South Bend lost contact with the remaining 114 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 7 | 2.82% |
| Transferred | 127 | 51.21% |
| Dropped Out | 114 | 45.97% |
229 Indiana University - South Bend students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 12.82% 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 29%.
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 | Indiana University - South Bend | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 29% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 29% | 37.80% |
161 non first-time / part-time students or 71% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
4 are still enrolled.
79 transferred to another institution.
Indiana University - South Bend lost contact with the remaining 78 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 4 | 2.48% |
| Transferred | 79 | 49.07% |
| Dropped Out | 78 | 48.45% |
