by our College Data Analytics TeamAre students coming back to Indiana University - Southeast after their first year? Are Indiana University - Southeast students graduating in a timely manner? What happens to the students who don't graduate? Get all your questions answered here.
The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.
With 64% students making it past their freshmen year, Indiana University - Southeast 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 - Southeast | 64% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Indiana | 70.89% |
Of the 624 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?
After four years 14% of the cohort graduated. After six years 35% had completed their degree, and 39% 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 Indiana University - Southeast graduation rate 35%.
The average Indiana University - Southeast student takes 4.58 years to graduate with their bachelors.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 379 | 21% |
| Six Years | 624 | 35% |
| Eight Years | 63 | 4% |
| Did Not Complete | 1,077 | 61% |
Approximately 1077 students or 61% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 1077 students who did not complete their degree?
7 are still enrolled.
530 transferred to another institution.
Indiana University - Southeast lost contact with the remaining 512 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 7 | 0.6% |
| Transferred | 530 | 49.2% |
| Dropped Out | 512 | 47.5% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Asian | 44% |
| Black / African-American | 23% |
| Hispanic | 44% |
| International | 33% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 16% |
| Unknown | 17% |
| 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 - Southeast 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 - Southeast represent 53% of the students in the class of 2015, and 48.40% of Indiana University - Southeast bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 14%, first-time students in the Indiana University - Southeast class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Indiana University - Southeast graduation rate was 32%, and by the eight year mark, 37% 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 - Southeast | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 14% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 32% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 37% | 47.82% |
592 first-time / full-time students or 63% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
7 are still enrolled.
296 transferred to another institution.
Indiana University - Southeast lost contact with the remaining 276 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 7 | 1.18% |
| Transferred | 296 | 50.00% |
| Dropped Out | 276 | 46.62% |
First-time / part-time students at Indiana University - Southeast represent 6.84% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 13%, first-time, part-time students in the Indiana University - Southeast class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 18%.
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 - Southeast | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 2% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 13% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 18% | 23.72% |
99 first-time / part-time students or 82% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
5 are still enrolled.
37 transferred to another institution.
Indiana University - Southeast lost contact with the remaining 57 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 5 | 5.05% |
| Transferred | 37 | 37.37% |
| Dropped Out | 57 | 57.58% |
441 Indiana University - Southeast students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 24.92% 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 47%, 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 49%.
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 - Southeast | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 47% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 49% | 55.07% |
223 non first-time / part-time students or 51% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
5 are still enrolled.
119 transferred to another institution.
Indiana University - Southeast lost contact with the remaining 99 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 5 | 2.24% |
| Transferred | 119 | 53.36% |
| Dropped Out | 99 | 44.39% |
271 Indiana University - Southeast students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 15.31% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 37%, 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 40%.
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 - Southeast | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 37% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 40% | 37.80% |
163 non first-time / part-time students or 60% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
5 are still enrolled.
78 transferred to another institution.
Indiana University - Southeast lost contact with the remaining 80 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 5 | 3.07% |
| Transferred | 78 | 47.85% |
| Dropped Out | 80 | 49.08% |
