by our College Data Analytics TeamMake an informed decision about your education by understanding Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan 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 freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.
With 66% students making it past their freshmen year, Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan has freshmen retention rates similar to the national average.
Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan | 66% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| NA |
How many of the estimated 19 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
5% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 4% in six years, and 4% in 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 Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan graduation rate 4%.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 19 | 4% |
| Six Years | 19 | 4% |
| Eight Years | 0 | 0% |
| Did Not Complete | 449 | 96% |
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 Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan 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 Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan represent 77% of the students in the class of 2015, and 100.00% of Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 5%, first-time students in the Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan graduation rate was 5%, and by the eight year mark, 5% 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 | Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 5% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 5% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 5% | 47.82% |
341 first-time / full-time students or 95% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
0 transferred to another institution.
Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan lost contact with the remaining 56 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 0 | 0.00% |
| Dropped Out | 56 | 16.42% |
First-time / part-time students at Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan represent 8.55% of the students in the class of 2015.
| First-Time / Part-Time Completions | Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 1% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 1% | 23.72% |
40 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.
Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan lost contact with the remaining 40 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 0 | 0.00% |
| Dropped Out | 40 | 100.00% |
53 Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 11.32% 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 0%, 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 0%.
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.
53 non 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.
Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan lost contact with the remaining 53 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 0 | 0.00% |
| Dropped Out | 53 | 100.00% |
15 Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 3.21% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 0%, 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 0%.
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.
15 non 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.
Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan lost contact with the remaining 15 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 0 | 0.00% |
| Dropped Out | 15 | 100.00% |
