by our College Data Analytics TeamAre students coming back to Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro after their first year? Are Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro students graduating in a timely manner? What happens to the students who don't graduate? Get all your questions answered here.
Freshmen retention rate refers to the percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year.
With 64% students making it past their freshmen year, Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro has freshmen retention rates similar to the national average.
Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro | 64% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| NA |
How many of the estimated 703 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
After four years 19% of the cohort graduated. After six years 32% 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 Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro graduation rate 32%.
The typical Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro student takes 4.55 years to complete their bachelor's degree.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 508 | 23% |
| Six Years | 703 | 32% |
| Eight Years | 163 | 7% |
| Did Not Complete | 1,343 | 61% |
Approximately 1343 students or 61% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 1343 students who did not complete their degree?
26 are still enrolled.
44 transferred to another institution.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro lost contact with the remaining 1242 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 26 | 1.9% |
| Transferred | 44 | 3.3% |
| Dropped Out | 1,242 | 92.5% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 29% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Black / African-American | 100% |
| Hispanic | 35% |
| White | 43% |
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 Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.
Comparing the graduation rates of specific cohorts shown below will be more revealing than the overall statistics shared above.
First-time / full-time students at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro represent 58% of the students in the class of 2015, and 55.48% of Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 19%, first-time students in the Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro graduation rate was 30%, 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 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 19% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 30% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 37% | 47.82% |
807 first-time / full-time students or 63% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
26 are still enrolled.
26 transferred to another institution.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro lost contact with the remaining 751 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 26 | 3.22% |
| Transferred | 26 | 3.22% |
| Dropped Out | 751 | 93.06% |
First-time / part-time students at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro represent 3.71% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 4%, first-time, part-time students in the Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 9%.
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 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 2% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 4% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 9% | 23.72% |
75 first-time / part-time students or 91% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
3 are still enrolled.
2 transferred to another institution.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro lost contact with the remaining 70 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 3 | 4.00% |
| Transferred | 2 | 2.67% |
| Dropped Out | 70 | 93.33% |
714 Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 32.32% 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 39%, 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 48%.
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 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 39% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 48% | 55.07% |
370 non first-time / part-time students or 52% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
20 are still enrolled.
13 transferred to another institution.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro lost contact with the remaining 337 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 20 | 5.41% |
| Transferred | 13 | 3.51% |
| Dropped Out | 337 | 91.08% |
122 Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 5.52% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 23%, 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.
| Returning / Part-Time Completions | Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 23% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 25% | 37.80% |
91 non first-time / part-time students or 75% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
4 are still enrolled.
3 transferred to another institution.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro lost contact with the remaining 84 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 4 | 4.40% |
| Transferred | 3 | 3.30% |
| Dropped Out | 84 | 92.31% |
