by our College Data Analytics TeamHow long does it take to earn a degree at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German? Find out how many students return after their freshman year, how long it takes to graduate, and what happens to the students who don't.
The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.
With 80% students making it past their freshmen year, Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German has freshmen retention rates above the national average.
Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German | 80% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| NA |
There were approximately 542 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?
After four years 14% of the cohort graduated. After six years 34% 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 - San German graduation rate 34%.
How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German? The standard length of time for most students is 4.98 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 239 | 15% |
| Six Years | 542 | 34% |
| Eight Years | 77 | 5% |
| Did Not Complete | 964 | 61% |
Approximately 964 students or 61% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 964 students who did not complete their degree?
9 are still enrolled.
55 transferred to another institution.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German lost contact with the remaining 870 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 9 | 0.9% |
| Transferred | 55 | 5.7% |
| Dropped Out | 870 | 90.2% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 44% |
| White | 67% |
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 Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German 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 Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German represent 85% of the students in the class of 2015, and 83.39% of Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 14%, first-time students in the Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German 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 - San German graduation rate was 34%, and by the eight year mark, 39% 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 - San German | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 14% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 34% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 39% | 47.82% |
825 first-time / full-time students or 61% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
9 are still enrolled.
44 transferred to another institution.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German lost contact with the remaining 744 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 9 | 1.09% |
| Transferred | 44 | 5.33% |
| Dropped Out | 744 | 90.18% |
First-time / part-time students at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German represent 2.97% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 21%, first-time, part-time students in the Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 26%.
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 - San German | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 13% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 21% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 26% | 23.72% |
35 first-time / part-time students or 74% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
2 transferred to another institution.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German lost contact with the remaining 32 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 2.86% |
| Transferred | 2 | 5.71% |
| Dropped Out | 32 | 91.43% |
179 Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 11.31% 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 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 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 45% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 49% | 55.07% |
92 non first-time / part-time students or 51% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
9 transferred to another institution.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German lost contact with the remaining 82 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 1.09% |
| Transferred | 9 | 9.78% |
| Dropped Out | 82 | 89.13% |
12 Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 0.76% 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.
12 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.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German lost contact with the remaining 12 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 0 | 0.00% |
| Dropped Out | 12 | 100.00% |
