Northern Vermont University Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

Northern Vermont University 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

Are students coming back to Northern Vermont University after their first year? Are Northern Vermont University students graduating in a timely manner? What happens to the students who don't graduate? Get all your questions answered here.

• Northern Vermont University Retention Rate
• Northern Vermont University Graduation Rate
  • First Time Undergrads Attending Full Time
  • First Time Undergrads Attending Part Time
  • Non-First Time Undergrads Attending Full Time
  • Non-First Time Undergrads Attending Part Time
• Northern Vermont University Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

Northern Vermont University Retention Rate

The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.

With 54% students making it past their freshmen year, Northern Vermont University 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 Vermont, the average is 76.86%.

Northern Vermont University Graduation Rates

How many of the estimated 474 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?

After four years 26% of the cohort graduated. After six years 44% had completed their degree, and 46% 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 Northern Vermont University graduation rate 44%.

The average length of time it takes an Northern Vermont University undergraduate student to complete their bachelor's degree is 4.28 years.

Northern Vermont University Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Northern Vermont University Drop Out Rate

Approximately 583 students or 54% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 583 students who did not complete their degree?

• 3 are still enrolled.

• 320 transferred to another institution.

• Northern Vermont University lost contact with the remaining 263 who we assumed dropped out.

Northern Vermont University Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

Some Students Take More Time To Graduate

First-time, full-time students, under the age of 25 are known as traditional students. These students are more likely to graduate in four years than so called 'non-traditional' students that includes part-time students, transfer students, or adult learners. Some schools cater to non-traditional students and it may affect their overall graduation rates.

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 Northern Vermont University are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.

How does this school do graduating the type of student you are most concerned bout?

First-Time / Full-Time Northern Vermont University Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at Northern Vermont University represent 63% of the students in the class of 2015, and 57.17% of Northern Vermont University bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 26%, first-time students in the Northern Vermont University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the Northern Vermont University graduation rate was 40%, and by the eight year mark, 41% 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.

Northern Vermont University First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

First-Time / Full-Time Northern Vermont University Drop Out Rates

397 first-time / full-time students or 59% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 3 are still enrolled.

• 240 transferred to another institution.

• Northern Vermont University lost contact with the remaining 157 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at Northern Vermont University represent 1.40% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six-year graduation rate of 7%, first-time, part-time students in the Northern Vermont University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 7%.

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 Northern Vermont University Graduation Rates vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time Northern Vermont University Drop Out Rates

14 first-time / part-time students or 93% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 6 transferred to another institution.

• Northern Vermont University lost contact with the remaining 8 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

254 Northern Vermont University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 23.63% 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 58%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate higher than the national average for students in this category.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 59%.

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.

Northern Vermont University Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Full-Time Northern Vermont University Drop Out Rates

103 non first-time / part-time students or 41% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 49 transferred to another institution.

• Northern Vermont University lost contact with the remaining 54 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

129 Northern Vermont University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 12.00% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 43%, 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 47%.

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.

Northern Vermont University Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Part-Time Northern Vermont University Drop Out Rates

69 non first-time / part-time students or 53% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 25 transferred to another institution.

• Northern Vermont University lost contact with the remaining 44 who we assumed dropped out.

More Resources:

• An Explanation of Freshman Retention Rates.

• How Common is it to Transfer to a Different College?

• Are Non-Traditional Students Less Likely to Graduate?

• How Many People Drop-Out of College?

• How Average Time to Graduate Can Affect the Value of Your Degree.

References

• National Center for Education Statistics

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