by our College Data Analytics TeamHow long does it take to earn a degree at Kent State University at Ashtabula? 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 percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.
With 60% students making it past their freshmen year, Kent State University at Ashtabula 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 Ohio, the average is 69.84%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Kent State University at Ashtabula | 60% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Ohio | 69.84% |
How many of the estimated 154 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
18% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 18% in six years, and 19% in eight years.
The official graduation rate of Kent State University at Ashtabula is 18%. This is the percentage of students who completed their degree within 150% of the published time. That means six years for a standard bachelor's degree program.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 135 | 16% |
| Six Years | 154 | 18% |
| Eight Years | 5 | 1% |
| Did Not Complete | 697 | 81% |
Approximately 697 students or 81% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 697 students who did not complete their degree?
3 are still enrolled.
236 transferred to another institution.
Kent State University at Ashtabula lost contact with the remaining 454 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 3 | 0.4% |
| Transferred | 236 | 33.9% |
| Dropped Out | 454 | 65.1% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 50% |
| Unknown | 40% |
| White | 28% |
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 Kent State University at Ashtabula 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 students at Kent State University at Ashtabula represent 39% of the students in the class of 2015, and 47.40% of Kent State University at Ashtabula bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 18%, first-time students in the Kent State University at Ashtabula class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Kent State University at Ashtabula graduation rate was 22%, and by the eight year mark, 22% 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 | Kent State University at Ashtabula | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 18% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 22% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 22% | 47.82% |
262 first-time / full-time students or 78% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
3 are still enrolled.
77 transferred to another institution.
Kent State University at Ashtabula lost contact with the remaining 182 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 3 | 1.15% |
| Transferred | 77 | 29.39% |
| Dropped Out | 182 | 69.47% |
First-time / part-time students at Kent State University at Ashtabula represent 25.78% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 3%, first-time, part-time students in the Kent State University at Ashtabula class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 4%.
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 | Kent State University at Ashtabula | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 3% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 3% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 4% | 23.72% |
213 first-time / part-time students or 96% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
2 are still enrolled.
55 transferred to another institution.
Kent State University at Ashtabula lost contact with the remaining 156 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 2 | 0.94% |
| Transferred | 55 | 25.82% |
| Dropped Out | 156 | 73.24% |
121 Kent State University at Ashtabula students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 14.05% 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 27%, 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 27%.
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 | Kent State University at Ashtabula | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 27% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 27% | 55.07% |
88 non first-time / part-time students or 73% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
38 transferred to another institution.
Kent State University at Ashtabula lost contact with the remaining 49 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 1.14% |
| Transferred | 38 | 43.18% |
| Dropped Out | 49 | 55.68% |
181 Kent State University at Ashtabula students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 21.02% 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 24%.
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 | Kent State University at Ashtabula | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 23% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 24% | 37.80% |
134 non first-time / part-time students or 76% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
66 transferred to another institution.
Kent State University at Ashtabula lost contact with the remaining 67 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 0.75% |
| Transferred | 66 | 49.25% |
| Dropped Out | 67 | 50.00% |
