Kent State University at Ashtabula Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

Kent State University at Ashtabula 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

Make an informed decision about your education by understanding Kent State University at Ashtabula 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.

• Kent State University at Ashtabula Retention Rate
• Kent State University at Ashtabula 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
• Kent State University at Ashtabula Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

Kent State University at Ashtabula Retention Rate

The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.

With 49% students making it past their freshmen year, Kent State University at Ashtabula has freshmen retention rates below 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%.

Kent State University at Ashtabula Graduation Rates

How many of the estimated 104 students in the class of 2023 actually finished their degree in a timely fashion?

Four years after beginning their degree, 17% of those students had graduated. By 2025, six years after starting their degree, 21% of the students had graduated and after eight years 22% of this class completed their degree.

Any student who completes their bachelor's degree within six years is considered to have graduated on time, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. This makes the offical Kent State University at Ashtabula graduation rate 21%.

Kent State University at Ashtabula Graduation Rates vs. National Average

The non-completers rate is anyone who is not still enrolled at the institution after eight years. Both transfer students and drop-outs could be included in this group.

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Kent State University at Ashtabula Drop Out Rate

Approximately 397 students or 78% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 397 students who did not complete their degree?

• 2 are still enrolled.

• 120 transferred to another institution.

• Kent State University at Ashtabula lost contact with the remaining 266 who we assumed dropped out.

Kent State University at Ashtabula Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

Some Students Take More Time To Graduate

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.

A meaningful share of students at Kent State University at Ashtabula are considered 'non-traditional students' who are not first-time, full-time, and under 25.

Looking at the individual cohorts below may tell you more than the overall graduation rate alone.

First-Time / Full-Time Kent State University at Ashtabula Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at Kent State University at Ashtabula represent 31.89% of the students in the class of 2023.

After six years, the Kent State University at Ashtabula graduation rate was 23%, and by the eight year mark, 25% of the cohort had completed their degree.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for this group is 37.92% after four years, 46.43% after six years, and 47.82% after eight years.

Kent State University at Ashtabula First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

First-Time / Full-Time Kent State University at Ashtabula Drop Out Rates

120 first-time / full-time students or 75% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 3 are still enrolled.

• 29 transferred to another institution.

• Kent State University at Ashtabula lost contact with the remaining 88 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at Kent State University at Ashtabula represent 15.35% of the students in the class of 2023.

After six years, the Kent State University at Ashtabula graduation rate was 10%, and by the eight year mark, 12% of the cohort had completed their degree.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for this group is 14.37% after four years, 21.59% after six years, and 23.72% after eight years.

First-Time / Part-Time Kent State University at Ashtabula Graduation Rates vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time Kent State University at Ashtabula Drop Out Rates

69 first-time / part-time students or 88% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 1 are still enrolled.

• 21 transferred to another institution.

• Kent State University at Ashtabula lost contact with the remaining 47 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

Returning / full-time students at Kent State University at Ashtabula represent 11.81% of the students in the class of 2023.

After six years, the Kent State University at Ashtabula graduation rate was 32%, and by the eight year mark, 32% of the cohort had completed their degree.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for this group is 53.83% after six years, and 55.07% after eight years.

Kent State University at Ashtabula Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Full-Time Kent State University at Ashtabula Drop Out Rates

41 non first-time / part-time students or 68% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 1 are still enrolled.

• 17 transferred to another institution.

• Kent State University at Ashtabula lost contact with the remaining 23 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

Returning / part-time students at Kent State University at Ashtabula represent 40.94% of the students in the class of 2023.

After six years, the Kent State University at Ashtabula graduation rate was 19%, and by the eight year mark, 20% of the cohort had completed their degree.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for this group is 30.46% after four years, 36.03% after six years, and 37.80% after eight years.

Kent State University at Ashtabula Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Part-Time Kent State University at Ashtabula Drop Out Rates

167 non first-time / part-time students or 80% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 6 are still enrolled.

• 53 transferred to another institution.

• Kent State University at Ashtabula lost contact with the remaining 108 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