Kent State University at Tuscarawas Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

Kent State University at Tuscarawas 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

Make an informed decision about your education by understanding Kent State University at Tuscarawas 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 Tuscarawas Retention Rate
• Kent State University at Tuscarawas 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 Tuscarawas Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

Kent State University at Tuscarawas Retention Rate

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

With 50% students making it past their freshmen year, Kent State University at Tuscarawas 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 Tuscarawas Graduation Rates

How many of the estimated 227 students in the class of 2023 actually finished their degree in a timely fashion?

Four years after beginning their degree, 34% of those students had graduated. By 2025, six years after starting their degree, 37% of the students had graduated and after eight years 37% 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 Tuscarawas graduation rate 37%.

Kent State University at Tuscarawas 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 Tuscarawas Drop Out Rate

Approximately 386 students or 63% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 386 students who did not complete their degree?

• 2 are still enrolled.

• 104 transferred to another institution.

• Kent State University at Tuscarawas lost contact with the remaining 273 who we assumed dropped out.

Kent State University at Tuscarawas 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 Tuscarawas are considered 'non-traditional students' who are not first-time, full-time, and under 25.

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 Kent State University at Tuscarawas Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at Kent State University at Tuscarawas represent 40.33% of the students in the class of 2023.

After six years, the Kent State University at Tuscarawas graduation rate was 38%, and by the eight year mark, 38% 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 Tuscarawas First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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

154 first-time / full-time students or 62% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 5 are still enrolled.

• 41 transferred to another institution.

• Kent State University at Tuscarawas lost contact with the remaining 108 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at Kent State University at Tuscarawas represent 21.14% of the students in the class of 2023.

After six years, the Kent State University at Tuscarawas graduation rate was 31%, and by the eight year mark, 31% 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 Tuscarawas Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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

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

Of those who did not finish:

• 2 are still enrolled.

• 27 transferred to another institution.

• Kent State University at Tuscarawas lost contact with the remaining 61 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

Returning / full-time students at Kent State University at Tuscarawas represent 13.98% of the students in the class of 2023.

After six years, the Kent State University at Tuscarawas graduation rate was 51%, and by the eight year mark, 51% 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 Tuscarawas Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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

42 non first-time / part-time students or 49% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 19 transferred to another institution.

• Kent State University at Tuscarawas 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 Tuscarawas represent 24.55% of the students in the class of 2023.

After six years, the Kent State University at Tuscarawas graduation rate was 33%, and by the eight year mark, 33% 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 Tuscarawas Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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

100 non first-time / part-time students or 67% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 2 are still enrolled.

• 17 transferred to another institution.

• Kent State University at Tuscarawas lost contact with the remaining 81 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