by our College Data Analytics TeamMake an informed decision about your education by understanding Kutztown University 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.
The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.
With 77% students making it past their freshmen year, Kutztown University has freshmen retention rates above the national average.
Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.
When looking at just colleges and universities in Pennsylvania, the average is 73.24%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Kutztown University | 77% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Pennsylvania | 73.24% |
How many of the estimated 1,582 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
After four years 34% of the cohort graduated. After six years 55% had completed their degree, and 56% 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 Kutztown University graduation rate 55%.
How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree at Kutztown University? The standard length of time for most students is 4.34 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1,148 | 40% |
| Six Years | 1,582 | 55% |
| Eight Years | 22 | 1% |
| Did Not Complete | 1,266 | 44% |
Approximately 1266 students or 44% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 1266 students who did not complete their degree?
8 are still enrolled.
830 transferred to another institution.
Kutztown University lost contact with the remaining 426 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 8 | 0.6% |
| Transferred | 830 | 65.6% |
| Dropped Out | 426 | 33.6% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 25% |
| Asian | 42% |
| Black / African-American | 34% |
| Hawaiian | 33% |
| Hispanic | 39% |
| International | 65% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 42% |
| Unknown | 38% |
| White | 56% |
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 Kutztown University 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 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania represent 72% of the students in the class of 2015, and 68.84% of Kutztown University bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 34%, first-time students in the Kutztown University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Kutztown University graduation rate was 53%, and by the eight year mark, 53% 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 | Kutztown University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 34% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 53% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 53% | 47.82% |
967 first-time / full-time students or 47% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
8 are still enrolled.
652 transferred to another institution.
Kutztown University lost contact with the remaining 307 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 8 | 0.83% |
| Transferred | 652 | 67.43% |
| Dropped Out | 307 | 31.75% |
First-time / part-time students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania represent 0.28% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 13%, first-time, part-time students in the Kutztown 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 13%.
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 | Kutztown University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 13% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 13% | 23.72% |
7 first-time / part-time students or 87% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
3 transferred to another institution.
Kutztown University lost contact with the remaining 4 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 3 | 42.86% |
| Dropped Out | 4 | 57.14% |
726 Kutztown University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 25.30% 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 63%, 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 64%.
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 | Kutztown University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 63% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 64% | 55.07% |
261 non first-time / part-time students or 36% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
2 are still enrolled.
159 transferred to another institution.
Kutztown University lost contact with the remaining 100 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 2 | 0.77% |
| Transferred | 159 | 60.92% |
| Dropped Out | 100 | 38.31% |
64 Kutztown University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 2.23% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 48%, 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 52%.
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 | Kutztown University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 48% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 52% | 37.80% |
31 non first-time / part-time students or 48% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
16 transferred to another institution.
Kutztown University lost contact with the remaining 15 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 16 | 51.61% |
| Dropped Out | 15 | 48.39% |
