Lander University Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

Lander University 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

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

• Lander University Retention Rate
• Lander 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
• Lander University Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

Lander University Retention Rate

Freshmen retention rate refers to the percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year.

With 75% students making it past their freshmen year, Lander 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 South Carolina, the average is 65.91%.

Lander University Graduation Rates

How many of the estimated 424 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?

24% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 47% in six years, and 48% in 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 Lander University graduation rate 47%.

The typical Lander University student takes 4.49 years to complete their bachelor's degree.

Lander University Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Lander University Drop Out Rate

Approximately 461 students or 52% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 461 students who did not complete their degree?

• 3 are still enrolled.

• 373 transferred to another institution.

• Lander University lost contact with the remaining 84 who we assumed dropped out.

Lander University Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

Some Students Take More Time To Graduate

Some schools have mainly first-time, full-time students, while others cater to part-time students, transfer students, or adult learners. For a variety of reasons first-time, full-time students under the age of 25 are usually more likely to graduate in four years.

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

Comparing the graduation rates of specific cohorts shown below will be more revealing than the overall statistics shared above.

First-Time / Full-Time Lander University Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at Lander University represent 68% of the students in the class of 2015, and 62.74% of Lander University bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 24%, first-time students in the Lander University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the Lander University graduation rate was 44%, and by the eight year mark, 45% 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.

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

First-Time / Full-Time Lander University Drop Out Rates

336 first-time / full-time students or 55% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 3 are still enrolled.

• 270 transferred to another institution.

• Lander University lost contact with the remaining 62 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at Lander University represent 0.11% of the students in the class of 2015.

First-Time / Part-Time Lander University Graduation Rates vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time Lander University Drop Out Rates

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

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 0 transferred to another institution.

• Lander University lost contact with the remaining 1 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

220 Lander University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 24.64% 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 57%, 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 58%.

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.

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

Non First-Time / Full-Time Lander University Drop Out Rates

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

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 81 transferred to another institution.

• Lander University lost contact with the remaining 12 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

63 Lander University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 7.05% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 51%, 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 51%.

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.

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

Non First-Time / Part-Time Lander University Drop Out Rates

31 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.

• 22 transferred to another institution.

• Lander University lost contact with the remaining 9 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

• Image Credit: By Bill Fitzpatrick under License