by our College Data Analytics TeamAre students coming back to Lindenwood University after their first year? Are Lindenwood University students graduating in a timely manner? What happens to the students who don't graduate? Get all your questions answered here.
The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.
With 75% students making it past their freshmen year, Lindenwood 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 Missouri, the average is 69.43%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Lindenwood University | 75% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Missouri | 69.43% |
There were approximately 1,424 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?
Four years after beginning their degree, 29% of those students had graduated. By 2017, six years after starting their degree, 52% of the students had graduated and after eight years 54% of this class completed their degree.
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 Lindenwood University graduation rate 52%.
How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree at Lindenwood University? The standard length of time for most students is 4.40 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1,035 | 38% |
| Six Years | 1,424 | 52% |
| Eight Years | 60 | 2% |
| Did Not Complete | 1,248 | 46% |
Approximately 1248 students or 46% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 1248 students who did not complete their degree?
2 are still enrolled.
706 transferred to another institution.
Lindenwood University lost contact with the remaining 535 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 2 | 0.2% |
| Transferred | 706 | 56.6% |
| Dropped Out | 535 | 42.9% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 25% |
| Asian | 43% |
| Black / African-American | 36% |
| Hawaiian | 33% |
| Hispanic | 36% |
| International | 60% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 53% |
| Unknown | 30% |
| White | 49% |
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 Lindenwood University 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 Lindenwood University represent 46% of the students in the class of 2015, and 42.70% of Lindenwood University bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 29%, first-time students in the Lindenwood University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Lindenwood University graduation rate was 49%, and by the eight year mark, 50% 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 | Lindenwood University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 29% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 49% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 50% | 47.82% |
623 first-time / full-time students or 50% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
2 are still enrolled.
351 transferred to another institution.
Lindenwood University lost contact with the remaining 267 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 2 | 0.32% |
| Transferred | 351 | 56.34% |
| Dropped Out | 267 | 42.86% |
First-time / part-time students at Lindenwood University represent 3.18% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 33%, first-time, part-time students in the Lindenwood University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 34%.
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 | Lindenwood University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 9% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 33% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 34% | 23.72% |
57 first-time / part-time students or 66% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
41 transferred to another institution.
Lindenwood University lost contact with the remaining 16 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 41 | 71.93% |
| Dropped Out | 16 | 28.07% |
1273 Lindenwood University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 46.58% 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 58%, 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 60%.
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 | Lindenwood University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 58% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 60% | 55.07% |
503 non first-time / part-time students or 40% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
2 are still enrolled.
277 transferred to another institution.
Lindenwood University lost contact with the remaining 224 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 2 | 0.40% |
| Transferred | 277 | 55.07% |
| Dropped Out | 224 | 44.53% |
124 Lindenwood University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 4.54% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 43%, 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 47%.
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 | Lindenwood University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 43% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 47% | 37.80% |
65 non first-time / part-time students or 53% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
37 transferred to another institution.
Lindenwood University lost contact with the remaining 28 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 37 | 56.92% |
| Dropped Out | 28 | 43.08% |
