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Louisiana State University - Alexandria Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

13% 4-Year Graduation Rate
28% 6-Year Graduation Rate
60% Retention Rate

Louisiana State University - Alexandria 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

Make an informed decision about your education by understanding Louisiana State University - Alexandria 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.

Louisiana State University - Alexandria Retention Rate

60% Freshmen Retention Rate
Below Average Retention Rate

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

With 60% students making it past their freshmen year, Louisiana State University - Alexandria has freshmen retention rates similar to the national average.

Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.

When looking at just colleges and universities in Louisiana, the average is 67.86%.

Louisiana State University - Alexandria Retention  60 out of 100
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Louisiana Retention  68 out of 100
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Retention Rate
Louisiana State University - Alexandria60%
Nationwide70.57%
Louisiana67.86%
Low retention rates may be a signal that a lot of students plan on transferring after a year or two. Is that the case here?

Louisiana State University - Alexandria Graduation Rates

28% 6-Year Graduation Rate
16.34% Transfer Rate
47.87% Dropout Rate

How many of the estimated 236 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?

13% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 28% in six years, and 31% 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 Louisiana State University - Alexandria graduation rate 28%.

How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree at Louisiana State University - Alexandria? The standard length of time for most students is 4.59 years.

Four Year Graduation Rate  16%
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Six Year Graduation Rate  28%
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  31%
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Louisiana State University - Alexandria Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Completion WithinUndergraduatesPercentage
Four Years13216%
Six Years23628%
Eight Years283%
Did Not Complete58769%
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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Louisiana State University - Alexandria Drop Out Rate

Approximately 587 students or 69% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 587 students who did not complete their degree?

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Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled30.5%
Transferred14224.2%
Dropped Out41670.9%

Louisiana State University - Alexandria Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

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Race/EthnicityGraduation Rate
American Indian or Alaskan Native15%
Asian25%
Black / African-American29%
Hispanic25%
International60%
Multi-Ethnic14%
White33%

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 Louisiana State University - Alexandria 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 Louisiana State University - Alexandria Graduation Rates

38% First-Time, Full-Time
31% 6-Year Grad Rate
Low Grad Rate

First-time / full-time students at Louisiana State University - Alexandria represent 38% of the students in the class of 2015, and 41.10% of Louisiana State University - Alexandria bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 13%, first-time students in the Louisiana State University - Alexandria class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the Louisiana State University - Alexandria graduation rate was 31%, and by the eight year mark, 34% 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.

Four Year Graduation Rate  13 out of 100
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Six Year Graduation Rate  31 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  34 out of 100
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Louisiana State University - Alexandria First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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First-Time / Full-Time CompletionsLouisiana State University - AlexandriaNationwide
Four Years13%37.92%
Six Years31%46.43%
Eight Years34%47.82%

First-Time / Full-Time Louisiana State University - Alexandria Drop Out Rates

210 first-time / full-time students or 66% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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First-Time / Full-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled31.43%
Transferred6832.38%
Dropped Out13262.86%

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

14% First-Time, Part-Time
21% 6-Year Grad Rate
Low Grad Rate

First-time / part-time students at Louisiana State University - Alexandria represent 14.50% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six-year graduation rate of 21%, first-time, part-time students in the Louisiana State University - Alexandria class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 24%.

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.

Six Year Graduation Rate  21 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  24 out of 100
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First-Time / Part-Time Louisiana State University - Alexandria Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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First-Time / Part-Time CompletionsLouisiana State University - AlexandriaNationwide
Four Years6%14.37%
Six Years21%21.59%
Eight Years24%23.72%

First-Time / Part-Time Louisiana State University - Alexandria Drop Out Rates

96 first-time / part-time students or 76% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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First-Time / Part-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled66.25%
Transferred99.38%
Dropped Out8184.38%

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

26% Returning, Full-Time
32% 6-Year Grad Rate
Low Grad Rate

228 Louisiana State University - Alexandria students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 26.24% 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 32%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate lower than the national average for students in this category.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 34%.

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.

Six Year Graduation Rate  32 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  34 out of 100
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Louisiana State University - Alexandria Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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Returning / Full-Time CompletionsLouisiana State University - AlexandriaNationwide
Four Years0%49.57%
Six Years32%53.83%
Eight Years34%55.07%

Non First-Time / Full-Time Louisiana State University - Alexandria Drop Out Rates

151 non first-time / part-time students or 66% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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First-Time / Part-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled117.28%
Transferred4227.81%
Dropped Out9864.90%

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

21% Returning, Part-Time
22% 6-Year Grad Rate
Good Grad Rate

181 Louisiana State University - Alexandria students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 20.83% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 22%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate lower than the national average.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 28%.

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.

Six Year Graduation Rate  22 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  28 out of 100
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Louisiana State University - Alexandria Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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Returning / Part-Time CompletionsLouisiana State University - AlexandriaNationwide
Four Years0%30.46%
Six Years22%36.03%
Eight Years28%37.80%

Non First-Time / Part-Time Louisiana State University - Alexandria Drop Out Rates

130 non first-time / part-time students or 72% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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Returning / Part-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled21.54%
Transferred2317.69%
Dropped Out10580.77%

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