by our College Data Analytics TeamHow long does it take to earn a degree at Martin University? Find out how many students return after their freshman year, how long it takes to graduate, and what happens to the students who don't.
The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.
With 20% students making it past their freshmen year, Martin University 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 Indiana, the average is 70.89%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Martin University | 20% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Indiana | 70.89% |
How many of the estimated 24 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
After four years 1% of the cohort graduated. After six years 4% had completed their degree, and 7% after eight years.
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 Martin University graduation rate 4%.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 12 | 2% |
| Six Years | 24 | 4% |
| Eight Years | 15 | 3% |
| Did Not Complete | 535 | 93% |
Approximately 535 students or 93% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 535 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
228 transferred to another institution.
Martin University lost contact with the remaining 305 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 228 | 42.6% |
| Dropped Out | 305 | 57.0% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Black / African-American | 10% |
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 Martin 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 Martin University represent 26% of the students in the class of 2015, and 29.17% of Martin University bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 1%, first-time students in the Martin University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Martin University graduation rate was 5%, and by the eight year mark, 7% 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 | Martin University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 5% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 7% | 47.82% |
139 first-time / full-time students or 93% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
73 transferred to another institution.
Martin University lost contact with the remaining 65 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 73 | 52.52% |
| Dropped Out | 65 | 46.76% |
First-time / part-time students at Martin University represent 65.33% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 2%, first-time, part-time students in the Martin 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 4%.
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 | Martin University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 2% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 4% | 23.72% |
359 first-time / part-time students or 96% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
130 transferred to another institution.
Martin University lost contact with the remaining 228 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 0.28% |
| Transferred | 130 | 36.21% |
| Dropped Out | 228 | 63.51% |
21 Martin University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 3.66% 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 29%, 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 29%.
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 | Martin University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 29% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 29% | 55.07% |
15 non first-time / part-time students or 71% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
10 transferred to another institution.
Martin University lost contact with the remaining 5 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 10 | 66.67% |
| Dropped Out | 5 | 33.33% |
28 Martin University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 4.88% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 18%, 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 21%.
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 | Martin University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 18% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 21% | 37.80% |
22 non first-time / part-time students or 79% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
15 transferred to another institution.
Martin University lost contact with the remaining 7 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 15 | 68.18% |
| Dropped Out | 7 | 31.82% |
