by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many MSU Denver first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore MSU Denver retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.
The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.
With 61% students making it past their freshmen year, MSU Denver 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 Colorado, the average is 70.70%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| MSU Denver | 61% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Colorado | 70.70% |
How many of the estimated 2,361 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
After four years 7% of the cohort graduated. After six years 32% had completed their degree, and 35% after eight years.
The official graduation rate of MSU Denver is 32%. This is the percentage of students who completed their degree within 150% of the published time. That means six years for a standard bachelor's degree program.
The average MSU Denver student takes 4.92 years to graduate with their bachelors.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1,432 | 19% |
| Six Years | 2,361 | 32% |
| Eight Years | 276 | 3% |
| Did Not Complete | 4,840 | 65% |
Approximately 4840 students or 65% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 4840 students who did not complete their degree?
67 are still enrolled.
2526 transferred to another institution.
MSU Denver lost contact with the remaining 2146 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 67 | 1.4% |
| Transferred | 2526 | 52.2% |
| Dropped Out | 2,146 | 44.3% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 40% |
| Asian | 36% |
| Black / African-American | 21% |
| Hispanic | 31% |
| International | 56% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 24% |
| Unknown | 25% |
| White | 34% |
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 MSU Denver 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 Metropolitan State University of Denver represent 27% of the students in the class of 2015, and 22.79% of MSU Denver bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 7%, first-time students in the MSU Denver class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the MSU Denver graduation rate was 27%, and by the eight year mark, 32% 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 | MSU Denver | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 7% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 27% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 32% | 47.82% |
1377 first-time / full-time students or 68% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
67 are still enrolled.
652 transferred to another institution.
MSU Denver lost contact with the remaining 659 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 67 | 4.87% |
| Transferred | 652 | 47.35% |
| Dropped Out | 659 | 47.86% |
First-time / part-time students at Metropolitan State University of Denver represent 9.51% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 10%, first-time, part-time students in the MSU Denver class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 14%.
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 | MSU Denver | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 10% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 14% | 23.72% |
608 first-time / part-time students or 86% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
24 are still enrolled.
248 transferred to another institution.
MSU Denver lost contact with the remaining 336 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 24 | 3.95% |
| Transferred | 248 | 40.79% |
| Dropped Out | 336 | 55.26% |
2763 MSU Denver students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 36.95% 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 45%, 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 47%.
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 | MSU Denver | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 45% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 47% | 55.07% |
1455 non first-time / part-time students or 53% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
32 are still enrolled.
867 transferred to another institution.
MSU Denver lost contact with the remaining 556 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 32 | 2.20% |
| Transferred | 867 | 59.59% |
| Dropped Out | 556 | 38.21% |
1977 MSU Denver students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 26.44% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 26%, 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 29%.
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 | MSU Denver | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 26% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 29% | 37.80% |
1400 non first-time / part-time students or 71% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
46 are still enrolled.
759 transferred to another institution.
MSU Denver lost contact with the remaining 595 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 46 | 3.29% |
| Transferred | 759 | 54.21% |
| Dropped Out | 595 | 42.50% |
