by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many Middle Tennessee State University first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore Middle Tennessee State University retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.
The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.
With 79% students making it past their freshmen year, Middle Tennessee State 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 Tennessee, the average is 71.48%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee State University | 79% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Tennessee | 71.48% |
How many of the estimated 3,186 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
20% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 45% in six years, and 49% 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 Middle Tennessee State University graduation rate 45%.
The average Middle Tennessee State University student takes 4.55 years to graduate with their bachelors.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 2,056 | 29% |
| Six Years | 3,186 | 45% |
| Eight Years | 301 | 4% |
| Did Not Complete | 3,560 | 51% |
Approximately 3560 students or 51% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 3560 students who did not complete their degree?
48 are still enrolled.
1641 transferred to another institution.
Middle Tennessee State University lost contact with the remaining 1828 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 48 | 1.3% |
| Transferred | 1641 | 46.1% |
| Dropped Out | 1,828 | 51.3% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 22% |
| Asian | 59% |
| Black / African-American | 45% |
| Hispanic | 48% |
| International | 80% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 42% |
| White | 54% |
First-time, full-time students under the age of 25 are much more likely to graduate in four years. Some schools cater to mostly traditional students while others cater to 'non-traditional' students. So called 'non-traditional' students include part-time students or those who may be returning after an absense. It is common for part-time and/or adult students to take longer to graduate.
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 Middle Tennessee State University are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.
Examining the graduation rates of the specific cohorts shown below may be more revealing than looking at the overall graduaton rates.
First-time / full-time students at Middle Tennessee State University represent 51% of the students in the class of 2015, and 49.28% of Middle Tennessee State University bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 20%, first-time students in the Middle Tennessee State University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Middle Tennessee State University graduation rate was 43%, and by the eight year mark, 46% 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 | Middle Tennessee State University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 20% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 43% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 46% | 47.82% |
1942 first-time / full-time students or 54% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
48 are still enrolled.
912 transferred to another institution.
Middle Tennessee State University lost contact with the remaining 980 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 48 | 2.47% |
| Transferred | 912 | 46.96% |
| Dropped Out | 980 | 50.46% |
First-time / part-time students at Middle Tennessee State University represent 1.70% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 17%, first-time, part-time students in the Middle Tennessee State 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 23%.
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 | Middle Tennessee State University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 4% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 17% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 23% | 23.72% |
93 first-time / part-time students or 77% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
3 are still enrolled.
28 transferred to another institution.
Middle Tennessee State University lost contact with the remaining 62 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 3 | 3.23% |
| Transferred | 28 | 30.11% |
| Dropped Out | 62 | 66.67% |
2291 Middle Tennessee State University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 32.51% 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 56%, 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 59%.
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 | Middle Tennessee State University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 56% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 59% | 55.07% |
944 non first-time / part-time students or 41% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
21 are still enrolled.
447 transferred to another institution.
Middle Tennessee State University lost contact with the remaining 476 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 21 | 2.22% |
| Transferred | 447 | 47.35% |
| Dropped Out | 476 | 50.42% |
1011 Middle Tennessee State University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 14.35% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 30%, 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 43%.
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 | Middle Tennessee State University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 30% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 43% | 37.80% |
581 non first-time / part-time students or 57% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
17 are still enrolled.
254 transferred to another institution.
Middle Tennessee State University lost contact with the remaining 310 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 17 | 2.93% |
| Transferred | 254 | 43.72% |
| Dropped Out | 310 | 53.36% |
