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Missouri State West Plains Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

22% 4-Year Graduation Rate
22% 6-Year Graduation Rate
51% Retention Rate

Missouri State University - West Plains 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

How many Missouri State West Plains first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore Missouri State West Plains retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.

Missouri State West Plains Retention Rate

51% Freshmen Retention Rate
Below Average Retention Rate

The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.

With 51% students making it past their freshmen year, Missouri State West Plains 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 Missouri, the average is 69.43%.

Missouri State West Plains Retention  51 out of 100
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Missouri Retention  69 out of 100
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Retention Rate
Missouri State West Plains51%
Nationwide70.57%
Missouri69.43%
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?

Missouri State West Plains Graduation Rates

22% 6-Year Graduation Rate
26.26% Transfer Rate
50.00% Dropout Rate

There were approximately 214 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?

After four years 22% of the cohort graduated. After six years 22% had completed their degree, and 23% 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 Missouri State West Plains graduation rate 22%.

Four Year Graduation Rate  20%
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Six Year Graduation Rate  22%
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  23%
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Missouri State West Plains Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Completion WithinUndergraduatesPercentage
Four Years19420%
Six Years21422%
Eight Years111%
Did Not Complete76477%
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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Missouri State West Plains Drop Out Rate

Approximately 764 students or 77% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 764 students who did not complete their degree?

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Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled00.0%
Transferred26034.0%
Dropped Out49564.8%

Missouri State West Plains Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

Some Students Take More Time To Graduate

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 Missouri State West Plains 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 Missouri State West Plains Graduation Rates

65% First-Time, Full-Time
24% 6-Year Grad Rate
Low Grad Rate

First-time / full-time students at Missouri State University - West Plains represent 65% of the students in the class of 2015, and 71.96% of Missouri State West Plains bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 22%, first-time students in the Missouri State West Plains class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the Missouri State West Plains graduation rate was 24%, and by the eight year mark, 25% 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  22 out of 100
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Six Year Graduation Rate  24 out of 100
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Missouri State West Plains First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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First-Time / Full-Time CompletionsMissouri State West PlainsNationwide
Four Years22%37.92%
Six Years24%46.43%
Eight Years25%47.82%

First-Time / Full-Time Missouri State West Plains Drop Out Rates

486 first-time / full-time students or 75% 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 Enrolled00.00%
Transferred14830.45%
Dropped Out33468.72%

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

10% First-Time, Part-Time
9% 6-Year Grad Rate
Low Grad Rate

First-time / part-time students at Missouri State University - West Plains represent 10.20% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six-year graduation rate of 9%, first-time, part-time students in the Missouri State West Plains class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 11%.

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.

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Eight Year Graduation Rate  11 out of 100
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First-Time / Part-Time Missouri State West Plains Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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First-Time / Part-Time CompletionsMissouri State West PlainsNationwide
Four Years5%14.37%
Six Years9%21.59%
Eight Years11%23.72%

First-Time / Part-Time Missouri State West Plains Drop Out Rates

90 first-time / part-time students or 89% 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 Enrolled44.44%
Transferred2831.11%
Dropped Out5864.44%

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

17% Returning, Full-Time
22% 6-Year Grad Rate
Low Grad Rate

165 Missouri State West Plains students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 16.67% 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 22%, 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 22%.

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  22 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  22 out of 100
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Missouri State West Plains Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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Returning / Full-Time CompletionsMissouri State West PlainsNationwide
Four Years0%49.57%
Six Years22%53.83%
Eight Years22%55.07%

Non First-Time / Full-Time Missouri State West Plains Drop Out Rates

128 non first-time / part-time students or 78% 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 Enrolled10.78%
Transferred5039.06%
Dropped Out7760.16%

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

8% Returning, Part-Time
20% 6-Year Grad Rate
Average Grad Rate

76 Missouri State West Plains students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 7.68% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 20%, 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.

Six Year Graduation Rate  20 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  21 out of 100
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Missouri State West Plains Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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Returning / Part-Time CompletionsMissouri State West PlainsNationwide
Four Years0%30.46%
Six Years20%36.03%
Eight Years21%37.80%

Non First-Time / Part-Time Missouri State West Plains Drop Out Rates

60 non first-time / part-time students or 79% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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Returning / Part-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled00.00%
Transferred3456.67%
Dropped Out2643.33%

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