Mitchell Tech Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

Mitchell Technical College 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

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

• Mitchell Tech Retention Rate
• Mitchell Tech Graduation Rate
  • First Time Undergrads Attending Full Time
  • First Time Undergrads Attending Part Time
  • Non-First Time Undergrads Attending Full Time
  • Non-First Time Undergrads Attending Part Time
• Mitchell Tech Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

Mitchell Tech Retention Rate

The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.

With 81% students making it past their freshmen year, Mitchell Tech 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 South Dakota, the average is 75.05%.

Mitchell Tech Graduation Rates

How many of the estimated 360 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?

After four years 69% of the cohort graduated. After six years 68% had completed their degree, and 68% after 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 Mitchell Tech graduation rate 68%.

Mitchell Tech Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Mitchell Tech Drop Out Rate

Approximately 167 students or 32% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 167 students who did not complete their degree?

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 44 transferred to another institution.

• Mitchell Tech lost contact with the remaining 123 who we assumed dropped out.

Mitchell Tech Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

Some Students Take More Time To Graduate

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 Mitchell Tech are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.

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First-Time / Full-Time Mitchell Tech Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at Mitchell Technical College represent 64% of the students in the class of 2015, and 65.28% of Mitchell Tech bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 69%, first-time students in the Mitchell Tech class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the Mitchell Tech graduation rate was 69%, and by the eight year mark, 69% 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.

Mitchell Tech First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

First-Time / Full-Time Mitchell Tech Drop Out Rates

105 first-time / full-time students or 31% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 24 transferred to another institution.

• Mitchell Tech lost contact with the remaining 81 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at Mitchell Technical College represent 4.33% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six-year graduation rate of 26%, first-time, part-time students in the Mitchell Tech class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 26%.

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 Mitchell Tech Graduation Rates vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time Mitchell Tech Drop Out Rates

17 first-time / part-time students or 74% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 3 transferred to another institution.

• Mitchell Tech lost contact with the remaining 14 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

141 Mitchell Tech students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 26.55% 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 77%, 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 79%.

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.

Mitchell Tech Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Full-Time Mitchell Tech Drop Out Rates

30 non first-time / part-time students or 21% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 14 transferred to another institution.

• Mitchell Tech lost contact with the remaining 16 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

25 Mitchell Tech students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 4.71% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 40%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate higher than the national average.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 40%.

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.

Mitchell Tech Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Part-Time Mitchell Tech Drop Out Rates

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

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 3 transferred to another institution.

• Mitchell Tech lost contact with the remaining 12 who we assumed dropped out.

More Resources:

• An Explanation of Freshman Retention Rates.

• How Common is it to Transfer to a Different College?

• Are Non-Traditional Students Less Likely to Graduate?

• How Many People Drop-Out of College?

• How Average Time to Graduate Can Affect the Value of Your Degree.

References

• National Center for Education Statistics