National Paralegal College Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

National Paralegal College 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

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

• National Paralegal College Retention Rate
• National Paralegal College 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
• National Paralegal College Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

National Paralegal College Retention Rate

Freshmen retention rate refers to the percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year.

With 50% students making it past their freshmen year, National Paralegal College 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 Arizona, the average is 67.94%.

National Paralegal College Graduation Rates

How many of the estimated 326 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?

26% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 45% in six years, and 45% in 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 National Paralegal College graduation rate 45%.

The average National Paralegal College student takes 4.09 years to graduate with their bachelors.

National Paralegal College Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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National Paralegal College Drop Out Rate

National Paralegal College Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

Some Students Take More Time To Graduate

Some schools have mainly first-time, full-time students, while others cater to part-time students, transfer students, or adult learners. For a variety of reasons first-time, full-time students under the age of 25 are usually more likely to graduate in four years.

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 National Paralegal College are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.

Comparing the graduation rates of specific cohorts shown below will be more revealing than the overall statistics shared above.

First-Time / Full-Time National Paralegal College Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at National Paralegal College represent 27% of the students in the class of 2015, and 18.40% of National Paralegal College bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 26%, first-time students in the National Paralegal College class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the National Paralegal College graduation rate was 30%, and by the eight year mark, 31% 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.

National Paralegal College First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

First-Time / Full-Time National Paralegal College Drop Out Rates

136 first-time / full-time students or 69% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 0 transferred to another institution.

• National Paralegal College lost contact with the remaining 129 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at National Paralegal College represent 0.28% of the students in the class of 2015.

First-Time / Part-Time National Paralegal College Graduation Rates vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time National Paralegal College Drop Out Rates

2 first-time / part-time students or 100% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 0 transferred to another institution.

• National Paralegal College lost contact with the remaining 2 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

511 National Paralegal College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 70.39% 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 51%, 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 51%.

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.

National Paralegal College Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Full-Time National Paralegal College Drop Out Rates

249 non first-time / part-time students or 49% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 4 are still enrolled.

• 0 transferred to another institution.

• National Paralegal College lost contact with the remaining 245 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

16 National Paralegal College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 2.20% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 31%, 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 31%.

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.

National Paralegal College Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Part-Time National Paralegal College Drop Out Rates

11 non first-time / part-time students or 69% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 0 transferred to another institution.

• National Paralegal College lost contact with the remaining 11 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