by our College Data Analytics TeamHow long does it take to earn a degree at North Central Technical College? Find out how many students return after their freshman year, how long it takes to graduate, and what happens to the students who don't.
The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.
With 61% students making it past their freshmen year, North Central Technical 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 Wisconsin, the average is 74.47%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| North Central Technical College | 61% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Wisconsin | 74.47% |
How many of the estimated 1,246 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
37% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 52% in six years, and 53% 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 North Central Technical College graduation rate 52%.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1,179 | 49% |
| Six Years | 1,246 | 52% |
| Eight Years | 24 | 1% |
| Did Not Complete | 1,145 | 47% |
Approximately 1145 students or 47% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 1145 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
346 transferred to another institution.
North Central Technical College lost contact with the remaining 773 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 346 | 30.2% |
| Dropped Out | 773 | 67.5% |
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 North Central Technical College 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 Northcentral Technical College represent 28% of the students in the class of 2015, and 21.35% of North Central Technical College bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 37%, first-time students in the North Central Technical College class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the North Central Technical College graduation rate was 39%, and by the eight year mark, 40% 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 | North Central Technical College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 37% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 39% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 40% | 47.82% |
410 first-time / full-time students or 60% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
113 transferred to another institution.
North Central Technical College lost contact with the remaining 289 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 113 | 27.56% |
| Dropped Out | 289 | 70.49% |
First-time / part-time students at Northcentral Technical College represent 33.18% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 58%, first-time, part-time students in the North Central Technical College class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 59%.
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 | North Central Technical College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 55% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 58% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 59% | 23.72% |
332 first-time / part-time students or 41% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
3 are still enrolled.
105 transferred to another institution.
North Central Technical College lost contact with the remaining 224 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 3 | 0.90% |
| Transferred | 105 | 31.63% |
| Dropped Out | 224 | 67.47% |
456 North Central Technical College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 18.80% 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 54%, 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 55%.
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 | North Central Technical College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 54% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 55% | 55.07% |
207 non first-time / part-time students or 45% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
11 are still enrolled.
69 transferred to another institution.
North Central Technical College lost contact with the remaining 127 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 11 | 5.31% |
| Transferred | 69 | 33.33% |
| Dropped Out | 127 | 61.35% |
477 North Central Technical College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 19.66% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 58%, 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 59%.
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 | North Central Technical College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 58% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 59% | 37.80% |
196 non first-time / part-time students or 41% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
4 are still enrolled.
59 transferred to another institution.
North Central Technical College lost contact with the remaining 133 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 4 | 2.04% |
| Transferred | 59 | 30.10% |
| Dropped Out | 133 | 67.86% |
