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Ohio State University - Lima Campus Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

10% 4-Year Graduation Rate
14% 6-Year Graduation Rate
43% Retention Rate

Ohio State University - Lima Campus 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

Are students coming back to Ohio State University - Lima Campus after their first year? Are Ohio State University - Lima Campus students graduating in a timely manner? What happens to the students who don't graduate? Get all your questions answered here.

Ohio State University - Lima Campus Retention Rate

43% 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 43% students making it past their freshmen year, Ohio State University - Lima Campus 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 Ohio, the average is 69.84%.

Ohio State University - Lima Campus Retention  43 out of 100
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Ohio Retention  70 out of 100
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Retention Rate
Ohio State University - Lima Campus43%
Nationwide70.57%
Ohio69.84%
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?

Ohio State University - Lima Campus Graduation Rates

14% 6-Year Graduation Rate
61.23% Transfer Rate
24.08% Dropout Rate

How many of the estimated 94 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?

After four years 10% of the cohort graduated. After six years 14% had completed their degree, and 14% after eight years.

The official graduation rate of Ohio State University - Lima Campus is 14%. This is the percentage of students who completed their degree within 150% of the published time. That means six years for a standard bachelor's degree program.

The average length of time it takes an Ohio State University - Lima Campus undergraduate student to complete their bachelor's degree is 4.34 years.

Four Year Graduation Rate  11%
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Six Year Graduation Rate  14%
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  14%
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Ohio State University - Lima Campus Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Completion WithinUndergraduatesPercentage
Four Years7611%
Six Years9414%
Eight Years30%
Did Not Complete58286%
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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Ohio State University - Lima Campus Drop Out Rate

Approximately 582 students or 86% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 582 students who did not complete their degree?

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Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled10.2%
Transferred41771.6%
Dropped Out16428.2%

Ohio State University - Lima Campus Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

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Race/EthnicityGraduation Rate
Asian11%
Black / African-American5%
International100%
Multi-Ethnic14%
Unknown13%
White20%

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 Ohio State University - Lima Campus 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 Ohio State University - Lima Campus Graduation Rates

72% First-Time, Full-Time
12% 6-Year Grad Rate
Low Grad Rate

First-time / full-time students at Ohio State University - Lima Campus represent 72% of the students in the class of 2015, and 63.83% of Ohio State University - Lima Campus bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 10%, first-time students in the Ohio State University - Lima Campus class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the Ohio State University - Lima Campus graduation rate was 12%, and by the eight year mark, 13% 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  10 out of 100
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Six Year Graduation Rate  12 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  13 out of 100
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Ohio State University - Lima Campus First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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First-Time / Full-Time CompletionsOhio State University - Lima CampusNationwide
Four Years10%37.92%
Six Years12%46.43%
Eight Years13%47.82%

First-Time / Full-Time Ohio State University - Lima Campus Drop Out Rates

425 first-time / full-time students or 87% 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 Enrolled10.24%
Transferred33278.12%
Dropped Out9221.65%

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

2% First-Time, Part-Time
12% 6-Year Grad Rate
Low Grad Rate

First-time / part-time students at Ohio State University - Lima Campus represent 2.50% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six-year graduation rate of 12%, first-time, part-time students in the Ohio State University - Lima Campus class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 12%.

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.

Six Year Graduation Rate  12 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  12 out of 100
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First-Time / Part-Time Ohio State University - Lima Campus Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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First-Time / Part-Time CompletionsOhio State University - Lima CampusNationwide
Four Years6%14.37%
Six Years12%21.59%
Eight Years12%23.72%

First-Time / Part-Time Ohio State University - Lima Campus Drop Out Rates

15 first-time / part-time students or 88% 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 Enrolled00.00%
Transferred746.67%
Dropped Out853.33%

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

18% Returning, Full-Time
21% 6-Year Grad Rate
Low Grad Rate

121 Ohio State University - Lima Campus students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 17.77% 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 21%, 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 21%.

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  21 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  21 out of 100
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Ohio State University - Lima Campus Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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Returning / Full-Time CompletionsOhio State University - Lima CampusNationwide
Four Years0%49.57%
Six Years21%53.83%
Eight Years21%55.07%

Non First-Time / Full-Time Ohio State University - Lima Campus Drop Out Rates

95 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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First-Time / Part-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled00.00%
Transferred6063.16%
Dropped Out3536.84%

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

8% Returning, Part-Time
11% 6-Year Grad Rate
Low Grad Rate

54 Ohio State University - Lima Campus students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 7.93% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 11%, 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 11%.

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  11 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  11 out of 100
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Ohio State University - Lima Campus Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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Returning / Part-Time CompletionsOhio State University - Lima CampusNationwide
Four Years0%30.46%
Six Years11%36.03%
Eight Years11%37.80%

Non First-Time / Part-Time Ohio State University - Lima Campus Drop Out Rates

47 non 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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Returning / Part-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled00.00%
Transferred1838.30%
Dropped Out2961.70%

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