by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many OHIO Chillicothe first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore OHIO Chillicothe retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.
The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.
With 56% students making it past their freshmen year, OHIO Chillicothe 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%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| OHIO Chillicothe | 56% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Ohio | 69.84% |
Of the 121 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?
After four years 16% of the cohort graduated. After six years 29% had completed their degree, and 31% after eight years.
The official graduation rate of OHIO Chillicothe is 29%. 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.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 84 | 20% |
| Six Years | 121 | 29% |
| Eight Years | 11 | 2% |
| Did Not Complete | 290 | 69% |
Approximately 290 students or 69% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 290 students who did not complete their degree?
6 are still enrolled.
90 transferred to another institution.
OHIO Chillicothe lost contact with the remaining 196 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 6 | 2.1% |
| Transferred | 90 | 31.0% |
| Dropped Out | 196 | 67.6% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 50% |
| Black / African-American | 7% |
| Hispanic | 20% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 20% |
| Unknown | 29% |
| White | 20% |
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 OHIO Chillicothe are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.
How does this school do graduating the type of student you are most concerned bout?
First-time / full-time students at Ohio University - Chillicothe Campus represent 68% of the students in the class of 2015, and 58.68% of OHIO Chillicothe bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 16%, first-time students in the OHIO Chillicothe class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the OHIO Chillicothe graduation rate was 25%, and by the eight year mark, 27% 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 | OHIO Chillicothe | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 16% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 25% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 27% | 47.82% |
210 first-time / full-time students or 73% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
6 are still enrolled.
63 transferred to another institution.
OHIO Chillicothe lost contact with the remaining 144 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 6 | 2.86% |
| Transferred | 63 | 30.00% |
| Dropped Out | 144 | 68.57% |
First-time / part-time students at Ohio University - Chillicothe Campus represent 7.76% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 15%, first-time, part-time students in the OHIO Chillicothe class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 21%.
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 | OHIO Chillicothe | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 12% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 15% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 21% | 23.72% |
26 first-time / part-time students or 79% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
11 transferred to another institution.
OHIO Chillicothe lost contact with the remaining 14 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 3.85% |
| Transferred | 11 | 42.31% |
| Dropped Out | 14 | 53.85% |
73 OHIO Chillicothe students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 17.18% 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 42%, 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 42%.
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 | OHIO Chillicothe | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 42% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 42% | 55.07% |
42 non first-time / part-time students or 58% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
14 transferred to another institution.
OHIO Chillicothe lost contact with the remaining 28 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 14 | 33.33% |
| Dropped Out | 28 | 66.67% |
28 OHIO Chillicothe students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 6.59% of the students in the class of 2015.
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.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 57%.
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 | OHIO Chillicothe | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 54% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 57% | 37.80% |
12 non first-time / part-time students or 43% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
2 transferred to another institution.
OHIO Chillicothe lost contact with the remaining 10 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 2 | 16.67% |
| Dropped Out | 10 | 83.33% |
