Olivet Nazarene Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

Olivet Nazarene University 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

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

• Olivet Nazarene Retention Rate
• Olivet Nazarene 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
• Olivet Nazarene Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

Olivet Nazarene Retention Rate

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

With 75% students making it past their freshmen year, Olivet Nazarene 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 Illinois, the average is 72.64%.

Olivet Nazarene Graduation Rates

There were approximately 655 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?

54% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 65% in six years, and 65% 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 Olivet Nazarene graduation rate 65%.

The typical Olivet Nazarene student takes 4.18 years to complete their bachelor's degree.

Olivet Nazarene Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Olivet Nazarene Drop Out Rate

Approximately 350 students or 35% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 350 students who did not complete their degree?

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 255 transferred to another institution.

• Olivet Nazarene lost contact with the remaining 93 who we assumed dropped out.

Olivet Nazarene 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 Olivet Nazarene are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.

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First-Time / Full-Time Olivet Nazarene Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at Olivet Nazarene University represent 71% of the students in the class of 2015, and 71.30% of Olivet Nazarene bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 54%, first-time students in the Olivet Nazarene class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the Olivet Nazarene graduation rate was 65%, and by the eight year mark, 65% 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.

Olivet Nazarene First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

First-Time / Full-Time Olivet Nazarene Drop Out Rates

248 first-time / full-time students or 35% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 191 transferred to another institution.

• Olivet Nazarene lost contact with the remaining 56 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at Olivet Nazarene University represent 0.69% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six-year graduation rate of 29%, first-time, part-time students in the Olivet Nazarene class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 29%.

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 Olivet Nazarene Graduation Rates vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time Olivet Nazarene Drop Out Rates

5 first-time / part-time students or 71% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 3 transferred to another institution.

• Olivet Nazarene lost contact with the remaining 2 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

196 Olivet Nazarene students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 19.41% 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 66%, 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 66%.

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.

Olivet Nazarene Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Full-Time Olivet Nazarene Drop Out Rates

67 non first-time / part-time students or 34% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 1 are still enrolled.

• 51 transferred to another institution.

• Olivet Nazarene lost contact with the remaining 15 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

89 Olivet Nazarene students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 8.81% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 64%, 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 66%.

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.

Olivet Nazarene Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Part-Time Olivet Nazarene Drop Out Rates

30 non first-time / part-time students or 34% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 10 transferred to another institution.

• Olivet Nazarene lost contact with the remaining 20 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