by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many Oregon State first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore Oregon State retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.
Freshmen retention rate refers to the percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year.
With 85% students making it past their freshmen year, Oregon State 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 Oregon, the average is 67.48%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Oregon State | 85% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Oregon | 67.48% |
Of the 3,855 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?
After four years 32% of the cohort graduated. After six years 61% had completed their degree, and 64% after 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 Oregon State graduation rate 61%.
The average length of time it takes an Oregon State undergraduate student to complete their bachelor's degree is 4.58 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 2,467 | 39% |
| Six Years | 3,855 | 61% |
| Eight Years | 174 | 3% |
| Did Not Complete | 2,287 | 36% |
Approximately 2287 students or 36% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 2287 students who did not complete their degree?
34 are still enrolled.
1406 transferred to another institution.
Oregon State lost contact with the remaining 802 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 34 | 1.5% |
| Transferred | 1406 | 61.5% |
| Dropped Out | 802 | 35.1% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 48% |
| Asian | 78% |
| Black / African-American | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 62% |
| Hispanic | 62% |
| International | 69% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 67% |
| Unknown | 83% |
| White | 70% |
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 Oregon State 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 students at Oregon State University represent 55% of the students in the class of 2015, and 57.80% of Oregon State bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 32%, first-time students in the Oregon State class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Oregon State graduation rate was 64%, and by the eight year mark, 67% 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 | Oregon State | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 32% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 64% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 67% | 47.82% |
1127 first-time / full-time students or 33% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
34 are still enrolled.
759 transferred to another institution.
Oregon State lost contact with the remaining 330 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 34 | 3.02% |
| Transferred | 759 | 67.35% |
| Dropped Out | 330 | 29.28% |
First-time / part-time students at Oregon State University represent 3.51% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 29%, first-time, part-time students in the Oregon State class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 33%.
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 | Oregon State | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 10% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 29% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 33% | 23.72% |
148 first-time / part-time students or 67% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
5 are still enrolled.
101 transferred to another institution.
Oregon State lost contact with the remaining 42 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 5 | 3.38% |
| Transferred | 101 | 68.24% |
| Dropped Out | 42 | 28.38% |
1792 Oregon State students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 28.35% 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 65%, 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 67%.
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 | Oregon State | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 65% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 67% | 55.07% |
595 non first-time / part-time students or 33% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
20 are still enrolled.
339 transferred to another institution.
Oregon State lost contact with the remaining 236 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 20 | 3.36% |
| Transferred | 339 | 56.97% |
| Dropped Out | 236 | 39.66% |
843 Oregon State students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 13.34% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 48%, 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 51%.
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 | Oregon State | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 48% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 51% | 37.80% |
417 non first-time / part-time students or 49% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
16 are still enrolled.
207 transferred to another institution.
Oregon State lost contact with the remaining 194 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 16 | 3.84% |
| Transferred | 207 | 49.64% |
| Dropped Out | 194 | 46.52% |
