Pacific Islands University Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

Pacific Islands University 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

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

• Pacific Islands University Retention Rate
• Pacific Islands University 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
• Pacific Islands University Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

Pacific Islands University Retention Rate

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

With 100% students making it past their freshmen year, Pacific Islands University has freshmen retention rates above the national average.

Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.

Pacific Islands University Graduation Rates

Of the 19 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?

0% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 22% in six years, and 28% 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 Pacific Islands University graduation rate 22%.

The average Pacific Islands University student takes 4.50 years to graduate with their bachelors.

Pacific Islands University Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Pacific Islands University Drop Out Rate

Pacific Islands University 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 Pacific Islands University are considered 'non-traditional students' who either not first-time, or not full-time, or both.

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First-Time / Full-Time Pacific Islands University Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at Pacific Islands University represent 20% of the students in the class of 2015, and 10.53% of Pacific Islands University bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 0%, first-time students in the Pacific Islands University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the Pacific Islands University graduation rate was 12%, and by the eight year mark, 12% 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.

Pacific Islands University First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

First-Time / Full-Time Pacific Islands University Drop Out Rates

15 first-time / full-time students or 88% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 0 transferred to another institution.

• Pacific Islands University lost contact with the remaining 15 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at Pacific Islands University represent 12.79% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six-year graduation rate of 9%, first-time, part-time students in the Pacific Islands University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 9%.

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 Pacific Islands University Graduation Rates vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time Pacific Islands University Drop Out Rates

10 first-time / part-time students or 91% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 0 transferred to another institution.

• Pacific Islands University lost contact with the remaining 10 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

37 Pacific Islands University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 43.02% 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 41%, 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 54%.

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.

Pacific Islands University Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Full-Time Pacific Islands University Drop Out Rates

17 non first-time / part-time students or 46% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 0 transferred to another institution.

• Pacific Islands University lost contact with the remaining 17 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

21 Pacific Islands University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 24.42% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 5%, 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 5%.

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.

Pacific Islands University Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Part-Time Pacific Islands University Drop Out Rates

20 non first-time / part-time students or 95% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 0 transferred to another institution.

• Pacific Islands University 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