Parker University Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

Parker University 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

How many Parker University first-year students return for their second year, and how many go on to graduate? Retention and graduation rates help you understand how students progress at Parker University. First year retention shows who comes back, and graduation rates show who finishes and how long it takes.

• Parker University Retention Rate
• Parker 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
• Parker University Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

Parker University Retention Rate

The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.

With 50% students making it past their freshmen year, Parker University has freshmen retention rates below the national average.

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

When looking at just colleges and universities in Texas, the average is 68.17%.

Parker University Graduation Rates

How many of the estimated 242 students in the class of 2023 actually finished their degree in a timely fashion?

Four years after beginning their degree, 74% of those students had graduated. By 2025, six years after starting their degree, 74% of the students had graduated and after eight years 74% of this class completed their degree.

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 Parker University graduation rate 74%.

Parker University Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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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Parker University Drop Out Rate

Approximately 86 students or 26% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 86 students who did not complete their degree?

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 39 transferred to another institution.

• Parker University lost contact with the remaining 38 who we assumed dropped out.

Parker University Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

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.

A meaningful share of students at Parker University are considered 'non-traditional students' who are not first-time, full-time, and under 25.

Looking at the individual cohorts below may tell you more than the overall graduation rate alone.

First-Time / Full-Time Parker University Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at Parker University represent 4.88% of the students in the class of 2023.

After six years, the Parker University graduation rate was 88%, and by the eight year mark, 88% of the cohort had completed their degree.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for this group is 37.92% after four years, 46.43% after six years, and 47.82% after eight years.

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

First-Time / Full-Time Parker University Drop Out Rates

2 first-time / full-time students or 12% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 2 transferred to another institution.

• Parker University lost contact with the remaining 0 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at Parker University represent 4.88% of the students in the class of 2023.

After six years, the Parker University graduation rate was 25%, and by the eight year mark, 25% of the cohort had completed their degree.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for this group is 14.37% after four years, 21.59% after six years, and 23.72% after eight years.

First-Time / Part-Time Parker University Graduation Rates vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time Parker University Drop Out Rates

12 first-time / part-time students or 75% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 4 transferred to another institution.

• Parker University lost contact with the remaining 8 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

Returning / full-time students at Parker University represent 26.22% of the students in the class of 2023.

After six years, the Parker University graduation rate was 99%, and by the eight year mark, 99% of the cohort had completed their degree.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for this group is 53.83% after six years, and 55.07% after eight years.

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

Non First-Time / Full-Time Parker University Drop Out Rates

1 non first-time / part-time students or 1% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 1 transferred to another institution.

• Parker University lost contact with the remaining 0 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

Returning / part-time students at Parker University represent 64.02% of the students in the class of 2023.

After six years, the Parker University graduation rate was 66%, and by the eight year mark, 66% of the cohort had completed their degree.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for this group is 30.46% after four years, 36.03% after six years, and 37.80% after eight years.

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

Non First-Time / Part-Time Parker University Drop Out Rates

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

Of those who did not finish:

• 9 are still enrolled.

• 32 transferred to another institution.

• Parker University lost contact with the remaining 30 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
• Image Credit: By Davidhar under License