Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Miami Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Miami 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

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

• Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Miami Retention Rate
• Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Miami 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
• Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Miami Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Miami Retention Rate

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

With 100% students making it past their freshmen year, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Miami 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 Florida, the average is 70.38%.

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Miami Graduation Rates

How many of the estimated 10 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?

After four years 100% of the cohort graduated. After six years 13% had completed their degree, and 13% 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 Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Miami graduation rate 13%.

The typical Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Miami student takes 4.00 years to complete their bachelor's degree.

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Miami Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Miami Drop Out Rate

Approximately 65 students or 87% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 65 students who did not complete their degree?

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 1 transferred to another institution.

• Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Miami lost contact with the remaining 64 who we assumed dropped out.

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Miami 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.

The majority of students at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Miami are considered 'non-traditional students' who either not first-time, or not full-time, or both.

Examining the graduation rates of the specific cohorts shown below may be more revealing than looking at the overall graduaton rates.

First-Time / Full-Time Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Miami Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Miami represent 3% of the students in the class of 2015, and 20.00% of Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Miami bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 100%, first-time students in the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Miami class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Miami graduation rate was 100%, and by the eight year mark, 100% 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.

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Miami First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Miami represent 9.33% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six-year graduation rate of 29%, first-time, part-time students in the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Miami 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 Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Miami Graduation Rates vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Miami 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.

• 0 transferred to another institution.

• Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Miami lost contact with the remaining 5 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

17 Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Miami students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 22.67% 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 12%, 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 12%.

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.

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Miami Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Full-Time Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Miami Drop Out Rates

15 non first-time / part-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.

• Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Miami lost contact with the remaining 15 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

49 Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Miami students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 65.33% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 8%, 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 8%.

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.

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Miami Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Part-Time Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Miami Drop Out Rates

45 non first-time / part-time students or 92% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 1 transferred to another institution.

• Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Miami lost contact with the remaining 44 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

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