by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many Rasmussen University - Minnesota first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore Rasmussen University - Minnesota retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.
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, Rasmussen University - Minnesota 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 Minnesota, the average is 67.05%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Rasmussen University - Minnesota | 100% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Minnesota | 67.05% |
Of the 2,024 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?
After four years 33% of the cohort graduated. After six years 42% had completed their degree, and 42% after 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 Rasmussen University - Minnesota graduation rate 42%.
The typical Rasmussen University - Minnesota student takes 4.00 years to complete their bachelor's degree.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1,968 | 41% |
| Six Years | 2,024 | 42% |
| Eight Years | 26 | 0% |
| Did Not Complete | 2,798 | 58% |
Approximately 2798 students or 58% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 2798 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
1144 transferred to another institution.
Rasmussen University - Minnesota lost contact with the remaining 1626 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 1144 | 40.9% |
| Dropped Out | 1,626 | 58.1% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25% |
| Black / African-American | 25% |
| Hispanic | 25% |
| White | 44% |
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 Rasmussen University - Minnesota are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.
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 students at Rasmussen University - Minnesota represent 6% of the students in the class of 2015, and 4.74% of Rasmussen University - Minnesota bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 33%, first-time students in the Rasmussen University - Minnesota class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Rasmussen University - Minnesota graduation rate was 33%, and by the eight year mark, 33% 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 | Rasmussen University - Minnesota | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 33% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 33% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 33% | 47.82% |
193 first-time / full-time students or 67% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
80 transferred to another institution.
Rasmussen University - Minnesota lost contact with the remaining 110 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 80 | 41.45% |
| Dropped Out | 110 | 56.99% |
First-time / part-time students at Rasmussen University - Minnesota represent 15.06% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 24%, first-time, part-time students in the Rasmussen University - Minnesota class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 25%.
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 | Rasmussen University - Minnesota | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 23% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 24% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 25% | 23.72% |
550 first-time / part-time students or 75% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
4 are still enrolled.
200 transferred to another institution.
Rasmussen University - Minnesota lost contact with the remaining 346 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 4 | 0.73% |
| Transferred | 200 | 36.36% |
| Dropped Out | 346 | 62.91% |
1088 Rasmussen University - Minnesota students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 22.44% 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 55%, 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 55%.
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 | Rasmussen University - Minnesota | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 55% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 55% | 55.07% |
490 non first-time / part-time students or 45% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
5 are still enrolled.
187 transferred to another institution.
Rasmussen University - Minnesota lost contact with the remaining 298 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 5 | 1.02% |
| Transferred | 187 | 38.16% |
| Dropped Out | 298 | 60.82% |
2741 Rasmussen University - Minnesota students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 56.54% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 42%, 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 43%.
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 | Rasmussen University - Minnesota | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 42% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 43% | 37.80% |
1565 non first-time / part-time students or 57% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
16 are still enrolled.
677 transferred to another institution.
Rasmussen University - Minnesota lost contact with the remaining 872 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 16 | 1.02% |
| Transferred | 677 | 43.26% |
| Dropped Out | 872 | 55.72% |
