by our College Data Analytics TeamAre students coming back to Rasmussen University - Wisconsin after their first year? Are Rasmussen University - Wisconsin students graduating in a timely manner? What happens to the students who don't graduate? Get all your questions answered here.
The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.
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Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.
When looking at just colleges and universities in Wisconsin, the average is 74.47%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Rasmussen University - Wisconsin | |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Wisconsin | 74.47% |
How many of the estimated 512 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
After four years 29% 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 - Wisconsin graduation rate 42%.
The typical Rasmussen University - Wisconsin student takes 4.00 years to complete their bachelor's degree.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 498 | 41% |
| Six Years | 512 | 42% |
| Eight Years | 0 | 0% |
| Did Not Complete | 695 | 58% |
Approximately 695 students or 58% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 695 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
290 transferred to another institution.
Rasmussen University - Wisconsin lost contact with the remaining 400 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 290 | 41.7% |
| Dropped Out | 400 | 57.6% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 100% |
| Unknown | 33% |
| 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 - Wisconsin 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 - Wisconsin represent 8% of the students in the class of 2015, and 5.27% of Rasmussen University - Wisconsin bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 29%, first-time students in the Rasmussen University - Wisconsin class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Rasmussen University - Wisconsin graduation rate was 29%, and by the eight year mark, 29% 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 - Wisconsin | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 29% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 29% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 29% | 47.82% |
65 first-time / full-time students or 71% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
33 transferred to another institution.
Rasmussen University - Wisconsin lost contact with the remaining 30 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 33 | 50.77% |
| Dropped Out | 30 | 46.15% |
First-time / part-time students at Rasmussen University - Wisconsin represent 26.59% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 26%, first-time, part-time students in the Rasmussen University - Wisconsin class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 26%.
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 - Wisconsin | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 24% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 26% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 26% | 23.72% |
239 first-time / part-time students or 74% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
88 transferred to another institution.
Rasmussen University - Wisconsin lost contact with the remaining 150 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 0.42% |
| Transferred | 88 | 36.82% |
| Dropped Out | 150 | 62.76% |
218 Rasmussen University - Wisconsin students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 18.06% 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 53%, 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 53%.
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 - Wisconsin | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 53% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 53% | 55.07% |
103 non first-time / part-time students or 47% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
50 transferred to another institution.
Rasmussen University - Wisconsin lost contact with the remaining 53 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 50 | 48.54% |
| Dropped Out | 53 | 51.46% |
576 Rasmussen University - Wisconsin students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 47.72% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 50%, 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 50%.
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 - Wisconsin | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 50% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 50% | 37.80% |
288 non first-time / part-time students or 50% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
2 are still enrolled.
119 transferred to another institution.
Rasmussen University - Wisconsin lost contact with the remaining 167 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 2 | 0.69% |
| Transferred | 119 | 41.32% |
| Dropped Out | 167 | 57.99% |
