by our College Data Analytics TeamMake an informed decision about your education by understanding School of Automotive Machinists & Technology retention and graduation rates. First year retention rates let you know how many first-time, full-time students students come back for their second year. Graduation rates tell you how many students complete their degree and how long it takes.
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, School of Automotive Machinists & Technology 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 Texas, the average is 68.17%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| School of Automotive Machinists & Technology | 100% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Texas | 68.17% |
Of the 70 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?
95% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 93% in six years, and 93% 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 School of Automotive Machinists & Technology graduation rate 93%.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 70 | 93% |
| Six Years | 70 | 93% |
| Eight Years | 0 | 0% |
| Did Not Complete | 5 | 7% |
Approximately 5 students or 7% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 5 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
3 transferred to another institution.
School of Automotive Machinists & Technology lost contact with the remaining 2 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 3 | 60.0% |
| Dropped Out | 2 | 40.0% |
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 School of Automotive Machinists & Technology are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.
How does this school do graduating the type of student you are most concerned bout?
First-time / full-time students at School of Automotive Machinists & Technology represent 77% of the students in the class of 2015, and 78.57% of School of Automotive Machinists & Technology bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 95%, first-time students in the School of Automotive Machinists & Technology class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the School of Automotive Machinists & Technology graduation rate was 95%, and by the eight year mark, 95% 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 | School of Automotive Machinists & Technology | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 95% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 95% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 95% | 47.82% |
3 first-time / full-time students or 5% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
2 transferred to another institution.
School of Automotive Machinists & Technology lost contact with the remaining 1 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 2 | 66.67% |
| Dropped Out | 1 | 33.33% |
Unfortunately, we don’t have access to data on School of Automotive Machinists & Technology first-time, part-time students.
17 School of Automotive Machinists & Technology 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 88%, 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 88%.
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 | School of Automotive Machinists & Technology | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 88% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 88% | 55.07% |
2 non first-time / part-time students or 12% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
1 transferred to another institution.
School of Automotive Machinists & Technology lost contact with the remaining 1 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 1 | 50.00% |
| Dropped Out | 1 | 50.00% |
Unfortunately, we don’t have access to data on School of Automotive Machinists & Technology returning, part-time students.
