by our College Data Analytics TeamMake an informed decision about your education by understanding Shawnee State University 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 74% students making it past their freshmen year, Shawnee State University 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 Ohio, the average is 69.84%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Shawnee State University | 74% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Ohio | 69.84% |
There were approximately 545 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?
After four years 16% of the cohort graduated. After six years 29% had completed their degree, and 31% 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 Shawnee State University graduation rate 29%.
How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree at Shawnee State University? The standard length of time for most students is 5.17 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 375 | 20% |
| Six Years | 545 | 29% |
| Eight Years | 50 | 2% |
| Did Not Complete | 1,310 | 69% |
Approximately 1310 students or 69% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 1310 students who did not complete their degree?
14 are still enrolled.
469 transferred to another institution.
Shawnee State University lost contact with the remaining 828 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 14 | 1.1% |
| Transferred | 469 | 35.8% |
| Dropped Out | 828 | 63.2% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 43% |
| Asian | 67% |
| Black / African-American | 12% |
| Hispanic | 40% |
| International | 27% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 17% |
| Unknown | 20% |
| White | 45% |
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 Shawnee State University 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 Shawnee State University represent 71% of the students in the class of 2015, and 67.52% of Shawnee State University bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 16%, first-time students in the Shawnee State University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Shawnee State University graduation rate was 27%, 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 | Shawnee State University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 16% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 27% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 29% | 47.82% |
961 first-time / full-time students or 71% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
14 are still enrolled.
361 transferred to another institution.
Shawnee State University lost contact with the remaining 593 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 14 | 1.46% |
| Transferred | 361 | 37.57% |
| Dropped Out | 593 | 61.71% |
First-time / part-time students at Shawnee State University represent 4.88% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 14%, first-time, part-time students in the Shawnee State University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 15%.
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 | Shawnee State University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 5% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 14% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 15% | 23.72% |
79 first-time / part-time students or 85% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
2 are still enrolled.
10 transferred to another institution.
Shawnee State University lost contact with the remaining 67 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 2 | 2.53% |
| Transferred | 10 | 12.66% |
| Dropped Out | 67 | 84.81% |
350 Shawnee State University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 18.37% 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 35%, 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 40%.
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 | Shawnee State University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 35% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 40% | 55.07% |
211 non first-time / part-time students or 60% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
4 are still enrolled.
84 transferred to another institution.
Shawnee State University lost contact with the remaining 123 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 4 | 1.90% |
| Transferred | 84 | 39.81% |
| Dropped Out | 123 | 58.29% |
104 Shawnee State University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 5.46% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 41%, 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 | Shawnee State University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 41% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 43% | 37.80% |
59 non first-time / part-time students or 57% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
14 transferred to another institution.
Shawnee State University lost contact with the remaining 45 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 14 | 23.73% |
| Dropped Out | 45 | 76.27% |
