by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many South Texas College first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore South Texas College retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.
The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.
With 55% students making it past their freshmen year, South Texas College has freshmen retention rates similar to 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 | |
|---|---|
| South Texas College | 55% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Texas | 68.17% |
How many of the estimated 2,229 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
Four years after beginning their degree, 24% of those students had graduated. By 2017, six years after starting their degree, 27% of the students had graduated and after eight years 30% of this class completed their degree.
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 South Texas College graduation rate 27%.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1,659 | 20% |
| Six Years | 2,229 | 27% |
| Eight Years | 305 | 3% |
| Did Not Complete | 5,812 | 70% |
Approximately 5812 students or 70% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 5812 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
1579 transferred to another institution.
South Texas College lost contact with the remaining 3939 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 1579 | 27.2% |
| Dropped Out | 3,939 | 67.8% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 100% |
| Asian | 18% |
| Hispanic | 23% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 25% |
| Unknown | 38% |
| White | 29% |
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 South Texas College 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 South Texas College represent 51% of the students in the class of 2015, and 57.83% of South Texas College bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 24%, first-time students in the South Texas College class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the South Texas College graduation rate was 31%, and by the eight year mark, 34% 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 | South Texas College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 24% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 31% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 34% | 47.82% |
2775 first-time / full-time students or 66% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
513 transferred to another institution.
South Texas College lost contact with the remaining 2120 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 513 | 18.49% |
| Dropped Out | 2,120 | 76.40% |
First-time / part-time students at South Texas College represent 23.54% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 22%, first-time, part-time students in the South Texas College 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 | South Texas College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 15% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 22% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 25% | 23.72% |
1479 first-time / part-time students or 75% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
87 are still enrolled.
247 transferred to another institution.
South Texas College lost contact with the remaining 1145 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 87 | 5.88% |
| Transferred | 247 | 16.70% |
| Dropped Out | 1,145 | 77.42% |
1138 South Texas College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 13.63% 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 29%, 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 33%.
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 | South Texas College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 29% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 33% | 55.07% |
765 non first-time / part-time students or 67% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
39 are still enrolled.
372 transferred to another institution.
South Texas College lost contact with the remaining 354 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 39 | 5.10% |
| Transferred | 372 | 48.63% |
| Dropped Out | 354 | 46.27% |
1023 South Texas College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 12.25% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 19%, 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 22%.
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 | South Texas College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 19% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 22% | 37.80% |
793 non first-time / part-time students or 78% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
26 are still enrolled.
447 transferred to another institution.
South Texas College lost contact with the remaining 320 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 26 | 3.28% |
| Transferred | 447 | 56.37% |
| Dropped Out | 320 | 40.35% |
