South University, Austin Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

South University, Austin 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

How many South University, Austin 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 University, Austin retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.

• South University, Austin Retention Rate
• South University, Austin Graduation Rate
  • First Time Undergrads Attending Full Time
  • First Time Undergrads Attending Part Time
  • Non-First Time Undergrads Attending Full Time
  • Non-First Time Undergrads Attending Part Time
• South University, Austin Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

South University, Austin Retention Rate

The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.

With 29% students making it past their freshmen year, South University, Austin 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%.

South University, Austin Graduation Rates

How many of the estimated 19 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?

Four years after beginning their degree, 10% of those students had graduated. By 2017, six years after starting their degree, 16% of the students had graduated and after eight years 16% of this class completed their degree.

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 South University, Austin graduation rate 16%.

South University, Austin Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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South University, Austin Drop Out Rate

Approximately 101 students or 84% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 101 students who did not complete their degree?

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 20 transferred to another institution.

• South University, Austin lost contact with the remaining 81 who we assumed dropped out.

South University, Austin Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

Some Students Take More Time To Graduate

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 South University, Austin are considered 'non-traditional students' who either not first-time, or not full-time, or both.

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 South University, Austin Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at South University, Austin represent 8% of the students in the class of 2015, and 10.53% of South University, Austin bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 10%, first-time students in the South University, Austin class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the South University, Austin graduation rate was 20%, and by the eight year mark, 20% 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.

South University, Austin First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

First-Time / Full-Time South University, Austin Drop Out Rates

8 first-time / full-time students or 80% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 2 transferred to another institution.

• South University, Austin lost contact with the remaining 6 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at South University, Austin represent 23.33% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six-year graduation rate of 11%, first-time, part-time students in the South University, Austin class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 11%.

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 South University, Austin Graduation Rates vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time South University, Austin Drop Out Rates

25 first-time / part-time students or 89% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 2 transferred to another institution.

• South University, Austin lost contact with the remaining 23 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

32 South University, Austin students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 26.67% 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 25%, 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 25%.

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.

South University, Austin Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Full-Time South University, Austin Drop Out Rates

24 non first-time / part-time students or 75% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 7 transferred to another institution.

• South University, Austin lost contact with the remaining 17 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

50 South University, Austin students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 41.67% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 12%, 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 12%.

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.

South University, Austin Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Part-Time South University, Austin Drop Out Rates

44 non first-time / part-time students or 88% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 9 transferred to another institution.

• South University, Austin lost contact with the remaining 35 who we assumed dropped out.

More Resources:

• An Explanation of Freshman Retention Rates.

• How Common is it to Transfer to a Different College?

• Are Non-Traditional Students Less Likely to Graduate?

• How Many People Drop-Out of College?

• How Average Time to Graduate Can Affect the Value of Your Degree.

References

• National Center for Education Statistics