South University, Savannah Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

South University, Savannah 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

Are students coming back to South University, Savannah after their first year? Are South University, Savannah students graduating in a timely manner? What happens to the students who don't graduate? Get all your questions answered here.

• South University, Savannah Retention Rate
• South University, Savannah 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, Savannah Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

South University, Savannah Retention Rate

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

With 60% students making it past their freshmen year, South University, Savannah 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 Georgia, the average is 65.40%.

South University, Savannah Graduation Rates

There were approximately 120 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?

After four years 13% of the cohort graduated. After six years 19% had completed their degree, and 20% 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 South University, Savannah graduation rate 19%.

The average length of time it takes an South University, Savannah undergraduate student to complete their bachelor's degree is 4.00 years.

South University, Savannah Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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South University, Savannah Drop Out Rate

Approximately 508 students or 80% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 508 students who did not complete their degree?

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 170 transferred to another institution.

• South University, Savannah lost contact with the remaining 338 who we assumed dropped out.

South University, Savannah 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, Savannah 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 South University, Savannah Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at South University, Savannah represent 17% of the students in the class of 2015, and 11.67% of South University, Savannah bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 13%, first-time students in the South University, Savannah class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the South University, Savannah graduation rate was 13%, and by the eight year mark, 13% 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, Savannah First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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

96 first-time / full-time students or 87% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 30 transferred to another institution.

• South University, Savannah lost contact with the remaining 66 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at South University, Savannah represent 13.19% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six-year graduation rate of 6%, first-time, part-time students in the South University, Savannah class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 6%.

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, Savannah Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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

78 first-time / part-time students or 94% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 19 transferred to another institution.

• South University, Savannah lost contact with the remaining 59 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

252 South University, Savannah students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 39.56% 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 26%.

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, Savannah Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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

186 non first-time / part-time students or 74% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 66 transferred to another institution.

• South University, Savannah lost contact with the remaining 120 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

190 South University, Savannah students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 29.83% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 21%, 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 21%.

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, Savannah Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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

148 non first-time / part-time students or 79% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 55 transferred to another institution.

• South University, Savannah lost contact with the remaining 93 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