South University, West Palm Beach Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

South University-West Palm Beach 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

Make an informed decision about your education by understanding South University, West Palm Beach 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.

• South University, West Palm Beach Retention Rate
• South University, West Palm Beach 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, West Palm Beach Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

South University, West Palm Beach Retention Rate

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

With 100% students making it past their freshmen year, South University, West Palm Beach 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 Florida, the average is 70.38%.

South University, West Palm Beach Graduation Rates

Of the 202 students in the class of 2023, how many completed their degree on time?

Four years after beginning their degree, 35% of those students had graduated. By 2025, six years after starting their degree, 37% of the students had graduated and after eight years 38% 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 University, West Palm Beach graduation rate 37%.

South University, West Palm Beach Graduation Rates vs. National Average

The non-completers rate is anyone who is not still enrolled at the institution after eight years. Both transfer students and drop-outs could be included in this group.

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South University, West Palm Beach Drop Out Rate

Approximately 338 students or 62% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 338 students who did not complete their degree?

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 120 transferred to another institution.

• South University, West Palm Beach lost contact with the remaining 213 who we assumed dropped out.

South University, West Palm Beach 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.

A meaningful share of students at South University, West Palm Beach are considered 'non-traditional students' who are not first-time, full-time, and under 25.

Comparing the graduation rates of the specific cohorts below can be more revealing than the overall graduation rates.

First-Time / Full-Time South University, West Palm Beach Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at South University-West Palm Beach represent 6.23% of the students in the class of 2023.

After six years, the South University, West Palm Beach graduation rate was 18%, and by the eight year mark, 21% of the cohort had completed their degree.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for this group is 37.92% after four years, 46.43% after six years, and 47.82% after eight years.

South University, West Palm Beach First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

First-Time / Full-Time South University, West Palm Beach Drop Out Rates

27 first-time / full-time students or 79% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 1 are still enrolled.

• 3 transferred to another institution.

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

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at South University-West Palm Beach represent 3.11% of the students in the class of 2023.

After six years, the South University, West Palm Beach graduation rate was 12%, and by the eight year mark, 12% of the cohort had completed their degree.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for this group is 14.37% after four years, 21.59% after six years, and 23.72% after eight years.

First-Time / Part-Time South University, West Palm Beach Graduation Rates vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time South University, West Palm Beach Drop Out Rates

15 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.

• 6 transferred to another institution.

• South University, West Palm Beach lost contact with the remaining 9 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

Returning / full-time students at South University-West Palm Beach represent 48.53% of the students in the class of 2023.

After six years, the South University, West Palm Beach graduation rate was 46%, and by the eight year mark, 47% of the cohort had completed their degree.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for this group is 53.83% after six years, and 55.07% after eight years.

South University, West Palm Beach Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Full-Time South University, West Palm Beach Drop Out Rates

141 non first-time / part-time students or 53% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 3 are still enrolled.

• 62 transferred to another institution.

• South University, West Palm Beach lost contact with the remaining 76 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

Returning / part-time students at South University-West Palm Beach represent 42.12% of the students in the class of 2023.

After six years, the South University, West Palm Beach graduation rate was 32%, and by the eight year mark, 33% of the cohort had completed their degree.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for this group is 30.46% after four years, 36.03% after six years, and 37.80% after eight years.

South University, West Palm Beach Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Part-Time South University, West Palm Beach Drop Out Rates

155 non first-time / part-time students or 67% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 1 are still enrolled.

• 49 transferred to another institution.

• South University, West Palm Beach lost contact with the remaining 105 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