by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many Southern Oregon University first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore Southern Oregon University 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 68% students making it past their freshmen year, Southern Oregon University 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 Oregon, the average is 67.48%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Southern Oregon University | 68% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Oregon | 67.48% |
Of the 767 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?
22% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 43% in six years, and 45% in 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 Southern Oregon University graduation rate 43%.
The typical Southern Oregon University student takes 4.54 years to complete their bachelor's degree.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 592 | 33% |
| Six Years | 767 | 43% |
| Eight Years | 45 | 2% |
| Did Not Complete | 981 | 55% |
Approximately 981 students or 55% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 981 students who did not complete their degree?
6 are still enrolled.
620 transferred to another institution.
Southern Oregon University lost contact with the remaining 334 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 6 | 0.6% |
| Transferred | 620 | 63.2% |
| Dropped Out | 334 | 34.0% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Asian | 45% |
| Black / African-American | 32% |
| Hawaiian | 63% |
| Hispanic | 53% |
| International | 42% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 49% |
| Unknown | 22% |
| White | 47% |
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 Southern Oregon 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 Southern Oregon University represent 45% of the students in the class of 2015, and 39.37% of Southern Oregon University bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 22%, first-time students in the Southern Oregon University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Southern Oregon University graduation rate was 37%, and by the eight year mark, 40% 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 | Southern Oregon University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 22% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 37% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 40% | 47.82% |
484 first-time / full-time students or 60% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
6 are still enrolled.
327 transferred to another institution.
Southern Oregon University lost contact with the remaining 150 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 6 | 1.24% |
| Transferred | 327 | 67.56% |
| Dropped Out | 150 | 30.99% |
First-time / part-time students at Southern Oregon University represent 3.28% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 12%, first-time, part-time students in the Southern Oregon 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 | Southern Oregon University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 3% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 12% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 15% | 23.72% |
50 first-time / part-time students or 85% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
7 are still enrolled.
28 transferred to another institution.
Southern Oregon University lost contact with the remaining 15 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 7 | 14.00% |
| Transferred | 28 | 56.00% |
| Dropped Out | 15 | 30.00% |
691 Southern Oregon University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 38.45% 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 53%, 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 55%.
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 | Southern Oregon University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 53% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 55% | 55.07% |
310 non first-time / part-time students or 45% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
7 are still enrolled.
185 transferred to another institution.
Southern Oregon University lost contact with the remaining 118 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 7 | 2.26% |
| Transferred | 185 | 59.68% |
| Dropped Out | 118 | 38.06% |
235 Southern Oregon University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 13.08% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 39%, 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 41%.
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 | Southern Oregon University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 39% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 41% | 37.80% |
137 non first-time / part-time students or 59% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
6 are still enrolled.
80 transferred to another institution.
Southern Oregon University lost contact with the remaining 51 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 6 | 4.38% |
| Transferred | 80 | 58.39% |
| Dropped Out | 51 | 37.23% |
