by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many Stratford 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 Stratford University retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.
The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.
With 78% students making it past their freshmen year, Stratford University 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 Virginia, the average is 69.66%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Stratford University | 78% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Virginia | 69.66% |
Of the 254 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?
49% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 21% in six years, and 24% in eight years.
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 Stratford University graduation rate 21%.
The average Stratford University student takes 4.50 years to graduate with their bachelors.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 216 | 18% |
| Six Years | 254 | 21% |
| Eight Years | 34 | 3% |
| Did Not Complete | 919 | 76% |
Approximately 919 students or 76% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 919 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
15 transferred to another institution.
Stratford University lost contact with the remaining 433 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 15 | 1.6% |
| Dropped Out | 433 | 47.1% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 100% |
| Asian | 75% |
| Black / African-American | 63% |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| Unknown | 50% |
| White | 88% |
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 Stratford University 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 students at Stratford University represent 8% of the students in the class of 2015, and 21.26% of Stratford University bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 49%, first-time students in the Stratford University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Stratford University graduation rate was 55%, and by the eight year mark, 57% 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 | Stratford University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 49% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 55% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 57% | 47.82% |
43 first-time / full-time students or 43% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
2 transferred to another institution.
Stratford University lost contact with the remaining 14 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 2 | 4.65% |
| Dropped Out | 14 | 32.56% |
First-time / part-time students at Stratford University represent 77.63% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 20%, first-time, part-time students in the Stratford 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 21%.
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 | Stratford University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 17% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 20% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 21% | 23.72% |
741 first-time / part-time students or 79% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
332 are still enrolled.
7 transferred to another institution.
Stratford University lost contact with the remaining 402 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 332 | 44.80% |
| Transferred | 7 | 0.94% |
| Dropped Out | 402 | 54.25% |
16 Stratford University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 1.33% 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 69%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate higher than the national average for students in this category.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 69%.
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 | Stratford University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 69% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 69% | 55.07% |
5 non first-time / part-time students or 31% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
2 transferred to another institution.
Stratford University lost contact with the remaining 2 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 20.00% |
| Transferred | 2 | 40.00% |
| Dropped Out | 2 | 40.00% |
155 Stratford University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 12.84% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 2%, 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 16%.
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 | Stratford University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 2% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 16% | 37.80% |
130 non first-time / part-time students or 84% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
111 are still enrolled.
4 transferred to another institution.
Stratford University lost contact with the remaining 15 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 111 | 85.38% |
| Transferred | 4 | 3.08% |
| Dropped Out | 15 | 11.54% |
