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Stratford University Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

49% 4-Year Graduation Rate
21% 6-Year Graduation Rate
78% Retention Rate

Stratford University 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

How 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.

Stratford University Retention Rate

78% Freshmen Retention Rate
Good Retention Rate

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%.

Stratford University Retention  78 out of 100
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Virginia Retention  70 out of 100
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Stratford University78%
Nationwide70.57%
Virginia69.66%

Stratford University Graduation Rates

21% 6-Year Graduation Rate
1.24% Transfer Rate
35.87% Dropout Rate

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.

Four Year Graduation Rate  18%
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Six Year Graduation Rate  21%
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  24%
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Stratford University Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Completion WithinUndergraduatesPercentage
Four Years21618%
Six Years25421%
Eight Years343%
Did Not Complete91976%
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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Stratford University Drop Out Rate

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?

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Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled00.0%
Transferred151.6%
Dropped Out43347.1%

Stratford University Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

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Race/EthnicityGraduation Rate
American Indian or Alaskan Native100%
Asian75%
Black / African-American63%
Hispanic100%
Unknown50%
White88%

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 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 Stratford University Graduation Rates

8% First-Time, Full-Time
55% 6-Year Grad Rate
Good Grad Rate

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.

Four Year Graduation Rate  49 out of 100
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Six Year Graduation Rate  55 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  57 out of 100
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Stratford University First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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First-Time / Full-Time CompletionsStratford UniversityNationwide
Four Years49%37.92%
Six Years55%46.43%
Eight Years57%47.82%

First-Time / Full-Time Stratford University Drop Out Rates

43 first-time / full-time students or 43% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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First-Time / Full-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled00.00%
Transferred24.65%
Dropped Out1432.56%

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

78% First-Time, Part-Time
20% 6-Year Grad Rate
Low Grad Rate

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.

Six Year Graduation Rate  20 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  21 out of 100
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First-Time / Part-Time Stratford University Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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First-Time / Part-Time CompletionsStratford UniversityNationwide
Four Years17%14.37%
Six Years20%21.59%
Eight Years21%23.72%

First-Time / Part-Time Stratford University Drop Out Rates

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

Of those who did not finish:

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First-Time / Part-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled33244.80%
Transferred70.94%
Dropped Out40254.25%

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

1% Returning, Full-Time
69% 6-Year Grad Rate
Good Grad Rate

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.

Six Year Graduation Rate  69 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  69 out of 100
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Stratford University Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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Returning / Full-Time CompletionsStratford UniversityNationwide
Four Years0%49.57%
Six Years69%53.83%
Eight Years69%55.07%

Non First-Time / Full-Time Stratford University Drop Out Rates

5 non first-time / part-time students or 31% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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First-Time / Part-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled120.00%
Transferred240.00%
Dropped Out240.00%

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

13% Returning, Part-Time
2% 6-Year Grad Rate
Low Grad Rate

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.

Six Year Graduation Rate  2 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  16 out of 100
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Stratford University Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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Returning / Part-Time CompletionsStratford UniversityNationwide
Four Years0%30.46%
Six Years2%36.03%
Eight Years16%37.80%

Non First-Time / Part-Time Stratford University Drop Out Rates

130 non first-time / part-time students or 84% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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Returning / Part-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled11185.38%
Transferred43.08%
Dropped Out1511.54%

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