by our College Data Analytics TeamHow long does it take to earn a degree at Strayer University - Alabama? Find out how many students return after their freshman year, how long it takes to graduate, and what happens to the students who don't.
The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.
With 0% students making it past their freshmen year, Strayer University - Alabama 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 Alabama, the average is 66.79%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Strayer University - Alabama | 0% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Alabama | 66.79% |
Of the 27 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?
0% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 7% in six years, and 7% 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 Strayer University - Alabama graduation rate 7%.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 17 | 4% |
| Six Years | 27 | 7% |
| Eight Years | 1 | 0% |
| Did Not Complete | 352 | 93% |
Approximately 352 students or 93% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 352 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
42 transferred to another institution.
Strayer University - Alabama lost contact with the remaining 307 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 42 | 11.9% |
| Dropped Out | 307 | 87.2% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| International | 100% |
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 Strayer University - Alabama are considered 'non-traditional students' who either not first-time, or not full-time, or both.
How does this school do graduating the type of student you are most concerned bout?
First-time / full-time students at Strayer University - Alabama represent 1% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a four-year graduation rate of 0%, first-time students in the Strayer University - Alabama class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Strayer University - Alabama graduation rate was 0%, and by the eight year mark, 0% 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 | Strayer University - Alabama | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 0% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 0% | 47.82% |
4 first-time / full-time students or 100% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
1 transferred to another institution.
Strayer University - Alabama lost contact with the remaining 3 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 1 | 25.00% |
| Dropped Out | 3 | 75.00% |
First-time / part-time students at Strayer University - Alabama represent 18.42% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 4%, first-time, part-time students in the Strayer University - Alabama class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 4%.
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 | Strayer University - Alabama | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 4% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 4% | 23.72% |
67 first-time / part-time students or 96% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
7 transferred to another institution.
Strayer University - Alabama lost contact with the remaining 59 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 1.49% |
| Transferred | 7 | 10.45% |
| Dropped Out | 59 | 88.06% |
20 Strayer University - Alabama students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 5.26% 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 10%, 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 10%.
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 | Strayer University - Alabama | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 10% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 10% | 55.07% |
18 non first-time / part-time students or 90% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
2 transferred to another institution.
Strayer University - Alabama lost contact with the remaining 16 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 2 | 11.11% |
| Dropped Out | 16 | 88.89% |
286 Strayer University - Alabama students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 75.26% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 8%, 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 8%.
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 | Strayer University - Alabama | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 8% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 8% | 37.80% |
263 non first-time / part-time students or 92% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
2 are still enrolled.
32 transferred to another institution.
Strayer University - Alabama lost contact with the remaining 229 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 2 | 0.76% |
| Transferred | 32 | 12.17% |
| Dropped Out | 229 | 87.07% |
