Strayer University - District of Columbia Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

Strayer University-District of Columbia 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

How many Strayer University - District of Columbia first-year students return for their second year, and how many go on to graduate? Retention and graduation rates help you understand how students progress at Strayer University - District of Columbia. First year retention shows who comes back, and graduation rates show who finishes and how long it takes.

• Strayer University - District of Columbia Retention Rate
• Strayer University - District of Columbia 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
• Strayer University - District of Columbia Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

Strayer University - District of Columbia 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, Strayer University - District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia, the average is 78.47%.

Strayer University - District of Columbia Graduation Rates

How many of the estimated 84 students in the class of 2023 actually finished their degree in a timely fashion?

Four years after beginning their degree, 15% of those students had graduated. By 2025, six years after starting their degree, 18% of the students had graduated and after eight years 19% 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 Strayer University - District of Columbia graduation rate 18%.

Strayer University - District of Columbia 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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Strayer University - District of Columbia Drop Out Rate

Approximately 379 students or 81% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 379 students who did not complete their degree?

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 123 transferred to another institution.

• Strayer University - District of Columbia lost contact with the remaining 250 who we assumed dropped out.

Strayer University - District of Columbia Graduation Rates by Race/EthnicityUnfortunately, we don’t have access to graduation rate by race data for Strayer University-District of Columbia.

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 Strayer University - District of Columbia are considered 'non-traditional students' who are not first-time, full-time, and under 25.

Looking at the individual cohorts below may tell you more than the overall graduation rate alone.

First-Time / Full-Time Strayer University - District of Columbia Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at Strayer University-District of Columbia represent 2.77% of the students in the class of 2023.

After six years, the Strayer University - District of Columbia graduation rate was 8%, and by the eight year mark, 8% 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.

Strayer University - District of Columbia First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

First-Time / Full-Time Strayer University - District of Columbia Drop Out Rates

12 first-time / full-time students or 92% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 6 transferred to another institution.

• Strayer University - District of Columbia lost contact with the remaining 6 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at Strayer University-District of Columbia represent 28.36% of the students in the class of 2023.

After six years, the Strayer University - District of Columbia graduation rate was 14%, and by the eight year mark, 14% 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 Strayer University - District of Columbia Graduation Rates vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time Strayer University - District of Columbia Drop Out Rates

115 first-time / part-time students or 86% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 1 are still enrolled.

• 31 transferred to another institution.

• Strayer University - District of Columbia lost contact with the remaining 83 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

Returning / full-time students at Strayer University-District of Columbia represent 5.12% of the students in the class of 2023.

After six years, the Strayer University - District of Columbia graduation rate was 38%, and by the eight year mark, 38% 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.

Strayer University - District of Columbia Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Full-Time Strayer University - District of Columbia Drop Out Rates

15 non first-time / part-time students or 62% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 4 transferred to another institution.

• Strayer University - District of Columbia lost contact with the remaining 11 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

Returning / part-time students at Strayer University-District of Columbia represent 63.75% of the students in the class of 2023.

After six years, the Strayer University - District of Columbia graduation rate was 19%, and by the eight year mark, 20% 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.

Strayer University - District of Columbia Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Part-Time Strayer University - District of Columbia Drop Out Rates

237 non first-time / part-time students or 80% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 5 are still enrolled.

• 82 transferred to another institution.

• Strayer University - District of Columbia lost contact with the remaining 150 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