by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many Strayer University - District of Columbia first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore Strayer University - District of Columbia 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.
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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%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Strayer University - District of Columbia | |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| District of Columbia | 78.47% |
How many of the estimated 68 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
0% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 11% in six years, and 13% in eight years.
The official graduation rate of Strayer University - District of Columbia is 11%. This is the percentage of students who completed their degree within 150% of the published time. That means six years for a standard bachelor's degree program.
The typical Strayer University - District of Columbia student takes 4.00 years to complete their bachelor's degree.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 32 | 5% |
| Six Years | 68 | 11% |
| Eight Years | 12 | 2% |
| Did Not Complete | 553 | 87% |
Approximately 553 students or 87% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 553 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
59 transferred to another institution.
Strayer University - District of Columbia lost contact with the remaining 486 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 59 | 10.7% |
| Dropped Out | 486 | 87.9% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Black / African-American | 50% |
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 Strayer University - District of Columbia are considered 'non-traditional students' who either not first-time, or not full-time, or both.
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 Strayer University - District of Columbia represent 2% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a four-year graduation rate of 0%, first-time students in the Strayer University - District of Columbia class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Strayer University - District of Columbia 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 - District of Columbia | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 0% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 0% | 47.82% |
11 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.
3 transferred to another institution.
Strayer University - District of Columbia lost contact with the remaining 8 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 3 | 27.27% |
| Dropped Out | 8 | 72.73% |
First-time / part-time students at Strayer University - District of Columbia represent 38.07% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 3%, first-time, part-time students in the Strayer University - District of Columbia class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 5%.
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 - District of Columbia | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 3% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 5% | 23.72% |
230 first-time / part-time students or 95% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
2 are still enrolled.
26 transferred to another institution.
Strayer University - District of Columbia lost contact with the remaining 202 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 2 | 0.87% |
| Transferred | 26 | 11.30% |
| Dropped Out | 202 | 87.83% |
46 Strayer University - District of Columbia students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 7.27% 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 24%, 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 26%.
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 - District of Columbia | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 24% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 26% | 55.07% |
34 non first-time / part-time students or 74% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
5 transferred to another institution.
Strayer University - District of Columbia lost contact with the remaining 29 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 5 | 14.71% |
| Dropped Out | 29 | 85.29% |
335 Strayer University - District of Columbia students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 52.92% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 15%, 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 17%.
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 - District of Columbia | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 15% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 17% | 37.80% |
278 non first-time / part-time students or 83% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
6 are still enrolled.
25 transferred to another institution.
Strayer University - District of Columbia lost contact with the remaining 247 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 6 | 2.16% |
| Transferred | 25 | 8.99% |
| Dropped Out | 247 | 88.85% |
