by our College Data Analytics TeamAre students coming back to Strayer University - North Carolina after their first year? Are Strayer University - North Carolina students graduating in a timely manner? What happens to the students who don't graduate? Get all your questions answered here.
Freshmen retention rate refers to the percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year.
With 33% students making it past their freshmen year, Strayer University - North Carolina 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 North Carolina, the average is 66.53%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Strayer University - North Carolina | 33% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| North Carolina | 66.53% |
How many of the estimated 199 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
20% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 11% in six years, and 12% 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 - North Carolina graduation rate 11%.
The average Strayer University - North Carolina student takes 4.00 years to graduate with their bachelors.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 156 | 9% |
| Six Years | 199 | 11% |
| Eight Years | 14 | 1% |
| Did Not Complete | 1,578 | 88% |
Approximately 1578 students or 88% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 1578 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
228 transferred to another institution.
Strayer University - North Carolina lost contact with the remaining 1334 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 228 | 14.4% |
| Dropped Out | 1,334 | 84.5% |
Some schools have mainly first-time, full-time students, while others cater to part-time students, transfer students, or adult learners. For a variety of reasons first-time, full-time students under the age of 25 are usually more likely to graduate in four years.
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 - North Carolina are considered 'non-traditional students' who either not first-time, or not full-time, or both.
Comparing the graduation rates of specific cohorts shown below will be more revealing than the overall statistics shared above.
First-time / full-time students at Strayer University - North Carolina represent 0% of the students in the class of 2015, and 0.50% of Strayer University - North Carolina bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 20%, first-time students in the Strayer University - North Carolina class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Strayer University - North Carolina graduation rate was 20%, and by the eight year mark, 20% 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 - North Carolina | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 20% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 20% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 20% | 47.82% |
4 first-time / full-time students or 80% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
0 transferred to another institution.
Strayer University - North Carolina lost contact with the remaining 4 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 0 | 0.00% |
| Dropped Out | 4 | 100.00% |
First-time / part-time students at Strayer University - North Carolina represent 19.49% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 6%, first-time, part-time students in the Strayer University - North Carolina class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 6%.
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 - North Carolina | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 3% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 6% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 6% | 23.72% |
328 first-time / part-time students or 94% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
32 transferred to another institution.
Strayer University - North Carolina lost contact with the remaining 296 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 32 | 9.76% |
| Dropped Out | 296 | 90.24% |
99 Strayer University - North Carolina students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 5.53% 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 29%, 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 32%.
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 - North Carolina | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 29% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 32% | 55.07% |
67 non first-time / part-time students or 68% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
14 transferred to another institution.
Strayer University - North Carolina lost contact with the remaining 52 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 1.49% |
| Transferred | 14 | 20.90% |
| Dropped Out | 52 | 77.61% |
1338 Strayer University - North Carolina students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 74.71% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 11%, 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 12%.
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 - North Carolina | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 11% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 12% | 37.80% |
1179 non first-time / part-time students or 88% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
15 are still enrolled.
182 transferred to another institution.
Strayer University - North Carolina lost contact with the remaining 982 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 15 | 1.27% |
| Transferred | 182 | 15.44% |
| Dropped Out | 982 | 83.29% |
