by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many Strayer University - Virginia 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 - Virginia 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.
With 43% students making it past their freshmen year, Strayer University - Virginia 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 Virginia, the average is 69.66%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Strayer University - Virginia | 43% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Virginia | 69.66% |
There were approximately 705 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?
Four years after beginning their degree, 19% of those students had graduated. By 2017, six years after starting their degree, 24% of the students had graduated and after eight years 25% of this class completed their degree.
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 - Virginia graduation rate 24%.
The typical Strayer University - Virginia student takes 4.00 years to complete their bachelor's degree.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 532 | 18% |
| Six Years | 705 | 24% |
| Eight Years | 33 | 1% |
| Did Not Complete | 2,181 | 75% |
Approximately 2181 students or 75% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 2181 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
282 transferred to another institution.
Strayer University - Virginia lost contact with the remaining 1837 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 282 | 12.9% |
| Dropped Out | 1,837 | 84.2% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Asian | 50% |
| Black / African-American | 25% |
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 - Virginia 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 students at Strayer University - Virginia represent 2% of the students in the class of 2015, and 1.84% of Strayer University - Virginia bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 19%, first-time students in the Strayer University - Virginia class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Strayer University - Virginia graduation rate was 22%, and by the eight year mark, 22% 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 - Virginia | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 19% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 22% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 22% | 47.82% |
45 first-time / full-time students or 78% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
9 transferred to another institution.
Strayer University - Virginia lost contact with the remaining 35 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 9 | 20.00% |
| Dropped Out | 35 | 77.78% |
First-time / part-time students at Strayer University - Virginia represent 15.66% 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 - Virginia class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 7%.
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 - Virginia | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 4% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 6% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 7% | 23.72% |
425 first-time / part-time students or 93% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
10 are still enrolled.
33 transferred to another institution.
Strayer University - Virginia lost contact with the remaining 382 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 10 | 2.35% |
| Transferred | 33 | 7.76% |
| Dropped Out | 382 | 89.88% |
630 Strayer University - Virginia students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 21.58% 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 43%, 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 44%.
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 - Virginia | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 43% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 44% | 55.07% |
354 non first-time / part-time students or 56% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
10 are still enrolled.
46 transferred to another institution.
Strayer University - Virginia lost contact with the remaining 298 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 10 | 2.82% |
| Transferred | 46 | 12.99% |
| Dropped Out | 298 | 84.18% |
1774 Strayer University - Virginia students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 60.77% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 22%, 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 24%.
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 - Virginia | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 22% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 24% | 37.80% |
1357 non first-time / part-time students or 76% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
41 are still enrolled.
194 transferred to another institution.
Strayer University - Virginia lost contact with the remaining 1122 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 41 | 3.02% |
| Transferred | 194 | 14.30% |
| Dropped Out | 1,122 | 82.68% |
