by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many Texas A&M Kingsville first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore Texas A&M Kingsville retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.
The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.
With 72% students making it past their freshmen year, Texas A&M Kingsville 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 Texas, the average is 68.17%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Texas A&M Kingsville | 72% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Texas | 68.17% |
There were approximately 891 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?
After four years 18% of the cohort graduated. After six years 45% had completed their degree, and 46% after eight years.
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 Texas A&M Kingsville graduation rate 45%.
The average length of time it takes an Texas A&M Kingsville undergraduate student to complete their bachelor's degree is 4.60 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 663 | 33% |
| Six Years | 891 | 45% |
| Eight Years | 32 | 1% |
| Did Not Complete | 1,069 | 54% |
Approximately 1069 students or 54% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 1069 students who did not complete their degree?
12 are still enrolled.
601 transferred to another institution.
Texas A&M Kingsville lost contact with the remaining 446 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 12 | 1.1% |
| Transferred | 601 | 56.2% |
| Dropped Out | 446 | 41.7% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 100% |
| Asian | 70% |
| Black / African-American | 18% |
| Hispanic | 47% |
| International | 77% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 44% |
| Unknown | 50% |
| White | 46% |
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 Texas A&M Kingsville are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.
How does this school do graduating the type of student you are most concerned bout?
First-time / full-time students at Texas A&M University - Kingsville represent 62% of the students in the class of 2015, and 47.25% of Texas A&M Kingsville bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 18%, first-time students in the Texas A&M Kingsville class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Texas A&M Kingsville graduation rate was 34%, and by the eight year mark, 36% 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 | Texas A&M Kingsville | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 18% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 34% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 36% | 47.82% |
801 first-time / full-time students or 64% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
12 are still enrolled.
444 transferred to another institution.
Texas A&M Kingsville lost contact with the remaining 341 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 12 | 1.50% |
| Transferred | 444 | 55.43% |
| Dropped Out | 341 | 42.57% |
First-time / part-time students at Texas A&M University - Kingsville represent 1.85% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 11%, first-time, part-time students in the Texas A&M Kingsville class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 14%.
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 | Texas A&M Kingsville | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 5% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 11% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 14% | 23.72% |
32 first-time / part-time students or 86% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
14 transferred to another institution.
Texas A&M Kingsville lost contact with the remaining 18 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 14 | 43.75% |
| Dropped Out | 18 | 56.25% |
614 Texas A&M Kingsville students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 30.76% 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 68%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate higher than the national average for students in this category.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 69%.
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 | Texas A&M Kingsville | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 68% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 69% | 55.07% |
188 non first-time / part-time students or 31% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
6 are still enrolled.
110 transferred to another institution.
Texas A&M Kingsville lost contact with the remaining 72 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 6 | 3.19% |
| Transferred | 110 | 58.51% |
| Dropped Out | 72 | 38.30% |
99 Texas A&M Kingsville students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 4.96% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 49%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate higher than the national average.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 51%.
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 | Texas A&M Kingsville | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 49% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 51% | 37.80% |
48 non first-time / part-time students or 49% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
33 transferred to another institution.
Texas A&M Kingsville lost contact with the remaining 15 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 33 | 68.75% |
| Dropped Out | 15 | 31.25% |
