by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many Texas A&M Texarkana 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 Texarkana 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 64% students making it past their freshmen year, Texas A&M Texarkana 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 Texas, the average is 68.17%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Texas A&M Texarkana | 64% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Texas | 68.17% |
There were approximately 393 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?
18% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 51% in six years, and 53% 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 Texas A&M Texarkana graduation rate 51%.
The typical Texas A&M Texarkana student takes 4.29 years to complete their bachelor's degree.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 328 | 43% |
| Six Years | 393 | 51% |
| Eight Years | 16 | 2% |
| Did Not Complete | 362 | 47% |
Approximately 362 students or 47% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 362 students who did not complete their degree?
6 are still enrolled.
207 transferred to another institution.
Texas A&M Texarkana lost contact with the remaining 134 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 6 | 1.7% |
| Transferred | 207 | 57.2% |
| Dropped Out | 134 | 37.0% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Asian | 60% |
| Black / African-American | 29% |
| Hispanic | 31% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 19% |
| White | 43% |
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 Texas A&M Texarkana 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 Texas A&M University - Texarkana represent 28% of the students in the class of 2015, and 16.28% of Texas A&M Texarkana bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 18%, first-time students in the Texas A&M Texarkana class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Texas A&M Texarkana graduation rate was 29%, and by the eight year mark, 31% 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 Texarkana | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 18% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 29% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 31% | 47.82% |
149 first-time / full-time students or 69% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
6 are still enrolled.
96 transferred to another institution.
Texas A&M Texarkana lost contact with the remaining 50 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 6 | 4.03% |
| Transferred | 96 | 64.43% |
| Dropped Out | 50 | 33.56% |
First-time / part-time students at Texas A&M University - Texarkana represent 0.52% of the students in the class of 2015.
| First-Time / Part-Time Completions | Texas A&M Texarkana | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 1% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 1% | 23.72% |
4 first-time / part-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.
Texas A&M Texarkana lost contact with the remaining 1 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 3 | 75.00% |
| Dropped Out | 1 | 25.00% |
364 Texas A&M Texarkana students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 47.15% 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 57%, 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 59%.
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 Texarkana | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 57% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 59% | 55.07% |
150 non first-time / part-time students or 41% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
16 are still enrolled.
76 transferred to another institution.
Texas A&M Texarkana lost contact with the remaining 58 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 16 | 10.67% |
| Transferred | 76 | 50.67% |
| Dropped Out | 58 | 38.67% |
187 Texas A&M Texarkana students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 24.22% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 65%, 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 68%.
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 Texarkana | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 65% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 68% | 37.80% |
59 non first-time / part-time students or 32% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
2 are still enrolled.
32 transferred to another institution.
Texas A&M Texarkana lost contact with the remaining 25 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 2 | 3.39% |
| Transferred | 32 | 54.24% |
| Dropped Out | 25 | 42.37% |
