by our College Data Analytics TeamMake an informed decision about your education by understanding UT Martin retention and graduation rates. First year retention rates let you know how many first-time, full-time students students come back for their second year. Graduation rates tell you how many students complete their degree and how long it takes.
The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.
With 74% students making it past their freshmen year, UT Martin 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 Tennessee, the average is 71.48%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| UT Martin | 74% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Tennessee | 71.48% |
There were approximately 1,023 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?
23% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 49% in six years, and 51% 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 UT Martin graduation rate 49%.
The typical UT Martin student takes 4.55 years to complete their bachelor's degree.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 598 | 29% |
| Six Years | 1,023 | 49% |
| Eight Years | 40 | 2% |
| Did Not Complete | 1,008 | 49% |
Approximately 1008 students or 49% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 1008 students who did not complete their degree?
5 are still enrolled.
550 transferred to another institution.
UT Martin lost contact with the remaining 447 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 5 | 0.5% |
| Transferred | 550 | 54.6% |
| Dropped Out | 447 | 44.3% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Asian | 50% |
| Black / African-American | 47% |
| Hispanic | 45% |
| International | 52% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 33% |
| White | 56% |
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 UT Martin 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 The University of Tennessee - Martin represent 65% of the students in the class of 2015, and 64.32% of UT Martin bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 23%, first-time students in the UT Martin class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the UT Martin graduation rate was 49%, and by the eight year mark, 51% 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 | UT Martin | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 23% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 49% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 51% | 47.82% |
665 first-time / full-time students or 49% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
5 are still enrolled.
362 transferred to another institution.
UT Martin lost contact with the remaining 299 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 5 | 0.75% |
| Transferred | 362 | 54.44% |
| Dropped Out | 299 | 44.96% |
First-time / part-time students at The University of Tennessee - Martin represent 0.96% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 15%, first-time, part-time students in the UT Martin class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 15%.
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 | UT Martin | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 15% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 15% | 23.72% |
17 first-time / part-time students or 85% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
7 transferred to another institution.
UT Martin lost contact with the remaining 9 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 5.88% |
| Transferred | 7 | 41.18% |
| Dropped Out | 9 | 52.94% |
572 UT Martin students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 27.58% 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 55%, 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 56%.
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 | UT Martin | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 55% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 56% | 55.07% |
250 non first-time / part-time students or 44% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
3 are still enrolled.
150 transferred to another institution.
UT Martin lost contact with the remaining 97 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 3 | 1.20% |
| Transferred | 150 | 60.00% |
| Dropped Out | 97 | 38.80% |
129 UT Martin students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 6.22% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 38%, 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 41%.
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 | UT Martin | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 38% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 41% | 37.80% |
76 non first-time / part-time students or 59% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
3 are still enrolled.
31 transferred to another institution.
UT Martin lost contact with the remaining 42 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 3 | 3.95% |
| Transferred | 31 | 40.79% |
| Dropped Out | 42 | 55.26% |
