Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

Are students coming back to Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando after their first year? Are Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando students graduating in a timely manner? What happens to the students who don't graduate? Get all your questions answered here.

• Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando Retention Rate
• Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando Graduation Rate
  • First Time Undergrads Attending Full Time
  • First Time Undergrads Attending Part Time
  • Non-First Time Undergrads Attending Full Time
  • Non-First Time Undergrads Attending Part Time
• Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando Retention Rate

Freshmen retention rate refers to the percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year.

With 63% students making it past their freshmen year, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando 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 Florida, the average is 70.38%.

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando Graduation Rates

Of the 32 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?

50% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 40% in six years, and 40% in 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 Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando graduation rate 40%.

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando Drop Out Rate

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

Some Students Take More Time To Graduate

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 Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando 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 Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando represent 15% of the students in the class of 2015, and 18.75% of Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 50%, first-time students in the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando graduation rate was 50%, and by the eight year mark, 50% 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.

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

First-Time / Full-Time Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando Drop Out Rates

6 first-time / full-time students or 50% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 0 transferred to another institution.

• Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando lost contact with the remaining 6 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando represent 29.63% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six-year graduation rate of 42%, first-time, part-time students in the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 42%.

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 Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando Graduation Rates vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando Drop Out Rates

14 first-time / part-time students or 58% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 0 transferred to another institution.

• Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando lost contact with the remaining 14 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

15 Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 18.52% 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 40%, 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 40%.

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.

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Full-Time Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando Drop Out Rates

9 non first-time / part-time students or 60% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 0 transferred to another institution.

• Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando lost contact with the remaining 9 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

30 Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 37.04% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 33%, 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 33%.

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.

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Part-Time Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando Drop Out Rates

20 non first-time / part-time students or 67% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 0 transferred to another institution.

• Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando lost contact with the remaining 20 who we assumed dropped out.

More Resources:

• An Explanation of Freshman Retention Rates.

• How Common is it to Transfer to a Different College?

• Are Non-Traditional Students Less Likely to Graduate?

• How Many People Drop-Out of College?

• How Average Time to Graduate Can Affect the Value of Your Degree.

References

• National Center for Education Statistics