by our College Data Analytics TeamMake an informed decision about your education by understanding University of Akron Main Campus 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 75% students making it past their freshmen year, University of Akron Main Campus 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 Ohio, the average is 69.84%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| University of Akron Main Campus | 75% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Ohio | 69.84% |
How many of the estimated 2,479 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
16% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 37% in six years, and 39% 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 University of Akron Main Campus graduation rate 37%.
How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree at University of Akron Main Campus? The standard length of time for most students is 4.61 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1,306 | 20% |
| Six Years | 2,479 | 37% |
| Eight Years | 114 | 2% |
| Did Not Complete | 4,061 | 61% |
Approximately 4061 students or 61% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 4061 students who did not complete their degree?
33 are still enrolled.
2338 transferred to another institution.
University of Akron Main Campus lost contact with the remaining 1670 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 33 | 0.8% |
| Transferred | 2338 | 57.6% |
| Dropped Out | 1,670 | 41.1% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 25% |
| Asian | 63% |
| Black / African-American | 20% |
| Hispanic | 32% |
| International | 61% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 36% |
| Unknown | 46% |
| White | 55% |
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 University of Akron Main Campus 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 University of Akron Main Campus represent 71% of the students in the class of 2015, and 71.44% of University of Akron Main Campus bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 16%, first-time students in the University of Akron Main Campus class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the University of Akron Main Campus graduation rate was 37%, and by the eight year mark, 39% 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 | University of Akron Main Campus | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 16% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 37% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 39% | 47.82% |
2876 first-time / full-time students or 61% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
33 are still enrolled.
1691 transferred to another institution.
University of Akron Main Campus lost contact with the remaining 1157 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 33 | 1.15% |
| Transferred | 1691 | 58.80% |
| Dropped Out | 1,157 | 40.23% |
First-time / part-time students at University of Akron Main Campus represent 5.34% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 9%, first-time, part-time students in the University of Akron Main Campus class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 11%.
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 | University of Akron Main Campus | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 3% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 9% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 11% | 23.72% |
316 first-time / part-time students or 89% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
7 are still enrolled.
119 transferred to another institution.
University of Akron Main Campus lost contact with the remaining 190 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 7 | 2.22% |
| Transferred | 119 | 37.66% |
| Dropped Out | 190 | 60.13% |
1162 University of Akron Main Campus students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 17.43% 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 47%, 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 49%.
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 | University of Akron Main Campus | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 47% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 49% | 55.07% |
594 non first-time / part-time students or 51% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
9 are still enrolled.
377 transferred to another institution.
University of Akron Main Campus lost contact with the remaining 208 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 9 | 1.52% |
| Transferred | 377 | 63.47% |
| Dropped Out | 208 | 35.02% |
410 University of Akron Main Campus students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 6.15% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 32%, 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.
| Returning / Part-Time Completions | University of Akron Main Campus | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 32% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 33% | 37.80% |
275 non first-time / part-time students or 67% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
9 are still enrolled.
151 transferred to another institution.
University of Akron Main Campus lost contact with the remaining 115 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 9 | 3.27% |
| Transferred | 151 | 54.91% |
| Dropped Out | 115 | 41.82% |
