by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many University of Maine-Machias first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore University of Maine-Machias 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 58% students making it past their freshmen year, University of Maine-Machias 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 Maine, the average is 71.23%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| University of Maine-Machias | 58% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Maine | 71.23% |
Of the 78 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?
17% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 36% in six years, and 38% 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 University of Maine-Machias graduation rate 36%.
The average length of time it takes an University of Maine-Machias undergraduate student to complete their bachelor's degree is 4.48 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 49 | 22% |
| Six Years | 78 | 36% |
| Eight Years | 5 | 2% |
| Did Not Complete | 136 | 62% |
Approximately 136 students or 62% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 136 students who did not complete their degree?
3 are still enrolled.
73 transferred to another institution.
University of Maine-Machias lost contact with the remaining 59 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 3 | 2.2% |
| Transferred | 73 | 53.7% |
| Dropped Out | 59 | 43.4% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 60% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 100% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| White | 29% |
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 University of Maine-Machias 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 University of Maine at Machias represent 63% of the students in the class of 2015, and 55.13% of University of Maine-Machias bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 17%, first-time students in the University of Maine-Machias class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the University of Maine-Machias graduation rate was 31%, and by the eight year mark, 32% 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 Maine-Machias | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 17% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 31% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 32% | 47.82% |
94 first-time / full-time students or 68% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
3 are still enrolled.
54 transferred to another institution.
University of Maine-Machias lost contact with the remaining 36 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 3 | 3.19% |
| Transferred | 54 | 57.45% |
| Dropped Out | 36 | 38.30% |
First-time / part-time students at University of Maine at Machias represent 3.65% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 13%, first-time, part-time students in the University of Maine-Machias class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 13%.
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 Maine-Machias | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 13% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 13% | 23.72% |
7 first-time / part-time students or 87% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
3 transferred to another institution.
University of Maine-Machias lost contact with the remaining 4 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 3 | 42.86% |
| Dropped Out | 4 | 57.14% |
44 University of Maine-Machias students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 20.09% 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 48%, 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 50%.
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 Maine-Machias | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 48% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 50% | 55.07% |
22 non first-time / part-time students or 50% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
10 transferred to another institution.
University of Maine-Machias lost contact with the remaining 12 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 10 | 45.45% |
| Dropped Out | 12 | 54.55% |
28 University of Maine-Machias students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 12.79% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 46%, 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 54%.
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 Maine-Machias | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 46% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 54% | 37.80% |
13 non first-time / part-time students or 46% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
6 transferred to another institution.
University of Maine-Machias lost contact with the remaining 7 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 6 | 46.15% |
| Dropped Out | 7 | 53.85% |
