by our College Data Analytics TeamAre students coming back to University of New Haven after their first year? Are University of New Haven students graduating in a timely manner? What happens to the students who don't graduate? Get all your questions answered here.
The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.
With 79% students making it past their freshmen year, University of New Haven 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 Connecticut, the average is 72.64%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| University of New Haven | 79% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Connecticut | 72.64% |
How many of the estimated 1,017 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
52% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 61% in six years, and 62% 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 New Haven graduation rate 61%.
The typical University of New Haven student takes 4.20 years to complete their bachelor's degree.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 874 | 52% |
| Six Years | 1,017 | 61% |
| Eight Years | 18 | 1% |
| Did Not Complete | 637 | 38% |
Approximately 637 students or 38% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 637 students who did not complete their degree?
1 are still enrolled.
488 transferred to another institution.
University of New Haven lost contact with the remaining 144 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 0.2% |
| Transferred | 488 | 76.6% |
| Dropped Out | 144 | 22.6% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 100% |
| Asian | 68% |
| Black / African-American | 51% |
| Hawaiian | 50% |
| Hispanic | 60% |
| International | 62% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 61% |
| Unknown | 63% |
| White | 69% |
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 New Haven 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 New Haven represent 79% of the students in the class of 2015, and 78.96% of University of New Haven bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 52%, first-time students in the University of New Haven class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the University of New Haven graduation rate was 61%, and by the eight year mark, 61% 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 New Haven | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 52% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 61% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 61% | 47.82% |
511 first-time / full-time students or 39% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
417 transferred to another institution.
University of New Haven lost contact with the remaining 92 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 0.20% |
| Transferred | 417 | 81.60% |
| Dropped Out | 92 | 18.00% |
First-time / part-time students at University of New Haven represent 1.44% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 33%, first-time, part-time students in the University of New Haven 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 Completions | University of New Haven | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 29% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 33% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 42% | 23.72% |
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.
7 transferred to another institution.
University of New Haven lost contact with the remaining 7 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 7 | 50.00% |
| Dropped Out | 7 | 50.00% |
270 University of New Haven students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 16.15% 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 68%, 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 70%.
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 New Haven | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 68% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 70% | 55.07% |
82 non first-time / part-time students or 30% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
2 are still enrolled.
47 transferred to another institution.
University of New Haven lost contact with the remaining 33 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 2 | 2.44% |
| Transferred | 47 | 57.32% |
| Dropped Out | 33 | 40.24% |
52 University of New Haven students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 3.11% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 42%, 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 42%.
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 New Haven | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 42% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 42% | 37.80% |
30 non first-time / part-time students or 58% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
17 transferred to another institution.
University of New Haven lost contact with the remaining 12 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 3.33% |
| Transferred | 17 | 56.67% |
| Dropped Out | 12 | 40.00% |
