University of Northern Colorado Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

University of Northern Colorado 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

How many University of Northern Colorado first-year students return for their second year, and how many go on to graduate? Retention and graduation rates help you understand how students progress at University of Northern Colorado. First year retention shows who comes back, and graduation rates show who finishes and how long it takes.

• University of Northern Colorado Retention Rate
• University of Northern Colorado 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
• University of Northern Colorado Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

University of Northern Colorado Retention Rate

The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.

With 76% students making it past their freshmen year, University of Northern Colorado 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 Colorado, the average is 70.70%.

University of Northern Colorado Graduation Rates

There were approximately 1819 students in the class of 2023. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?

Four years after beginning their degree, 45% of those students had graduated. By 2025, six years after starting their degree, 57% of the students had graduated and after eight years 58% of this class completed their degree.

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 Northern Colorado graduation rate 57%.

University of Northern Colorado Graduation Rates vs. National Average

The non-completers rate is anyone who is not still enrolled at the institution after eight years. Both transfer students and drop-outs could be included in this group.

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University of Northern Colorado Drop Out Rate

Approximately 1323 students or 42% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 1323 students who did not complete their degree?

• 9 are still enrolled.

• 924 transferred to another institution.

• University of Northern Colorado lost contact with the remaining 390 who we assumed dropped out.

University of Northern Colorado Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

Some Students Take More Time To Graduate

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 Northern Colorado are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.

Comparing the graduation rates of the specific cohorts below can be more revealing than the overall graduation rates.

First-Time / Full-Time University of Northern Colorado Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at University of Northern Colorado represent 68.53% of the students in the class of 2023.

After six years, the University of Northern Colorado graduation rate was 52%, and by the eight year mark, 53% of the cohort had completed their degree.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for this group is 37.92% after four years, 46.43% after six years, and 47.82% after eight years.

University of Northern Colorado First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

First-Time / Full-Time University of Northern Colorado Drop Out Rates

1024 first-time / full-time students or 47% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 7 are still enrolled.

• 741 transferred to another institution.

• University of Northern Colorado lost contact with the remaining 276 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at University of Northern Colorado represent 0.50% of the students in the class of 2023.

After six years, the University of Northern Colorado graduation rate was 13%, and by the eight year mark, 13% of the cohort had completed their degree.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for this group is 14.37% after four years, 21.59% after six years, and 23.72% after eight years.

First-Time / Part-Time University of Northern Colorado Graduation Rates vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time University of Northern Colorado Drop Out Rates

14 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.

• 9 transferred to another institution.

• University of Northern Colorado lost contact with the remaining 5 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

Returning / full-time students at University of Northern Colorado represent 24.56% of the students in the class of 2023.

After six years, the University of Northern Colorado graduation rate was 74%, and by the eight year mark, 74% of the cohort had completed their degree.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for this group is 53.83% after six years, and 55.07% after eight years.

University of Northern Colorado Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Full-Time University of Northern Colorado Drop Out Rates

201 non first-time / part-time students or 26% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 1 are still enrolled.

• 122 transferred to another institution.

• University of Northern Colorado lost contact with the remaining 78 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

Returning / part-time students at University of Northern Colorado represent 6.41% of the students in the class of 2023.

After six years, the University of Northern Colorado graduation rate was 58%, and by the eight year mark, 59% of the cohort had completed their degree.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for this group is 30.46% after four years, 36.03% after six years, and 37.80% after eight years.

University of Northern Colorado Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Part-Time University of Northern Colorado Drop Out Rates

84 non first-time / part-time students or 41% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 1 are still enrolled.

• 52 transferred to another institution.

• University of Northern Colorado lost contact with the remaining 31 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
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