University of Portland Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

University of Portland 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

How many University of Portland 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 Portland retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.

• University of Portland Retention Rate
• University of Portland 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 Portland Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

University of Portland Retention Rate

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

With 86% students making it past their freshmen year, University of Portland 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 Oregon, the average is 67.48%.

University of Portland Graduation Rates

Of the 811 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?

73% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 81% in six years, and 82% 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 Portland graduation rate 81%.

The average University of Portland student takes 4.13 years to graduate with their bachelors.

University of Portland Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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University of Portland Drop Out Rate

Approximately 183 students or 18% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 183 students who did not complete their degree?

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 156 transferred to another institution.

• University of Portland lost contact with the remaining 27 who we assumed dropped out.

University of Portland 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 Portland 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 University of Portland Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at University of Portland represent 85% of the students in the class of 2015, and 84.46% of University of Portland bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 73%, first-time students in the University of Portland class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the University of Portland graduation rate was 81%, and by the eight year mark, 81% 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.

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

First-Time / Full-Time University of Portland Drop Out Rates

157 first-time / full-time students or 19% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 142 transferred to another institution.

• University of Portland lost contact with the remaining 15 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

Unfortunately, we don’t have access to data on University of Portland first-time, part-time students.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

145 University of Portland students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 14.49% 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 83%, 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 83%.

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.

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

Non First-Time / Full-Time University of Portland Drop Out Rates

24 non first-time / part-time students or 17% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 13 transferred to another institution.

• University of Portland lost contact with the remaining 11 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

7 University of Portland students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 0.70% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 71%, 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 71%.

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.

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

Non First-Time / Part-Time University of Portland Drop Out Rates

2 non first-time / part-time students or 29% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 1 transferred to another institution.

• University of Portland lost contact with the remaining 1 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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