by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many USF Tampa first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore USF Tampa 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 92% students making it past their freshmen year, USF Tampa 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 Florida, the average is 70.38%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| USF Tampa | 92% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Florida | 70.38% |
Of the 5,785 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?
After four years 53% of the cohort graduated. After six years 70% had completed their degree, and 72% after 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 USF Tampa graduation rate 70%.
How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree at USF Tampa? The standard length of time for most students is 4.25 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 4,794 | 58% |
| Six Years | 5,785 | 70% |
| Eight Years | 146 | 2% |
| Did Not Complete | 2,316 | 28% |
Approximately 2316 students or 28% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 2316 students who did not complete their degree?
168 are still enrolled.
1081 transferred to another institution.
USF Tampa lost contact with the remaining 1183 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 168 | 7.3% |
| Transferred | 1081 | 46.7% |
| Dropped Out | 1,183 | 51.1% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 75% |
| Asian | 86% |
| Black / African-American | 75% |
| Hawaiian | 60% |
| Hispanic | 70% |
| International | 79% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 67% |
| Unknown | 77% |
| White | 73% |
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 USF Tampa 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 South Florida - Main Campus represent 43% of the students in the class of 2015, and 43.89% of USF Tampa bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 53%, first-time students in the USF Tampa class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the USF Tampa graduation rate was 72%, and by the eight year mark, 74% 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 | USF Tampa | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 53% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 72% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 74% | 47.82% |
916 first-time / full-time students or 26% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
168 are still enrolled.
567 transferred to another institution.
USF Tampa lost contact with the remaining 324 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 168 | 18.34% |
| Transferred | 567 | 61.90% |
| Dropped Out | 324 | 35.37% |
First-time / part-time students at University of South Florida - Main Campus represent 0.40% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 39%, first-time, part-time students in the USF Tampa class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 52%.
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 | USF Tampa | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 24% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 39% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 52% | 23.72% |
16 first-time / part-time students or 48% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
9 transferred to another institution.
USF Tampa 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 | 9 | 56.25% |
| Dropped Out | 7 | 43.75% |
3324 USF Tampa students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 40.28% 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 74%, 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 75%.
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 | USF Tampa | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 74% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 75% | 55.07% |
829 non first-time / part-time students or 25% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
14 are still enrolled.
314 transferred to another institution.
USF Tampa lost contact with the remaining 501 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 14 | 1.69% |
| Transferred | 314 | 37.88% |
| Dropped Out | 501 | 60.43% |
1376 USF Tampa students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 16.67% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 57%, 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 60%.
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 | USF Tampa | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 57% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 60% | 37.80% |
555 non first-time / part-time students or 40% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
13 are still enrolled.
191 transferred to another institution.
USF Tampa lost contact with the remaining 351 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 13 | 2.34% |
| Transferred | 191 | 34.41% |
| Dropped Out | 351 | 63.24% |
