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Walden University Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

100% 4-Year Graduation Rate
26% 6-Year Graduation Rate
33% Retention Rate

Walden University 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

How many Walden University first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore Walden University retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.

Walden University Retention Rate

33% Freshmen Retention Rate
Below Average Retention Rate

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

With 33% students making it past their freshmen year, Walden University 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 Minnesota, the average is 67.05%.

Walden University Retention  33 out of 100
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Minnesota Retention  67 out of 100
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Retention Rate
Walden University33%
Nationwide70.57%
Minnesota67.05%
Low retention rates may be a signal that a lot of students plan on transferring after a year or two. Is that the case here?

Walden University Graduation Rates

26% 6-Year Graduation Rate
33.84% Transfer Rate
35.24% Dropout Rate

How many of the estimated 1,537 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?

100% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 26% in six years, and 27% 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 Walden University graduation rate 26%.

How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree at Walden University? The standard length of time for most students is 4.00 years.

Four Year Graduation Rate  22%
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Six Year Graduation Rate  26%
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  27%
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Walden University Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Completion WithinUndergraduatesPercentage
Four Years1,28922%
Six Years1,53726%
Eight Years471%
Did Not Complete4,39373%
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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Walden University Drop Out Rate

Approximately 4393 students or 73% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 4393 students who did not complete their degree?

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Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled00.0%
Transferred202446.1%
Dropped Out2,10848.0%

Walden University 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 Walden University are considered 'non-traditional students' who either not first-time, or not full-time, or both.

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 Walden University Graduation Rates

0% First-Time, Full-Time
100% 6-Year Grad Rate
Good Grad Rate

First-time / full-time students at Walden University represent 0% of the students in the class of 2015, and 0.07% of Walden University bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 100%, first-time students in the Walden University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the Walden University graduation rate was 100%, and by the eight year mark, 100% 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.

Four Year Graduation Rate  100 out of 100
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Six Year Graduation Rate  100 out of 100
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Walden University First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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First-Time / Full-Time CompletionsWalden UniversityNationwide
Four Years100%37.92%
Six Years100%46.43%
Eight Years100%47.82%

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

9% First-Time, Part-Time
4% 6-Year Grad Rate
Low Grad Rate

First-time / part-time students at Walden University represent 9.10% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six-year graduation rate of 4%, first-time, part-time students in the Walden University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 5%.

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.

Six Year Graduation Rate  4 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  5 out of 100
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First-Time / Part-Time Walden University Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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First-Time / Part-Time CompletionsWalden UniversityNationwide
Four Years1%14.37%
Six Years4%21.59%
Eight Years5%23.72%

First-Time / Part-Time Walden University Drop Out Rates

519 first-time / part-time students or 95% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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First-Time / Part-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled20.39%
Transferred22743.74%
Dropped Out29055.88%

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

2% Returning, Full-Time
56% 6-Year Grad Rate
Good Grad Rate

100 Walden University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 1.67% 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 56%, 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 56%.

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.

Six Year Graduation Rate  56 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  56 out of 100
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Walden University Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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Returning / Full-Time CompletionsWalden UniversityNationwide
Four Years0%49.57%
Six Years56%53.83%
Eight Years56%55.07%

Non First-Time / Full-Time Walden University Drop Out Rates

44 non first-time / part-time students or 44% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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First-Time / Part-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled1329.55%
Transferred2556.82%
Dropped Out613.64%

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

89% Returning, Part-Time
27% 6-Year Grad Rate
Good Grad Rate

5336 Walden University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 89.22% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 27%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate lower than the national average.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 28%.

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.

Six Year Graduation Rate  27 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  28 out of 100
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Walden University Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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Returning / Part-Time CompletionsWalden UniversityNationwide
Four Years0%30.46%
Six Years27%36.03%
Eight Years28%37.80%

Non First-Time / Part-Time Walden University Drop Out Rates

3830 non first-time / part-time students or 72% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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Returning / Part-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled2466.42%
Transferred177246.27%
Dropped Out1,81247.31%

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