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Washburn University Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

21% 4-Year Graduation Rate
50% 6-Year Graduation Rate
70% Retention Rate

Washburn University 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

Are students coming back to Washburn University after their first year? Are Washburn University students graduating in a timely manner? What happens to the students who don't graduate? Get all your questions answered here.

Washburn University Retention Rate

70% 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 70% students making it past their freshmen year, Washburn 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 Kansas, the average is 65.77%.

Washburn University Retention  70 out of 100
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Kansas Retention  66 out of 100
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Retention Rate
Washburn University70%
Nationwide70.57%
Kansas65.77%
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?

Washburn University Graduation Rates

50% 6-Year Graduation Rate
32.76% Transfer Rate
13.50% Dropout Rate

Of the 1,003 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?

21% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 50% in six years, and 52% 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 Washburn University graduation rate 50%.

The average length of time it takes an Washburn University undergraduate student to complete their bachelor's degree is 4.68 years.

Four Year Graduation Rate  26%
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Six Year Graduation Rate  50%
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  52%
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Washburn University Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Completion WithinUndergraduatesPercentage
Four Years52226%
Six Years1,00350%
Eight Years592%
Did Not Complete96148%
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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Washburn University Drop Out Rate

Approximately 961 students or 48% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 961 students who did not complete their degree?

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Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled161.7%
Transferred66569.2%
Dropped Out27428.5%

Washburn University Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

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Race/EthnicityGraduation Rate
American Indian or Alaskan Native50%
Asian50%
Black / African-American25%
Hispanic44%
International55%
Multi-Ethnic42%
Unknown54%
White54%

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 Washburn University 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 Washburn University Graduation Rates

47% First-Time, Full-Time
44% 6-Year Grad Rate
Low Grad Rate

First-time / full-time students at Washburn University represent 47% of the students in the class of 2015, and 42.37% of Washburn University bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 21%, first-time students in the Washburn University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the Washburn University graduation rate was 44%, and by the eight year mark, 48% 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  21 out of 100
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Six Year Graduation Rate  44 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  48 out of 100
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Washburn University First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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First-Time / Full-Time CompletionsWashburn UniversityNationwide
Four Years21%37.92%
Six Years44%46.43%
Eight Years48%47.82%

First-Time / Full-Time Washburn University Drop Out Rates

494 first-time / full-time students or 52% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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First-Time / Full-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled163.24%
Transferred35070.85%
Dropped Out13326.92%

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

7% First-Time, Part-Time
11% 6-Year Grad Rate
Low Grad Rate

First-time / part-time students at Washburn University represent 7.00% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six-year graduation rate of 11%, first-time, part-time students in the Washburn 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 16%.

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  11 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  16 out of 100
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First-Time / Part-Time Washburn University Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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First-Time / Part-Time CompletionsWashburn UniversityNationwide
Four Years6%14.37%
Six Years11%21.59%
Eight Years16%23.72%

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

119 first-time / part-time students or 84% 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 Enrolled32.52%
Transferred5747.90%
Dropped Out5949.58%

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

30% Returning, Full-Time
69% 6-Year Grad Rate
Good Grad Rate

617 Washburn University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 30.39% 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 69%, 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.

Six Year Graduation Rate  69 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  70 out of 100
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Washburn University Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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Returning / Full-Time CompletionsWashburn UniversityNationwide
Four Years0%49.57%
Six Years69%53.83%
Eight Years70%55.07%

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

182 non first-time / part-time students or 30% 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 Enrolled42.20%
Transferred15585.16%
Dropped Out2312.64%

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

15% Returning, Part-Time
45% 6-Year Grad Rate
Good Grad Rate

312 Washburn University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 15.37% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 45%, 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 46%.

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  45 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  46 out of 100
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Washburn University Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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Returning / Part-Time CompletionsWashburn UniversityNationwide
Four Years0%30.46%
Six Years45%36.03%
Eight Years46%37.80%

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

166 non first-time / part-time students or 54% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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Returning / Part-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled42.41%
Transferred10362.05%
Dropped Out5935.54%

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