by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many West Coast University - Ontario first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore West Coast University - Ontario retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.
The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.
With 89% students making it past their freshmen year, West Coast University - Ontario 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 California, the average is 73.07%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| West Coast University - Ontario | 89% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| California | 73.07% |
How many of the estimated 286 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
After four years 25% of the cohort graduated. After six years 61% had completed their degree, and 61% after 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 West Coast University - Ontario graduation rate 61%.
The average length of time it takes an West Coast University - Ontario undergraduate student to complete their bachelor's degree is 4.00 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 266 | 56% |
| Six Years | 286 | 61% |
| Eight Years | 3 | 0% |
| Did Not Complete | 182 | 39% |
Approximately 182 students or 39% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 182 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
129 transferred to another institution.
West Coast University - Ontario lost contact with the remaining 49 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 129 | 70.9% |
| Dropped Out | 49 | 26.9% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| Unknown | 100% |
| White | 50% |
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 West Coast University - Ontario 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 students at West Coast University - Ontario represent 14% of the students in the class of 2015, and 6.99% of West Coast University - Ontario bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 25%, first-time students in the West Coast University - Ontario class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the West Coast University - Ontario graduation rate was 31%, and by the eight year mark, 31% 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 | West Coast University - Ontario | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 25% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 31% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 31% | 47.82% |
45 first-time / full-time students or 69% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
33 transferred to another institution.
West Coast University - Ontario lost contact with the remaining 12 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 33 | 73.33% |
| Dropped Out | 12 | 26.67% |
Unfortunately, we don’t have access to data on West Coast University - Ontario first-time, part-time students.
406 West Coast University - Ontario students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 86.20% 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 66%, 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 66%.
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 | West Coast University - Ontario | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 66% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 66% | 55.07% |
137 non first-time / part-time students or 34% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
4 are still enrolled.
96 transferred to another institution.
West Coast University - Ontario lost contact with the remaining 37 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 4 | 2.92% |
| Transferred | 96 | 70.07% |
| Dropped Out | 37 | 27.01% |
Unfortunately, we don’t have access to data on West Coast University - Ontario returning, part-time students.
