by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many West Texas A&M 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 West Texas A&M University retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.
Freshmen retention rate refers to the percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year.
With 82% students making it past their freshmen year, West Texas A&M University 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 Texas, the average is 68.17%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| West Texas A&M University | 82% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Texas | 68.17% |
Of the 1,187 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?
After four years 24% of the cohort graduated. After six years 49% had completed their degree, and 51% 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 West Texas A&M University graduation rate 49%.
The average West Texas A&M University student takes 4.45 years to graduate with their bachelors.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 920 | 38% |
| Six Years | 1,187 | 49% |
| Eight Years | 56 | 2% |
| Did Not Complete | 1,202 | 49% |
Approximately 1202 students or 49% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 1202 students who did not complete their degree?
35 are still enrolled.
591 transferred to another institution.
West Texas A&M University lost contact with the remaining 588 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 35 | 2.9% |
| Transferred | 591 | 49.2% |
| Dropped Out | 588 | 48.9% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 25% |
| Asian | 50% |
| Black / African-American | 24% |
| Hispanic | 40% |
| International | 53% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 33% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| White | 51% |
Some schools have mainly first-time, full-time students, while others cater to part-time students, transfer students, or adult learners. For a variety of reasons first-time, full-time students under the age of 25 are usually more likely to graduate in four years.
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 Texas A&M University are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.
Comparing the graduation rates of specific cohorts shown below will be more revealing than the overall statistics shared above.
First-time / full-time students at West Texas A&M University represent 51% of the students in the class of 2015, and 41.62% of West Texas A&M University bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 24%, first-time students in the West Texas A&M University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the West Texas A&M University graduation rate was 40%, and by the eight year mark, 42% 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 Texas A&M University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 24% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 40% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 42% | 47.82% |
711 first-time / full-time students or 58% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
35 are still enrolled.
373 transferred to another institution.
West Texas A&M University lost contact with the remaining 324 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 35 | 4.92% |
| Transferred | 373 | 52.46% |
| Dropped Out | 324 | 45.57% |
First-time / part-time students at West Texas A&M University represent 0.65% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 13%, first-time, part-time students in the West Texas A&M 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 19%.
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 | West Texas A&M University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 6% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 13% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 19% | 23.72% |
13 first-time / part-time students or 81% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
4 transferred to another institution.
West Texas A&M University lost contact with the remaining 9 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 4 | 30.77% |
| Dropped Out | 9 | 69.23% |
853 West Texas A&M University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 34.89% 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 61%, 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 63%.
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 Texas A&M University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 61% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 63% | 55.07% |
319 non first-time / part-time students or 37% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
4 are still enrolled.
143 transferred to another institution.
West Texas A&M University lost contact with the remaining 172 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 4 | 1.25% |
| Transferred | 143 | 44.83% |
| Dropped Out | 172 | 53.92% |
341 West Texas A&M University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 13.95% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 49%, 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 53%.
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 | West Texas A&M University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 49% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 53% | 37.80% |
159 non first-time / part-time students or 47% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
5 are still enrolled.
71 transferred to another institution.
West Texas A&M University lost contact with the remaining 83 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 5 | 3.14% |
| Transferred | 71 | 44.65% |
| Dropped Out | 83 | 52.20% |
