William Penn University Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

William Penn University 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

How many William Penn 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 William Penn University retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.

• William Penn University Retention Rate
• William Penn University Graduation Rate
  • First Time Undergrads Attending Full Time
  • First Time Undergrads Attending Part Time
  • Non-First Time Undergrads Attending Full Time
  • Non-First Time Undergrads Attending Part Time
• William Penn University Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

William Penn University Retention Rate

Freshmen retention rate refers to the percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year.

With 61% students making it past their freshmen year, William Penn 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 Iowa, the average is 68.94%.

William Penn University Graduation Rates

Of the 289 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?

After four years 24% of the cohort graduated. After six years 44% had completed their degree, and 45% 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 William Penn University graduation rate 44%.

The average length of time it takes an William Penn University undergraduate student to complete their bachelor's degree is 4.27 years.

William Penn University Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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William Penn University Drop Out Rate

Approximately 366 students or 55% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 366 students who did not complete their degree?

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 226 transferred to another institution.

• William Penn University lost contact with the remaining 140 who we assumed dropped out.

William Penn University Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

Some Students Take More Time To Graduate

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 William Penn 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 William Penn University Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at William Penn University represent 46% of the students in the class of 2015, and 38.41% of William Penn University bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 24%, first-time students in the William Penn University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the William Penn University graduation rate was 37%, and by the eight year mark, 37% 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.

William Penn University First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

First-Time / Full-Time William Penn University Drop Out Rates

191 first-time / full-time students or 63% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 121 transferred to another institution.

• William Penn University lost contact with the remaining 70 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at William Penn University represent 0.45% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six-year graduation rate of 67%, first-time, part-time students in the William Penn University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 67%.

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 William Penn University Graduation Rates vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time William Penn University Drop Out Rates

1 first-time / part-time students or 33% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 1 transferred to another institution.

• William Penn University lost contact with the remaining 0 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

347 William Penn University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 52.42% 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 50%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate lower than the national average for students in this category.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 51%.

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.

William Penn University Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Full-Time William Penn University Drop Out Rates

169 non first-time / part-time students or 49% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 103 transferred to another institution.

• William Penn University lost contact with the remaining 66 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

8 William Penn University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 1.21% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 38%, 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 38%.

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.

William Penn University Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Part-Time William Penn University Drop Out Rates

5 non first-time / part-time students or 62% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 1 transferred to another institution.

• William Penn University lost contact with the remaining 4 who we assumed dropped out.

More Resources:

• An Explanation of Freshman Retention Rates.

• How Common is it to Transfer to a Different College?

• Are Non-Traditional Students Less Likely to Graduate?

• How Many People Drop-Out of College?

• How Average Time to Graduate Can Affect the Value of Your Degree.

References

• National Center for Education Statistics

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