by our College Data Analytics TeamHow long does it take to earn a degree at Wright State University - Main Campus? Find out how many students return after their freshman year, how long it takes to graduate, and what happens to the students who don't.
The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.
With 65% students making it past their freshmen year, Wright State University - Main Campus 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 Ohio, the average is 69.84%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Wright State University - Main Campus | 65% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Ohio | 69.84% |
There were approximately 1,964 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?
After four years 18% of the cohort graduated. After six years 40% had completed their degree, and 41% after eight years.
The official graduation rate of Wright State University - Main Campus is 40%. This is the percentage of students who completed their degree within 150% of the published time. That means six years for a standard bachelor's degree program.
How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree at Wright State University - Main Campus? The standard length of time for most students is 4.56 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1,299 | 26% |
| Six Years | 1,964 | 40% |
| Eight Years | 86 | 1% |
| Did Not Complete | 2,918 | 59% |
Approximately 2918 students or 59% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 2918 students who did not complete their degree?
27 are still enrolled.
1912 transferred to another institution.
Wright State University - Main Campus lost contact with the remaining 955 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 27 | 0.9% |
| Transferred | 1912 | 65.5% |
| Dropped Out | 955 | 32.7% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 38% |
| Asian | 54% |
| Black / African-American | 24% |
| Hispanic | 40% |
| International | 56% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 34% |
| Unknown | 50% |
| White | 49% |
First-time, full-time students, under the age of 25 are known as traditional students. These students are more likely to graduate in four years than so called 'non-traditional' students that includes part-time students, transfer students, or adult learners. Some schools cater to non-traditional students and it may affect their overall graduation rates.
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 Wright State University - Main Campus are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.
How does this school do graduating the type of student you are most concerned bout?
First-time / full-time students at Wright State University - Main Campus represent 58% of the students in the class of 2015, and 53.11% of Wright State University - Main Campus bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 18%, first-time students in the Wright State University - Main Campus class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Wright State University - Main Campus graduation rate was 36%, and by the eight year mark, 38% 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 | Wright State University - Main Campus | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 18% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 36% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 38% | 47.82% |
1777 first-time / full-time students or 62% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
27 are still enrolled.
1199 transferred to another institution.
Wright State University - Main Campus lost contact with the remaining 549 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 27 | 1.52% |
| Transferred | 1199 | 67.47% |
| Dropped Out | 549 | 30.89% |
First-time / part-time students at Wright State University - Main Campus represent 2.56% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 15%, first-time, part-time students in the Wright State University - Main Campus class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 15%.
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 | Wright State University - Main Campus | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 11% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 15% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 15% | 23.72% |
108 first-time / part-time students or 85% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
2 are still enrolled.
64 transferred to another institution.
Wright State University - Main Campus lost contact with the remaining 42 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 2 | 1.85% |
| Transferred | 64 | 59.26% |
| Dropped Out | 42 | 38.89% |
1403 Wright State University - Main Campus students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 28.24% 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 48%, 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 50%.
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 | Wright State University - Main Campus | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 48% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 50% | 55.07% |
707 non first-time / part-time students or 50% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
11 are still enrolled.
445 transferred to another institution.
Wright State University - Main Campus lost contact with the remaining 251 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 11 | 1.56% |
| Transferred | 445 | 62.94% |
| Dropped Out | 251 | 35.50% |
566 Wright State University - Main Campus students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 11.39% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 41%, 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 42%.
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 | Wright State University - Main Campus | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 41% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 42% | 37.80% |
326 non first-time / part-time students or 58% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
9 are still enrolled.
204 transferred to another institution.
Wright State University - Main Campus lost contact with the remaining 113 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 9 | 2.76% |
| Transferred | 204 | 62.58% |
| Dropped Out | 113 | 34.66% |
