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Texas A&M University - College Station 2023 Graduation & Retention Report
How long does it take to earn a degree at Texas A&M College Station? 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.
- 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
Texas A&M College Station Retention Rate
94%Freshmen Retention Rate
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Freshmen retention rate refers to the percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year.
With 94% students making it past their freshmen year, Texas A&M College Station 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%.
Texas A&M College Station Retention 94 out of 100
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Texas Retention 68 out of 100
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| Retention Rate | |
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| Texas A&M College Station | 94% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Texas | 68.17% |
Texas A&M College Station Graduation Rates
82%6-Year Graduation Rate
13.72%Transfer Rate
3.19%Dropout Rate
How many of the estimated 9,487 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
54% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 82% in six years, and 83% 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 Texas A&M College Station graduation rate 82%.
The typical Texas A&M College Station student takes 4.36 years to complete their bachelor's degree.
Four Year Graduation Rate 58%
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Six Year Graduation Rate 82%
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Eight Year Graduation Rate 83%
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Texas A&M College Station Graduation Rates vs. National Average
Completion Within Undergraduates Percentage Four Years 6,782 58% Six Years 9,487 82% Eight Years 136 1% Did Not Complete 1,998 17%
Texas A&M College Station Drop Out Rate
Approximately 1998 students or 17% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 1998 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
1594 transferred to another institution.
Texas A&M College Station lost contact with the remaining 371 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 1594 | 79.8% |
| Dropped Out | 371 | 18.6% |
Texas A&M College Station Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 71% |
| Asian | 83% |
| Black / African-American | 84% |
| Hawaiian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 75% |
| International | 85% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 67% |
| Unknown | 87% |
| White | 86% |
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 Texas A&M College Station 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 Texas A&M College Station Graduation Rates
71%First-Time, Full-Time
82%6-Year Grad Rate
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First-time / full-time students at Texas A&M University - College Station represent 71% of the students in the class of 2015, and 71.59% of Texas A&M College Station bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 54%, first-time students in the Texas A&M College Station class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Texas A&M College Station graduation rate was 82%, and by the eight year mark, 83% 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 54 out of 100
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Six Year Graduation Rate 82 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate 83 out of 100
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Texas A&M College Station First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average
| First-Time / Full-Time Completions | Texas A&M College Station | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 54% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 82% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 83% | 47.82% |
First-Time / Full-Time Texas A&M College Station Drop Out Rates
1391 first-time / full-time students or 17% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
1147 transferred to another institution.
See AlsoDrop / Add Course InformationTexas A&M College Station lost contact with the remaining 220 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
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| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 1147 | 82.46% |
| Dropped Out | 220 | 15.82% |
First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates
6%First-Time, Part-Time
75%6-Year Grad Rate
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First-time / part-time students at Texas A&M University - College Station represent 5.70% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 75%, first-time, part-time students in the Texas A&M College Station class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 76%.
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 75 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate 76 out of 100
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First-Time / Part-Time Texas A&M College Station Graduation Rates vs. National Average
| First-Time / Part-Time Completions | Texas A&M College Station | Nationwide |
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| Four Years | 40% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 75% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 76% | 23.72% |
First-Time / Part-Time Texas A&M College Station Drop Out Rates
158 first-time / part-time students or 24% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
3 are still enrolled.
138 transferred to another institution.
Texas A&M College Station lost contact with the remaining 17 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
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| Still Enrolled | 3 | 1.90% |
| Transferred | 138 | 87.34% |
| Dropped Out | 17 | 10.76% |
Non First-Time / Full-Time Students
21%Returning, Full-Time
83%6-Year Grad Rate
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2492 Texas A&M College Station students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 21.44% 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 83%, 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 84%.
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 83 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate 84 out of 100
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Texas A&M College Station Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average
| Returning / Full-Time Completions | Texas A&M College Station | Nationwide |
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| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 83% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 84% | 55.07% |
Non First-Time / Full-Time Texas A&M College Station Drop Out Rates
410 non first-time / part-time students or 16% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
6 are still enrolled.
286 transferred to another institution.
Texas A&M College Station lost contact with the remaining 118 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
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| Still Enrolled | 6 | 1.46% |
| Transferred | 286 | 69.76% |
| Dropped Out | 118 | 28.78% |
Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates
1%Returning, Part-Time
76%6-Year Grad Rate
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172 Texas A&M College Station students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 1.48% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 76%, 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 77%.
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 76 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate 77 out of 100
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Texas A&M College Station Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average
| Returning / Part-Time Completions | Texas A&M College Station | Nationwide |
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| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 76% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 77% | 37.80% |
Non First-Time / Part-Time Texas A&M College Station Drop Out Rates
39 non first-time / part-time students or 23% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
23 transferred to another institution.
Texas A&M College Station lost contact with the remaining 16 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
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| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 23 | 58.97% |
| Dropped Out | 16 | 41.03% |
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.
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