Retention Rates
| Entering Fall of | Cohort | Adjusted Cohort | Fresh-Soph Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 571 | 571 | 88.6% |
| 2021 | 602 | 602 | 84.7% |
| 2022 | 533 | 533 | 86.1% |
| 2023 | 545 | 545 | 90.8% |
| 2024 | 424 | 424 | 90.3% |
For comparison, the national Freshman-Sophomore retention rate at 4-year private non-profit institutions is 81% (Reference).
- A cohort is a specific group of students established for tracking purposes. A cohort is defined as all full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students who entered in the fall or preceding summer session of a given year.
- An adjusted cohort is a cohort that has students removed from it who died or are totally and permanently disabled, or left college to serve in the military, a foreign aid service, or a church mission.