Strategic Goal #1: Invest in Student Success
RETENTION RATES
Figures 1 and 2 below present historical one- and two-year average Freshman retention rates (2015-2020) along with projected rates considering disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Achieving our projected goals by the end of 2023 will help RCVCOBE to return to pre-pandemic retention rates.
Figure 1. One Year Undergraduate Retention Rates
DATA SOURCE: SAIR, IPEDS
Figure 2. Two Year Undergraduate Retention Rates
DATA SOURCE: SAIR, IPEDS
2019 is the latest year for which peer retention data are available. Accordingly, the above goal of matching the 80 percent peer median Freshman One Year retention rate will help raise the College’s current retention rate and reverse the slight decline in retention experienced during the pandemic.
Figure 3. Undergraduate Retention Rates-Peer Institution Comparsion
Peer institutions include Florida Atlantic, Kent State, Louisiana Tech, New Mexico State, Old Dominion and University of Massachusetts-Boston
GRADUATION RATES
Our goals to support our students’ learning experience, provide community engagement opportunities and career readiness will help achieve our projected 4-year and 6-year graduation rates for First-Time Full-Time Freshman as shown below.
Figure 4. Four Year Graduation Rates for RCV and University Levels
DATA SOURCE: SAIR, IPEDS
Figure 5. Four Year Graduation Rates-Peer Institution Comparsion
DATA SOURCE: IPEDS
Figure 6. Six Year Graduation Rates-Peer Institution Comparsion
