Mercer University
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Institutional Research

Retention and Graduation Rates
Macon Campus Traditional Programs Only

Last updated: OIE:sem 3/13/08

The following retention and graduation rates reports are based degree-seeking students in the traditional programs only (Macon Campus - College of Liberal Arts, School of Business and Economics, College of Education and School of Engineering). The rates are based on the four most current year's data.

Graduation Rates

What percentage of first-time, freshmen graduate within four years?
34%
What percentage of first-time, freshmen graduate within five years?
48%
What percentage of first-time, freshmen graduate within six years?
52%

Retention Rates

What percentage of first-time, freshmen return for the fall of their second year?
81%

6-Year Graduation Reports (IPEDS Methodology - First-Time, Full-Time, Fall/Summer Cohorts)
    Multi-Cohort Trend
    Fall 1991 Class
    Fall 1992 Class
    Fall 1993 Class
    Fall 1994 Class
    Fall 1995 Class
    Fall 1996 Class
    Fall 1997 Class
    Fall 1998 Class
    Fall 1999 Class
    Fall 2000 Class
    Fall 2001 Class

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