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The most recent retention rate (Fall 2022 cohort) for first-time, full-time, freshman is 74%.
The table below shows how many students in each academic unit were either retained within the unit, or at the university.
| Academic Unit | Retained in Unit | Retained at the University |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Fine and Performing Arts | 60.9% | 79.7% |
| Department of Humanities and Social Sciences | 55.4% | 66.1% |
| Department of Language, Literature and Writing | 54.2% | 66.7% |
| Department of Mathematics and Statistics | 70.6% | 94.1% |
| Department of Natural Sciences | 47.8% | 68.1% |
| School of Agricultural Sciences | 72.3% | 79.0% |
| Melvin D. & Valorie G. Booth School of Business | 60.3% | 65.4% |
| School of Communication and Mass Media | 63.0% | 73.9% |
| School of Computer Science and Information Systems | 77.1% | 83.3% |
| School of Education | 72.1% | 78.7% |
| School of Health Sciences and Wellness | 65.2% | 75.0% |
The table below shows the retention of 1st time freshman at the university.
| Race/Ethnicity | Rate at University |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 100.00% |
| Asian | 100.00% |
| Black or African American | 58.49% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 68.85% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 66.67% |
| White | 75.57% |
| Two or More Races | 70.59% |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 76.47% |
| International | 56.62% |
The table below shows the 1st time freshman retention rates by gender.
| Gender | Retention Rate |
|---|---|
| Men | 75.00% |
| Women | 73.47% |
The university also tracks retention rates by recipients of a federal pell grant
| Additional Retention Rates | Retention Rate |
|---|---|
| Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant | 64.60% |
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