Student Achievement
Retention & Graduation Rates
| First-to-Second-Year Retention Rates | Threshold | Goal | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-Time, Full-Time, All Students | 83% | 87% | 83.6% | 83.5% | 84.0% | 84.7% |
| Six-Year Total Graduation Rates | Threshold | Goal | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-Time, Full-Time, All Students** | 67% | 75% | 68.9% | 69.7% | 70.8% | 68.6% | |
| First-Time, Full-Time, Pell Students | 54% | 75% | 56.5% | 56.4% | 59.1% | 57.2% |
**SACSCOC Key Student Completion indicator
Degrees Awarded
| Degrees Awarded by Level | Threshold | Goal | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baccalaureate | 4,800 | 5,000 | 4,772 | 5,038 | 4,920 | 5,441 | |
| Masters | 1,100 | 1,300 | 1,534 | 2,084 | 1,929 | 2,086 | |
| Doctoral | 250 | 350 | 292 | 321 | 299 | 323 |
Licensing Examination Pass Rates
(Professional Degrees)
| Exam | Threshold | Goal | Class of 2021 | Class of 2022 | Class of 2023 | Class of 2024 | Class of 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Bar Exam | 81% | 93% | 84% | 84.6% | 92.2% | 83% | 88.9% |
| North American Veterinary Licensing Exam | 80% | 95% | 96% | 90% | 79% | 84% | 85% |
Notes:
- Bachelor's degree level includes baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate.
- Master's degree level includes masters, post-masters, education specialist, graduate certificates, and post-professional.
- Louisiana Bar Exam Pass Rates represent July results for first-time test takers.