What is the specified time for graduation?
This is determined based on the IPEDS definition of 150% of the normal time to completion. The normal time to completion refers to the duration typically required for a student to fulfill all degree or certificate requirements as outlined in the institution’s catalog. For example, the normal time is typically four years for a bachelor’s degree and two years for an associate’s degree. Therefore, for four-year college students, 150% of the normal time to completion equals six years (4 × 1.5), and for two-year college students, it equals three years (2 × 1.5).
What is considered a “graduated” student in this context?
A graduated student is defined as someone who has completed their degree program within the timeframe specified for the analysis (e.g., within six years for a bachelor’s degree, within three years for an associate’s degree).
How do Nebraska graduation rates compare to national averages?
Graduation rates for similar student populations can be compared using national databases like IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System).