Retention rate measures the percentage of students who continue their studies at an institution from one academic year to the next.
The proportion of students who stay enrolled at the institution year-over-year.
The percentage of freshmen who return for their second year.
The percentage of students who leave an institution before completing a program.
Institutional efforts to support student persistence.
High retention indicates student satisfaction, academic support effectiveness, and institutional performance. It’s also a key accreditation and funding metric.