Student Achievement Data
Retention Rates
Freshman-to-Sophomore Retention Rates of First-Time Full-time Baccalaureate Degree-Seeking Students
Benchmark for Success: Above the Average for University System of Georgia State University Sector
- Longterm Institutional Goal: 80%
| Cohort Year | Cohort Size | UNG Performance | Benchmark for Success |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2016 | 1680 | 80.8% | 70.8% |
| Fall 2015 | 1669 | 79.0% | 72.4% |
| Fall 2014 | 1464 | 80.9% | 74.9% |
| Fall 2013 | 1083 | 83.2% | 73.2% |
| Fall 2012 | 1110 | 80.2% | 72.1% |
Freshman-to-Sophomore Retention Rates of First-Time Full-time Associate Degree-Seeking Students
Benchmark for Success: Above the Average for University System of Georgia State University Sector
- Longterm Institutional Goal: 75%
| Cohort Year | Cohort Size | UNG Performance | Benchmark for Success |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2016 | 1983 | 69.4% | 65.0% |
| Fall 2015 | 1851 | 71.9% | 66.1% |
| Fall 2014 | 1440 | 72.6% | 59.9% |
| Fall 2013 | 1712 | 71.6% | 58.8% |
| Fall 2012 | 1673 | 63.6% | 55.7% |
Graduation Rates
Six-Year Graduation Rates of First-Time Full-time Baccalaureate Degree-Seeking Students
Benchmark for Success: Above the Average for University System of Georgia State University Sector
- Longterm Institutional Goal: 60%
| Cohort Year | Cohort Size | UNG Performance | Benchmark for Success |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2011 | 885 | 53.6% | 35.1% |
| Fall 2010 | 945 | 54.2% | 35.6% |
| Fall 2009 | 817 | 53.6% | 37.8% |
| Fall 2008 | 843 | 52.4% | 38.9% |
| Fall 2007 | 760 | 52.2% | 40.2% |
Data as of 4/12/2018
Licensure Examinations
M.S. Counseling
National Counselor Exam (NCE)
- Performance Goal: 90% of students who choose to take the NCE on the UNG campus during their final semester will pass on their first try.
- In 2014 - The first group graduated from the 60-credit hour Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program*
| Exam | 2017-18 | 2016-17 | 2015-16 | 2014-15 | 2012-13 | 2010-11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Counselor Exam (NCE) | 100% | 92% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| n=20 | n=13 | n=17 | n=11 | n=15 | n=22 |
A.S. Nursing
National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN)
- Performance Goal: The licensure/certification exam pass rate will be at or above the national mean (85%).
| Exam | 2017-18 | 2016-17 | 2015-16 | 2014-15 | 2012-13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Council Licensure Examination | 95.98% | 94.3% | 78.5% | 86.7% | 91.1% |
| n=185 | n=118 | n=112 | n=150 | n=136 |
M.S. Nursing
Family Nurse Practitioner licensure/certification exam
- Performance Goal: The licensure/certification exam pass rate will be at or above the national mean.
| Exam | 2017-18 | 2016-17 | 2015-16 | 2014-15 | 2012-13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Nurse Practitioner licensure/certification exam | 100% | 100% | 95% |
100% | 100% |
| n=21 | n=24 | n=23 | n=24 | n=24 | |
| National Mean | 85% | 80.00% | 81.6% | 87.5% | 86.3% |
Doctor of Physical Therapy
National Physical Therapy exam
- Performance Goal: At least 95% of students will ultimately pass the licensing examination.
| Exam | 2017-18 | 2016-17 | 2015-16 | 2014-15 | 2013-14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Physical Therapy exam | |||||
| First-Time | 92% | 100% | 83% | 100% | 90% |
| Ultimate | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| n=28 | n=30 | n=30 | n=28 | n=29 |
B.S. Athletic Training
Board of Certification (BOC) Exam
- Performance Goal: Programs must meet or exceed a three year aggregate of 70 percent first-time pass rate on the BOC examination. (CAATE accreditation standard 11)
| Exam | 2017-18 | 2016-17 | 2015-16 | 2014-15 | 2013-14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT Board of Certification (BOC) Exam | 82% | 88% | 91% | 100% | 100% |
| n=17 | n=17 | n=17 | n=16 | n=8 |
Teacher Certification
Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators(GACE)
- Performance Goal: Pass rate greater than 90%
| Exam | 2017-18 | 2016-17 | 2015-16 | 2014-15 | 2013-14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators(GACE) |
100% |
98.25% |
100% |
100% |
100% |