Fall-to-Fall Retention Trends
SUNY Broome’s Fall-to-Fall Retention rates are on the rise, jumping from 51.8% in F’20-F’21 to an impressive 54.6% in F’23-F’24. This is a 2.8 percentage point increase over the last three years. This growth highlights the College’s commitment to student success and reflects the effectiveness of our retention initiatives, such as clarified program pathways, enhanced student support services, and community building through workforce partnerships, while cultivating a supportive learning environment.
We’re making incredible progress toward achieving Goal 2 of our Strategic Enrollment Management Plan (SEM) by 2027! Our mission is clear: to boost Fall-to-Fall Retention institutional retention rates to an impressive 57.5% by 2027.We’re well on our way!
Below are the Fall-to-Fall Retention Rate trends for students that are First-Time to the College, including: New First-Time Full-Time and Full-Time Transfer Students (excluding BAP and Non-Pell students)
Closing the Equity Gaps for our Students Who Receive Pell Grants:
We’re also thrilled to see a boost in Fall-to-Fall Retention rates for our students who receive Pell Grants!
A Pell Grant is a form of federal financial aid in the U.S. awarded to undergraduate students who demonstrate significant financial need, typically from families earning under $60,000 annually, with most recipients coming from families earning less than $30,000. Eligibility is determined through the FAFSA, prioritizing low-income students who have not yet earned a bachelor’s or professional degree. Unlike loans, Pell Grants do not need to be repaid, making them a crucial resource for students pursuing higher education.
As can be seen in the below graph, in F’20-F’21, the retention rate for New First-Time Full-Time and Full-Time Transfer Students (excluding BAP and Non-Pell students) and who are receiving Pell Grants was 48.6%, and now, in F’23-F’24, it has increased to 50.8%, an increase of 2.2 percentage points! This upward trend is a testament to our ongoing efforts to support student success for our most economically disadvantaged students. These results highlight the College’s commitment to closing the equity gap for Pell-eligible students, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to thrive and succeed.
Below are the Fall-to-Fall Retention Rate trends for students who are receiving Pell Grants and that are First-Time to the College:
Curious about other details? Dive into our Student Retention Dashboard on the Institutional Effectiveness webpage, where you can explore retention trends by full-time/part-time status, gender, race/ethnicity, division, and major. It’s packed with insights to help us better understand and support our student community!
IE Data Bite:Quick Bites for Campus Insights: Fall-to-Fall Retention Trends (pdf)
Submitted by: Office of Institutional Effectiveness
