Don’t most students graduate in four years anyway?
No, for many years, college and universities across the nation have looked at graduation rates in six-year time frames. Students change majors and frequently take time off from their studies, often to work to earn money for tuition and living expenses. WMU’s six-year graduation rate is currently about 54 percent, which is one of the best rates for degree completion among Michigan’s public universities. But we want to see more students graduate in four or five years. If we can do that, it will be good for the University’s reputation, and it will be great for students and their families.
