Student Attrition

Understanding student attrition is crucial for the continuous improvement and success of academic programs at Charles R. Drew University. This analysis aims to delve into the patterns and reasons behind student attrition, focusing on various factors that contribute to students’ decisions to leave before completing their programs.

Graduated Classes

	Graduated Classes
	Class of 2022	Class of 2023	Class of 2024
Maximum entering class size (as approved by ARC-PA)	27	26	26
Entering class size	27	26	26
Graduates	25	24	24
* Attrition rate	7.4%	7.7%	7.7%
** Graduation rate	92.6%	92.3%	92.3%

*Attrition rate calculation: Number of students who attritted from cohort (decelerated + withdrawals + dismissals) divided by the (entering class size + number joining class cohort).

**Graduation rate calculation: Number of cohort graduates divided by the (entering class size + number joining class cohort).

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Lucy W. Kibe, DrPH, MS, MHS, PA-C

Executive Director – EDGE-PA, Program Director

Holly E. Johnson

Program Manager