Student Achievement
The purpose of Florida National University (FNU) is to contribute to the education of a population of diverse, presently predominantly Hispanic, cultures. The institution evaluates achievement of its purpose using the criteria of retention rate, 150% graduation rate, and job placement rate, which are commonly used to assess student achievement in higher education. Each criterion is assessed annually as a part of the institutional effectiveness process, allowing the institution to monitor and evaluate student success and achievement within the context of its mission.
Retention Rate
The retention rate is calculated based on the percentage of students who are newly enrolled in the Fall semester and are still enrolled at the beginning of the Fall semester of the following year.
| First-Year Retention Rate | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Expected Outcome |
75% |
75% |
75% |
75% |
75% |
|
Actual Outcome |
65% |
58% |
50% |
70% |
70% |
Graduation Rate
The 150% graduation rate is calculated based on the percentage of students who enter and complete their program of study within 150% of their program length (e.g., 6 years for a 4-year bachelor’s, 3 years for a 2-year associate’s). This is a standard U.S. Department of Education metric used to track completion, including students who take extra time or transfer, providing a more complete picture than the 100% (on-time) rates. Â
| Calendar Year | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Expected Outcome |
60% |
60% |
60% |
60% |
60% |
|
Actual Outcome |
50% |
46% |
45% |
47% |
46% |
Placement Rate
Placement rate refers to the graduates who are placed in their field of study within six months of their graduation date.
| Calendar Year | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Expected Outcome |
70% |
70% |
70% |
70% |
70% |
|
Actual Outcome |
69% |
71% |
80% |
70% |
78% |
*Data presented includes only students who graduated before June 30, 2025, and were placed by December 31, 2025. Data presented will be updated in July 2026. FNU’s Career Services Team continuously assists all graduates with securing placement opportunities in their field of study.