Student Attrition Rates

Short Definition

Student Attrition Rates mean the percentage of students who withdraw or drop out of an educational program before completing it.

In-depth Overview

Student Attrition Rates

Long definition: Student Attrition Rates, often referred to as attrition rates, represent the percentage of students who leave or drop out of a higher education institution before completing their program of study. Attrition rates are a crucial metric for educational institutions as they provide insights into student retention, program effectiveness and the overall health of an institution. High attrition rates can indicate issues such as academic challenges, inadequate support services or financial difficulties among students.

Etymology: The term attrition comes from the Latin word "attritio", meaning "a rubbing against, wearing down". In the context of higher education, it signifies the gradual wearing down or reduction in the number of students over time.

Synonyms or related academic terms:

• Student Dropout Rates
• Student Non-Completion Rates
• Retention Rates

Examples of Use:

• The university's student attrition rates have decreased significantly since the introduction of additional support programs.
• Understanding the reasons behind high attrition rates is essential for improving student success and program quality.
• Some colleges have implemented early warning systems to identify at-risk students and reduce student attrition rates.

Translations:
Spanish: Tasas de Deserción Estudiantil
French: Taux d'Abandon des Étudiants
German: Studienabbruchquoten
Italian: Tassi di Abbandono degli Studenti
Portuguese: Taxas de Evasão de Estudantes
Japanese: 学生離脱率 (Gakusei Ridatsuritsu)
Chinese (Simplified): 学生流失率 (Xuéshēng Liúshī Lǜ)
Hindi: छात्र अपघात दरें (Chhatra Apghat Daren)

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