Anticipated Date of Graduation

Winter 2024

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences

First Advisor

Doug Darbro

Abstract

The subject of graduation rates is important for both students and educational institutions alike. Students want to attend a university where they are most likely to graduate, and institutions want to provide a learning environment that is best suited for retention and graduation. This study analyzes the data of 2139 students from Shawnee State University in Portsmouth, Ohio to determine if there exist any significant predictors of graduation likelihood amongst demographic, situational, and academic predictors. A logistic regression approach is utilized to identify significant variables, and in short, high school GPA rises to the top as a predictor. This implies that, at least for Shawnee State University, students who achieve a higher GPA in high school have the greatest likelihood of succeeding at a four-year educational institution.

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