2022 E-Insights Report

College Persistence Rate

  • The college persistence rate in the Tampa Bay MSA has fluctuated over the years and has shown no clear trend.
  • In terms of competitive position Tampa Bay is on a declining trend.
  • Raleigh-Durham has consistently ranked No.1 for most of the years.

About: Percentage of full-time students (undergraduate and above) who retained after the first year of enrollment in college.
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

College Persistence Rate

College Persistence Rate

College Persistence Rate Trend

College Persistence Rate Trend

Competitive Position Trend

Competitive Position Trend