JMU PA Program Student Attrition

Graduated Classes Class of 2020 Class of 2021 Class of 2022
Maximum entering class
size
(as approved by ARC-PA)
32 32 32
Entering class size 32 32 32
Graduates 32 32 31
* Attrition rate 0% 0% 3%
**Graduation rate 100% 100% 90%

*Attrition rate calculation: Number of students who attritted from cohort divided by the entering class size.

**Graduation rate: Number of cohort graduates divided by the entering class size.

Comments:

  • The table above reflects total cohort attrition.
  • Attrition includes 1) student withdrawal, 2) student dismissal, and 3) student deceleration, per ARC-PA Standards.
  • Student dismissal can occur for academic or professionalism reasons.