Wiley University is committed to student achievement and continuous improvement. The University evaluates student outcomes appropriate to its mission and educational programs, including retention, persistence, graduation, and other institutionally approved indicators.
Current Student Achievement Results
First-Year Retention
Reporting period: Fall 2025–Fall 2026
Actual result: 70%
Proposed institutional goal: 70%
Proposed minimum threshold: 60%
This measure reflects first-time, full-time students who entered in Fall 2025 and returned in Fall 2026.
Response when target is not met: The University reviews first-year student experiences, academic performance, advising, and support services to identify and implement appropriate retention improvements.
Fall-to-Fall Retention
Reporting period: Fall 2025–Fall 2026
Actual result: 73.5%
Proposed institutional goal: 75%
Proposed minimum threshold: 65%
This measure reflects fall-to-fall retention for all students, excluding graduates.
Response when target is not met: The University examines continued-enrollment patterns and relevant academic and student support factors to identify appropriate interventions.
Fall-to-Spring Persistence
Reporting period: Fall 2025–Spring 2026
Actual result: 88.4%
Proposed institutional goal: 90%
Proposed minimum threshold: 80%
Response when target is not met: The University reviews semester-to-semester continuation patterns and identifies opportunities to improve academic advising, outreach, and student support.
Six-Year Graduation Rate
Reporting period: Fall 2018 entering cohort; reported to IPEDS in 2024–2025
Actual result: 24%
Proposed institutional goal: 30%
Proposed minimum threshold: 20%
Response when target is not met: The University evaluates degree progression, course sequencing, academic requirements, and barriers to completion to inform improvement strategies.
The institutional goals and minimum thresholds above were recommended by the Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness and remain subject to institutional approval.
Use of Student Achievement Results
The University reviews student-achievement results to assess progress, identify areas requiring attention, and guide improvements in academic programs and student support.
Results inform:
Wiley Cares: A Roadmap to Student Success
Student Success Coach outreach and academic support
Curriculum and academic program review
Faculty development and instructional improvement
Retention, persistence, and degree-completion initiatives
Career readiness and post-graduate preparation
Additional Institutional Resources
Academic program assessment reports
Contact Information
Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness
Vice President for Institutional Research/Effectiveness & Strategic Retention
Thirkield Hall, Room 200
Email: ruking@wileyc.edu
Office phone: 903-923-1604
Institutional Research Data Request Form Here
