The mission of Ģą˝TV (Ģą˝TV) is to “help students develop their God-given talents for His glory by empowering them with an education that integrates Christian faith, scholarship and service.”
This mission is reflected in Ģą˝TV’s 150-year heritage and frames the University’s criteria for evaluating student success. Ģą˝TV identifies, evaluates, and publishes goals and outcomes for student achievement appropriate to its mission, the nature of the students it serves, and the kinds of programs it offers.
In addition, the Institution uses multiple measures to document the success of its students. The following is data we track to hold ourselves accountable to meeting these goals:
| Student Success Indicator | Description | Fall 2023 Values | Fall 2024 Values | Fall 2025 Values | Acceptability Threshold | Aspirational Goal |
| (1) Retention Rates: First-Time, Full-time, Undergraduate, Degree-seeking, Fall-to-Fall | This percentage represents first-time, full-time undergraduates retained fall-to-fall (Source: IPEDS). | 81% | 86% | 83% | 73% | 85% |
| (2) Retention Rates: Full-time, Undergraduate, Degree-seeking, Fall-to-Fall | This percentage represents full-time, degree-seeking undergraduates retained fall-to-fall (Source: Internal). | 88% | 90% | 87% | 87% | 97% |
| (3) Retention Rates: Undergraduate (Race) | This percentage represents full-time, degree-seeking, undergraduates retained fall-to-fall by race (Source: Internal). | Hispanic/Latino
50% (1/2)
American Indian 88%(7/8)
Asian 77% (10/13)
Black 77% (37/48)
Hawaiian / Pacific 0% (0/1)
White 88% (806/916)
Two or more 91% (10/11)
International 71% (22/31)
Unknown 85% (44/52) |
Hispanic/Latino
100% (2/2)
American Indian 75%(3/4)
Asian 100% (7/7)
Black 83% (30/36)
Hawaiian / Pacific 0% (0/1)
White 90% (741/819)
Two or more 81% (13/16)
International 73% (19/26)
Unknown 87% (33/38) |
Hispanic/Latino
N/A
American Indian 100%(3/3)
Asian 100% (9/9)
Black 61% (23/38)
Hawaiian / Pacific 100% (1/1)
White 88% (684/773)
Two or more 78% (14/18)
International 86% (18/21)
Unknown 83% (30/36) |
87% | Ěý97% |
| (4) Retention Rates: Undergraduate (Socio-Economic Status) | This percentage represents full-time, degree-seeking, undergraduates retained fall-to-fall by socio-economic status (Source: Internal). | $0 – $30K
80% (148/184)
$30K – $48K 87% (71/82)
$48K – $75$ 83% (120/145)
$75K – $110K 92% (185/202)
$110K plus 89% (392/438)
Not Reported N/A |
$0 – $30K
85% (131/154)
$30K – $48K 89% (54/61)
$48K – $75$ 87% (90/104)
$75K – $110K 89% (153/172)
$110K plus 93% (401/431)
Not Reported 0% (0/1) |
$0 – $30K
83% (133/161)
$30K – $48K 86% (42/49)
$48K – $75$ 89% (93/105)
$75K – $110K 93% (121/130)
$110K plus 87% (375/433)
Not Reported 0% (0/1) |
87% | Ěý97% |
| (5) Retention Rates: Undergraduate (Gender) | This percentage represents full-time, degree-seeking, undergraduates retained fall-to-fall by gender (Source: Internal). | Male
87% (420/481)
Female 88% (495/570) |
Male
88% (374/424)
Female 91% (455/499) |
Male
84% (356/422)
Female 89% (408/456) |
87% | 97% |
| (6) Retention Rates: Graduate (Overall) | This percentage represents part-time, full-time, and degree-seeking graduates retained fall-to-fall (Source: Internal). | 69% | 71% | 72% | 69% | 79% |
| (7) Retention Rates: Graduate (Race) | This percentage represents degree and certificate seeking graduates retained fall-to-fall by race (Source: Internal). | Hispanic/Latino
(57%) (4/7)
American Indian 100% (3/3)
Asian 50% (1/2)
Black 69% (109/158)
White 71% (102/143)
Two or more 100% (2/2)
International 86% (6/7)
Unknown 38% (3/8) |
Hispanic/Latino
(50%) (3/6)
American Indian 50% (1/2)
Asian 100% (1/1)
Black 68% (94/139)
White 76% (105/139)
Two or more 100% (5/5)
International 67% (6/9)
Unknown 58% (7/12) |
Hispanic/Latino
(100%) (1/1)
American Indian N/A
Asian 0% (0/1)
Black 66% (103/156)
White 79% (123/155)
Two or more 40% (2/5)
International 100% (2/2)
Unknown 70% (21/30) |
69% | Ěý79% |
| (8) Retention Rates: Graduate (Socio-Economic Status) | This percentage represents degree and certificate seeking graduates retained fall-to-fall by socio-economic status (Source: Internal). | $0 – $30K
70% (133/192)
$30K – $48K 65% (33/51)
$48K – $75K 75% (24/32)
$75K – $110K 71% (22/31)
$110K plus 71% (12/17)
Not Reported 50% (1/2) |
$0 – $30K
73% (133/183)
$30K – $48K 60% (28/47)
$48K – $75K 69% (20/29)
$75K – $110K 76% (22/29)
$110K plus 87% (13/15)
Not Reported 50% (1/2) |
$0 – $30K
75% (140/186)
$30K – $48K 65% (33/51)
$48K – $75K 72% (33/46)
$75K – $110K 62% (16/26)
$110K plus 81% (17/21)
Not Reported 58% (11/19) |
69% | 79% |
| (9) Retention Rates: Graduate (Gender) | This percentage represents degree and certificate seeking graduates retained fall-to-fall by gender (Source: Internal). | Male
68% (80/117)
Female 70% (145/207) |
Male
73% (72/98)
Female 70% (145/207) |
Male
75% (87/116)
Female 70% (163/233) |
69% | Ěý79% |
| (10) Graduation Rates: Undergraduate (Overall) | This percentage represents the six-year undergraduate graduation rate (Source: IPEDS). | 68% | Ěý69% | 71% | 52% | 70% |
| (11) Graduation Rates: Undergraduates (Race) | This percentage represents the six-year undergraduate graduation rate by race (Source: IPEDS). | Hispanic/Latino
0% (0/3)
American Indian 100% (2/2)
Asian 100% (1/1)
Black 36% (5/14)
Hawaiian/Pac NA (0/0)
White 70% (187/269)
Two or more 100% (2/2)
International 80% (4/5)
Unknown 75% (18/24) |
Hispanic/Latino
0% (0/1)
American Indian 0% (0/3)
Asian 100% (1/1)
Black 29% (4/14)
Hawaiian/Pac NA (0/0)
White 72% (196/272)
Two or more 50% (2/4)
International 60% (3/5)
Unknown 85% (11/13) |
Hispanic/Latino
N/A
American Indian 33% (1/3)
Asian 0% (0/1)
Black 35% (6/17)
Hawaiian/Pac 100% (1/1)
White 74% (222/300)
Two or more 50% (1/2)
International 50% (1/2)
Unknown 85% (11/13) |
52% | 70% |
| (12) Graduation Rates: Undergraduate (Socio-Economic Status) | This percentage represents the six-year undergraduate graduation rate by socio-economic status (Source: Internal). | $0 – $30K
53% (20/38)
$30K – $48K 54% (15/28)
$48K – $75K 55% (34/62)
$75K – $110K 84% (59/70)
$110K plus 75% (78/104)
Not Reported 69% (9/13) |
$0 – $30K
53% (21/40)
$30K – $48K 70% (21/30)
$48K – $75K 71% (32/45)
$75K – $110K 74% (57/77)
$110K plus 72% (73/101)
Not Reported 67% (10/15) |
$0 – $30K
63% (29/46)
$30K – $48K 58% (15/26)
$48K – $75K 69% (27/39)
$75K – $110K 74% (54/73)
$110K plus 79% (100/126)
Not Reported 35% (6/17) |
52% | 70% |
| (13) Graduation Rates: Undergraduate (Gender) | This percentage represents the six-year undergraduate graduation rate by Gender (Source: IPEDS). | Male
68% (97/143)
Female 69% (118/172) |
Male
66% (94/143)
Female 73% (120/165) |
Male
65% (97/150)
Female 76% (134/177) |
52% | Ěý70% |
| (14) Graduation Rates: Degree-Seeking Graduate (Overall) | This percentage represents the eight-year degree-seeking graduate graduation rate (Source: Internal). | Not Reported | 50% | 58% | 54% | 64% |
| (15) Graduation Rates: Degree-Seeking Graduate (Race) | This percentage represents the eight-year degree-seeking graduate graduation rate by race (Source: Internal). | Not Reported | Hispanic/Latino
100% (1/1)
American Indian NA (0/0)
Asian NA (0/0)
Black 31% (5/16)
Hawaiian/Pac NA (0/0)
White 69% (22/32)
Two or more 100% (1/1)
International NA (0/0)
Unknown 45% (45/99) |
Hispanic/Latino
NA (0/0)
American Indian 0 (0/1)
Asian 100% (2/2)
Black 56% (32/57)
Hawaiian/Pac NA (0/0)
White 59% (29/49)
Two or more NA (0/0)
International 50% (1/2)
Unknown 56% (5/9) |
54% | 64% |
| (16) Graduation Rates: Degree-Seeking Graduate (Socio-Economic Status) | This percentage represents the eight-year degree-seeking graduate graduation rate by socio-economic status (Source: Internal). | Not Reported | $0 – $30K
42% (19/45)
$30K – $48K 48% (12/25)
$48K – $75K 64% (9/14)
$75K – $110K 59% (10/17)
$110K plus 25% (1/4)
Not Reported 50% (24/48) |
$0 – $30K
54% (22/41)
$30K – $48K 55% (11/20)
$48K – $75K 71% (10/14)
$75K – $110K 100% (5/5)
$110K plus 60% (3/5)
Not Reported 51% (18/35) |
54% | 64% |
| (17) Graduation Rates: Degree-Seeking Graduate (Gender) | This percentage represents the eight-year degree-seeking graduate graduation rate by Gender (Source: Internal). | Not Reported | Male
49% (23/45)
Female 50% (52/104) |
Male
58% (28/48)
Female 57% (41/72) |
54% | 64% |
| (18) National Exam Results: Counseling | This percentage represents the overall pass rate of the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Exam (CPCE) (Source: CPCE). | Initial – 89%
(16/18)
Final – 100% (18/18) |
Initial – 94% (15/16)
Final – 100% (16/16) |
Initial – 92% (12/13)
Final – 100% (13/13) |
92% | 100% |
| (19) State Licensure Results: Education | This percentage represents the undergraduate and graduate pass rates for the Praxis Tests (Source: Praxis). | 100% (28/28) | 94% (29/31) | 91% (39/43) | 93% | 100% |
| (20) State Licensure Results: Nursing | This percentage represents the overall pass rate for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) (Source: NCLEX). | 86.5% (32/37) | 97.6% (40/41) | 100% (31/31) | 85% | 100% |
| (21) Undergraduate Job Placement Rate | * This percentage represents the undergraduate job placement rate for all students one year after graduation, excluding those currently enrolled in a graduate program (Source: Internal).
[The percentage of students employed in the field has also been provided for informational purposes.] |
94%
[81% in field] |
97.4%
[78.3% in field] |
96.1%
[73.5% in field] |
79%
[78% in field] |
100% |
| (22) Graduate School Placement Rate | This percentage represents graduate school acceptance rates within one year of graduation (Source: Internal). | 100% | 94% | 96% | 90% | 100% |
| (23) Spiritual Environment | This average rating represents undergraduate student assessment of the overall spiritual environment, which supports the development of faith. Scale is 1 [“Poor”] to 4 [“Excellent”] (Source: Ģą˝TV Exit Survey). | 3.6 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.5 |
| (24) Religious Service Attendance | This percentage represents undergraduate students attending religious services at least half the time (Source: Ģą˝TV One-Year Alumni Survey). | 89% | 93% | 98% | 93% | 100% |
| (25) Incorporation of Faith | This average rating represents undergraduate student assessment of the incorporation of faith into their everyday lives. Scale is 1 [“None”] to 4 [“Much”] (Source: Ģą˝TV Exit Survey). | 3.7 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.6 |
| (26) Growth of Faith | This percentage represents undergraduate student assessment of their growth in faith during their Freed-Hardeman experience. Note: The percentage reflects students responding with “Yes” (Source: Ģą˝TV Exit Survey). | 91% | 79% | 96% | 89% | 100% |
| (27) Preparation for Service to Others | This average rating represents undergraduate student assessment of how well Ģą˝TV has prepared them to serve others after graduation. Scale is 1 [“None”] to 4 [“Much”] (Source: Ģą˝TV Exit Survey). | 3.6 | 3.2 | 3 | 3.3 | 4 |
| (28) Student Loan Default Rate | This percentage represents total student loan default rate (Source: National Student Loan Data System). | 0% | 0.2% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
* indicates data collected every other year
| Student Success Indicator
|
Acceptability Threshold | Aspirational Goal |
| (1) Retention Rates: First-time, Full-time, Undergraduate, Degree-seeking, Fall-to-Fall | This threshold is a five-year average of Title-IV participating, four-year and above institutions in the United States. Freed-Hardeman strives to exceed the average for this group. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold annually (Source: IPEDS—2020 through 2024 cohorts). | This threshold is a five-year average of Title-IV participating, four-year and above institutions in the United States. Freed-Hardeman strives to exceed the average for this group. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold annually (Source: IPEDS—2020 through 2024 cohorts). |
| (2) Retention Rates: Full-time, Undergraduate, Degree-seeking, Fall-to-Fall | This threshold is a five-year average of full-time, degree-seeking, undergraduates at Ģą˝TV. Freed-Hardeman uses this value to identify negative trends that warrant intervention. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold annually (Source: Internal—2020 through 2024 cohorts). | Freed-Hardeman has identified the aspirational goal for this indicator to be 10 percentage points above the institutional five-year average. The Institution believes this goal is appropriately balanced between aggressiveness and obtainability in relation to historical data. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold annually (Source: Internal—2020 through 2024 cohorts). |
| (3) Retention Rates: Undergraduate (Race) | This threshold is a five-year average of Degree-Seeking Undergraduates at Ģą˝TV. Freed-Hardeman uses this value to identify negative trends that warrant intervention. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold annually (Source: Internal—2020 through 2024 cohorts). | Freed-Hardeman has identified the aspirational goal for this indicator to be 10 percentage points above the institutional five-year average. The Institution believes this goal is appropriately balanced between aggressiveness and obtainability in relation to historical data. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold annually (Source: Internal—2020 through 2024 cohorts). |
| (4) Retention Rates: Undergraduate (Socio-Economic Status) | This threshold is a five-year average of Degree-Seeking Undergraduates at Ģą˝TV. Freed-Hardeman uses this value to identify negative trends that warrant intervention. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold annually (Source: Internal—2020 through 2024 cohorts). | Freed-Hardeman has identified the aspirational goal for this indicator to be 10 percentage points above the institutional five-year average. The Institution believes this goal is appropriately balanced between aggressiveness and obtainability in relation to historical data. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold annually (Source: Internal—2020 through 2024 cohorts). |
| (5) Retention Rates: Undergraduate (Gender) | This threshold is a five-year average of Degree-Seeking Undergraduates at Ģą˝TV. Freed-Hardeman uses this value to identify negative trends that warrant intervention. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold annually (Source: Internal—2020 through 2024 cohorts). | Freed-Hardeman has identified the aspirational goal for this indicator to be 10 percentage points above the institutional five-year average. The Institution believes this goal is appropriately balanced between aggressiveness and obtainability in relation to historical data. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold annually (Source: Internal—2020 through 2024 cohorts). |
| (6) Retention Rates: Graduate (Overall) | This threshold is a five-year average of graduate students at Ģą˝TV. Freed-Hardeman uses this value to identify negative trends that warrant intervention. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold annually (Source: Internal—2020 through 2024 cohorts). | Freed-Hardeman has identified the aspirational goal for this indicator to be 10 percentage points above the institutional five-year average. The Institution believes this goal is appropriately balanced between aggressiveness and obtainability in relation to historical data. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold annually (Source: Internal—2020 through 2024 cohorts). |
| (7) Retention Rates: Graduate (Race) | This threshold is a five-year average of graduate students at Ģą˝TV. Freed-Hardeman uses this value to identify negative trends that warrant intervention. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold annually (Source: Internal—2020 through 2024 cohorts). | Freed-Hardeman has identified the aspirational goal for this indicator to be 10 percentage points above the institutional five-year average. The Institution believes this goal is appropriately balanced between aggressiveness and obtainability in relation to historical data. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold annually (Source: Internal—2020 through 2024 cohorts). |
| (8) Retention Rates: Graduate (Socio-Economic Status) | This threshold is a five-year average of graduate students at Ģą˝TV. Freed-Hardeman uses this value to identify negative trends that warrant intervention. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold annually (Source: Internal—2020 through 2024 cohorts). | Freed-Hardeman has identified the aspirational goal for this indicator to be 10 percentage points above the institutional five-year average. The Institution believes this goal is appropriately balanced between aggressiveness and obtainability in relation to historical data. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold annually (Source: Internal—2020 through 2024 cohorts). |
| (9) Retention Rates: Graduate (Gender) | This threshold is a five-year average of graduate students at Ģą˝TV. Freed-Hardeman uses this value to identify negative trends that warrant intervention. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold annually (Source: Internal—2020 through 2024 cohorts). | Freed-Hardeman has identified the aspirational goal for this indicator to be 10 percentage points above the institutional five-year average. The Institution believes this goal is appropriately balanced between aggressiveness and obtainability in relation to historical data. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold annually (Source: Internal—2020 through 2024 cohorts). |
| (10) Graduation Rates: Undergraduate (Overall) | This threshold is a five-year average of the 150 percent graduation rate for Title-IV participating, four-year and above institutions in the United States. Freed-Hardeman strives to exceed the average for this group. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold annually (Source: IPEDS—2013 through 2018 cohorts). | This goal is a five-year average of the 150 percent graduation rate for Freed-Hardeman’s top five benchmark institutions. (See “Benchmark Institutions” section for more information.) Freed-Hardeman strives to exceed the top tier institutions in this group. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold annually (Source: IPEDS—2013 through 2018 cohorts). |
| (11) Graduation Rates: Undergraduates (Race) | This threshold is a five-year average of the 150 percent graduation rate for Title-IV participating, four-year and above institutions in the United States. Freed-Hardeman strives to exceed the average for this group. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold annually (Source: IPEDS—2013 through 2018 cohorts). | This goal is a five-year average of the 150 percent graduation rate for Freed-Hardeman’s top five benchmark institutions. (See “Benchmark Institutions” section for more information.) Freed-Hardeman strives to exceed the top tier institutions in this group. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold annually (Source: IPEDS—2013 through 2018 cohorts). |
| (12) Graduation Rates: Undergraduate (Socio-Economic Status) | This threshold is a five-year average of the 150 percent graduation rate for Title-IV participating, four-year and above institutions in the United States. Freed-Hardeman strives to exceed the average for this group. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold annually (Source: IPEDS—2013 through 2018 cohorts). | This goal is a five-year average of the 150 percent graduation rate for Freed-Hardeman’s top five benchmark institutions. (See “Benchmark Institutions” section for more information.) Freed-Hardeman strives to exceed the top tier institutions in this group. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold annually (Source: IPEDS—2013 through 2018 cohorts). |
| (13) Graduation Rates: Undergraduate (Gender) | This threshold is a five-year average of the 150 percent graduation rate for Title-IV participating, four-year and above institutions in the United States. Freed-Hardeman strives to exceed the average for this group. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold annually (Source: IPEDS—2013 through 2018 cohorts). | This goal is a five-year average of the 150 percent graduation rate for Freed-Hardeman’s top five benchmark institutions. (See “Benchmark Institutions” section for more information.) Freed-Hardeman strives to exceed the top tier institutions in this group. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold annually (Source: IPEDS—2013 through 2018 cohorts). |
| (14) Graduation Rates: Degree-Seeking Graduate (Overall) | This threshold is a three-year average of degree-seeking graduates at Ģą˝TV. Freed-Hardeman uses this value to identify negative trends that warrant intervention. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold annually (Source: Internal—2016-2017 through 2017-2018 cohorts). | Freed-Hardeman has identified the aspirational goal for this indicator to be 10 percentage points above the institutional three-year average. The Institution believes this goal is appropriately balanced between aggressiveness and obtainability in relation to historical data. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold annually (Source: Internal—2016-2017 through 2017-2018 cohorts). |
| (15) Graduation Rates: Degree-Seeking Graduate (Race) | This threshold is a three-year average of degree-seeking graduates at Ģą˝TV. Freed-Hardeman uses this value to identify negative trends that warrant intervention. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold annually (Source: Internal—2016-2017 through 2017-2018 cohorts). | Freed-Hardeman has identified the aspirational goal for this indicator to be 10 percentage points above the institutional three-year average. The Institution believes this goal is appropriately balanced between aggressiveness and obtainability in relation to historical data. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold annually (Source: Internal—2016-2017 through 2017-2018 cohorts). |
| (16) Graduation Rates: Degree-Seeking Graduate (Socio-Economic Status) | This threshold is a three-year average of degree-seeking graduates at Ģą˝TV. Freed-Hardeman uses this value to identify negative trends that warrant intervention. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold annually (Source: Internal—2016-2017 through 2017-2018 cohorts).
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Freed-Hardeman has identified the aspirational goal for this indicator to be 10 percentage points above the institutional three-year average. The Institution believes this goal is appropriately balanced between aggressiveness and obtainability in relation to historical data. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold annually (Source: Internal—2016-2017 through 2017-2018 cohorts). |
| (17) Graduation Rates: Degree-Seeking Graduate (Gender) | This threshold is a three-year average of degree-seeking graduates at Ģą˝TV. Freed-Hardeman uses this value to identify negative trends that warrant intervention. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold annually (Source: Internal—2016-2017 through 2017-2018 cohorts). | Freed-Hardeman has identified the aspirational goal for this indicator to be 10 percentage points above the institutional three-year average. The Institution believes this goal is appropriately balanced between aggressiveness and obtainability in relation to historical data. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold annually (Source: Internal—2016-2017 through 2017-2018 cohorts). |
| (18) National Exam Results: Counseling | This threshold is a three-year average of the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Exam (CPCE) scores. Freed-Hardeman uses this value to identify negative trends that warrant intervention. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold annually (Source: Internal—2022 through 2024 cohorts). | Passage of the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Exam (CPCE) demonstrates that students are prepared to accumulate supervised hours and succeed on the National Counselor Exam (NCE). It is Freed-Hardeman’s goal that all counseling majors pass the CPCE. |
| (19) State Licensure Results: Education | This threshold is a five-year average of Praxis pass rates for the State of Tennessee. Freed-Hardeman uses this value to identify negative trends that warrant intervention. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold annually (Source: Internal—2020-2021 through 2024-2025 cohorts). | This percentage represents Freed-Hardeman’s goal for every education student who is pursuing licensure to successfully complete the required Praxis exams. |
| (20) State Licensure Results: Nursing | This threshold is the minimum requirement for the Tennessee State Board of Nursing in order for a university to maintain good standing. | This percentage represents Freed-Hardeman’s goal for every nursing major who completes the course requirements for the program to successfully complete the NCLEX exam on the first attempt. |
| (21) Undergraduate Job Placement Rate | This threshold is a three-year rolling rate of employed bachelor degree recipients as published annually by the U.S. Department of Labor. Freed-Hardeman strives to exceed this base employment rate. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold annually (Source: U.S. Dept. of Labor — Bureau of Labor Statistics — College Enrollment and Work Activity of Recent High School and College Graduates — October 2024). | This percentage represents Freed-Hardeman’s goal for all undergraduate students seeking employment to be employed full-time within one year after graduation. (Students not seeking employment and/or enrolled in graduate school have been excluded.)
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| (22) Graduate School Placement Rate | Freed-Hardeman strives to exceed a graduate school placement rate of >90 percent and uses this value to identify negative trends that warrant intervention. The institution believes this value is an appropriate threshold based on purpose, historical data, and its relationship to the indicator’s aspirational goal. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold annually. | This percentage represents Freed-Hardeman’s goal for every undergraduate who applies for graduate school to be accepted into at least one graduate program. |
| (23) Spiritual Environment | This threshold is a five-year average of Ģą˝TV undergraduate student respondents. Freed-Hardeman uses this value to identify negative trends that warrant intervention. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold annually (Source: Internal—2021-2022 cohort through 2024-2025 cohort). | Freed-Hardeman has identified the aspirational goal for this indicator to be .20 points above the five-year average. The Institution believes this goal is appropriately balanced between aggressiveness and obtainability in relation to the 1-4 scale and historical data. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold annually (Source: Internal—2021-2022 cohort through 2024-2025 cohort). |
| (24) Religious Service Attendance | This threshold is a three-year average of Ģą˝TV undergraduate student respondents. Freed-Hardeman uses this value to identify negative trends that warrant intervention. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold annually (Source: Internal—2022-2023 cohort through 2024-2025 cohort). | It is Freed-Hardeman’s goal that every student will indicate that he or she attends religious services at least half the time. |
| (25) Incorporation of Faith | This threshold is a five-year average of Ģą˝TV undergraduate student respondents. Freed-Hardeman uses this value to identify negative trends that warrant intervention. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold annually (Source: Internal—2022-2023 cohort through 2024-2025 cohort). | Freed-Hardeman has identified the aspirational goal for this indicator to be .20 points above the five-year average. The Institution believes this goal is appropriately balanced between aggressiveness and obtainability in relation to 1-4 scale and historical data. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold annually (Source: Internal—2022-2023 cohort through 2024-2025 cohort). |
| (26) Growth of Faith | This threshold is a three-year average of Ģą˝TV undergraduate student respondents. Freed-Hardeman uses this value to identify negative trends that warrant intervention. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold annually (Source: Internal—2022-2023 cohort through 2024-2025 cohort). | It is Freed-Hardeman’s goal that every student will indicate that he or she has experienced growth in faith as a result of his or her Freed-Hardeman experience. |
| (27) Preparation for Service to Others | This threshold is a five-year average of Ģą˝TV undergraduate student respondents. Freed-Hardeman uses this value to identify negative trends that warrant intervention. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold annually (Source: Internal—2022-2023 cohort through 2024-2025 cohort). | It is Freed-Hardeman’s goal that every student will indicate that he or she has been prepared by Ģą˝TV, to the fullest extent possible, to serve others. |
| (28) Student Loan Default Rate | This threshold is a three-year average of the national student loan cohort default rate. The University reevaluates this threshold annually (Source: National Student Loan Data System—2020 through 2023 cohorts). | This goal is a three-year average of the student loan default rate for Freed-Hardeman’s top five benchmark institutions. (See “Benchmark Institutions” section for more information.) Freed-Hardeman strives to exceed the top tier institutions in this group. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold every five years (Source: National Student Loan Data System—2020 through 2023 cohorts). |
