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ASU wins race to keep freshmen in college


September 10, 2010

Arizona Daily Star reports that ASU is winning the state championship in the freshman retention race.

"For those not used to college lingo, 'retaining' a freshman just means he or she sticks around to become a sophomore. Easy right? Wrong. Each year, about 1,500 freshmen quit the UA before they become sophomores. A similar number of freshmen quit ASU. And about 1,000 freshmen quit NAU.

"But back to ASU pulling ahead to become the winner. Percentage wise, ASU has been improving its freshman retention rate for at least three straight years."

Article source: Arizona Daily Star

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