Retention rate is defined as the percentage of first-year students who continue their studies at the institution for the following academic year. At the String Theory School of Design, our 2024–2025 retention rate is 91.9% (34 of 37 students retained). The 2025-2026 retention rate is 70% (28 of 40 students retained). Our institutional goal is at least a 75% retention rate. Retention data is updated annually, and targeted interventions are implemented to ensure students receive the academic, social, and professional support necessary to thrive.

*Last updated August 2026

Our institutional goal is to have at least 60% of students graduate within the 150% normal time frame (e.g., three years for an associate degree). The class of 2026 had a graduation rate of 86.5%, with 32 out of 37 students graduating. Data is collected, published, and updated annually as cohorts complete their programs.

*Last updated August 2026

Transfer rate is defined as the percentage of students who continue their education by enrolling in another institution after leaving the String Theory School of Design. The School has established a benchmark of at least  70% job placement or transfer to four-year programs, supported by career services, professional identity courses, and strong partnerships with Philadelphia’s innovation economy. Job placement results will be tracked and reported annually as graduates enter the workforce. Transfer outcomes are monitored and reported annually as students progress. Our transfer rate for the class of 2026 is  68.8% (22 out of 32). 

*Last updated August 2026

Job placement rate measures the percentage of graduates who secure employment in their field of study, become self-employed/entrepreneurs, or continue to advanced study within six months of graduation. The School has established a benchmark of at least 70% job placement or transfer to four-year programs, supported by career services, professional identity courses, and strong partnerships with Philadelphia’s innovation economy. Job placement results will be tracked and reported annually as graduates enter the workforce. Our job placement rate for the class of 2026 is  18.9%. 

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