The mission of Freed-Hardeman University (FHU) 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 FHU’s 150-year heritage and frames the University’s criteria for evaluating student success. FHU 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 2021 Values | Fall 2022 Values | Fall 2023 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). | 85% | 82% | 81% | 72% | 87% |
| (2) Retention Rates: Non-First-Time, Full-time, Undergraduate, Degree-seeking, Fall-to-Fall | This percentage represents non-first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates retained fall-to-fall (Source: Internal). | 90% | 86% | 91% | 84% | 94% |
| (3) Retention Rates: Undergraduate (Race) | This percentage represents degree-seeking undergraduates retained fall-to-fall by race (Source: Internal). | Hispanic/Latino
50% (1/2)
American Indian 69% (9/13)
Asian 70% (7/10)
Black 82% (32/39)
Hawaiian / Pacific 100% (1/1)
White 88% (793/900)
Two or more 75% (6/8)
International 85% (17/20)
Unknown 81% (26/32) |
Hispanic/Latino
100% (1/1)
American Indian 78% (7/9)
Asian 90% (9/10)
Black 63% (27/43)
Hawaiian / Pacific 100% (1/1)
White 85% (831/979)
Two or more 75% (6/8)
International 71% (15/21)
Unknown 83% (30/36) |
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 91% (10/11)
Unknown 85% (44/52) |
82% | 92% |
| (4) Retention Rates: Undergraduate (Socio-Economic Status) | This percentage represents degree-seeking undergraduates retained fall-to-fall by socio-economic status (Source: Internal). | $0 – $30K
79% (118/149)
$30K – $48K 83% (74/89)
$48K – $75$ 83% (126/151)
$75K – $110K 90% (206/230)
$110K plus 91% (324/356)
Not Reported 88% (44/50) |
$0 – $30K
78% (103/132)
$30K – $48K 85% (78/92)
$48K – $75$ 83% (121/145)
$75K – $110K 88% (198/226)
$110K plus 87% (372/430)
Not Reported 66% (55/83) |
$0 – $30K
80% (148/184)
$30K – $48K 87% (71/82)
$48K – $75$ 83% (120/145)
$75K – $110K 92% (185/145)
$110K plus 89% (392/438)
Not Reported N/A |
82% | 92% |
| (5) Retention Rates: Undergraduate (Gender)
|
This percentage represents degree and certificate seeking graduates retained fall-to-fall by gender (Source: Internal).
|
Male
88% (416/475)
Female 87% (476/550) |
Male
84% (410/491)
Female 84% (517/617) |
Male
87% (420/481)
Female 88% (495/570) |
82% | 92% |
| (6) Retention Rates: Graduate (Overall) | This percentage represents part-time, full-time, degree-, and certificate-seeking graduates retained fall-to-fall (Source: Internal). | 71% | 72% | 73% | 58% | 68% |
| (7) Retention Rates: Graduate (Race) | This percentage represents degree and certificate seeking graduates retained fall-to-fall by race (Source: Internal). | Hispanic/Latino
(n/a) (0/0)
American Indian 50% (1/2)
Asian (n/a) (0/0)
Black 70% (99/141)
White 72% (105/146)
Two or more 100% (2/2)
International 50% (1/2)
Unknown 69% (20/29) |
Hispanic/Latino
(n/a) (0/0)
American Indian 100% (1/1)
Asian 100% (1/1)
Black 62% (103/165)
White 74% (106/144)
Two or more 67% (2/3)
International 83% (5/6)
Unknown 34% (14/41) |
Hispanic/Latino
57% (4/7)
American Indian 100% (2/3)
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) |
58% | 68% |
| (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
73% (66/91)
$30K – $48K 63% (31/49)
$48K – $75K 82% (32/39)
$75K – $110K 82% (18/22)
$110K plus 69% (9/13)
Not Reported 66% (72/109) |
$0 – $30K
60% (52/86)
$30K – $48K 60% (37/62)
$48K – $75K 60% (29/48)
$75K – $110K 76% (26/34)
$110K plus 89% (16/18)
Not Reported 64% (73/114) |
$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) |
58% | 68% |
| (9) Retention Rates: Graduate (Gender) | This percentage represents degree and certificate seeking graduates retained fall-to-fall by gender (Source: Internal). | Male
68% (84/123)
Female 72% (144/200) |
Male
66% (80/122)
Female 64% (153/240) |
Male
68% (80/117)
Female 70% (145/207) |
58% | 68% |
| (10) Participation in High Impact Practices (HIPs) | * This percentage represents seniors who participated in two or more HIPs (Source: NSSE). | NSSE not administered | 79% | NSSE not administered | 66% | 86% |
| (11) Participation in Internships | * This percentage represents seniors who participated in internships, co-op, field experience, student teaching, or clinical placement (Source: NSSE). | NSSE not administered | 58% | NSSE not administered | 52% | 72% |
| (12) Graduation Rates: Undergraduate (Overall) | This percentage represents the six-year undergraduate graduation rate (Source: IPEDS). | 65% | 70% | 68% | 49% | 72% |
| (13) Graduation Rates: Undergraduates (Race) | This percentage represents the six-year undergraduate graduation rate by race (Source: IPEDS). | Hispanic/Latino
25% (2/8)
American Indian (n/a) (0/0)
Asian 100% (2/2)
Black 36% (4/11)
White 67% (172/257)
Two or more 67% (2/3)
International 100% (2/2)
Unknown 56% (5/9) |
Hispanic/Latino
80% (4/5)
American Indian 100% (1/1)
Asian 67% (2/3)
Black 42% (5/12)
Hawaiian/Pac 100% (1/1)
White 71% (178/249)
Two or more 100% (6/6)
International 33% (2/6)
Unknown 55%(26/47) |
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) |
49% | 72% |
| (14) Graduation Rates: Undergraduate (Socio-Economic Status) | This percentage represents the six-year undergraduate graduation rate by socio-economic status (Source: Internal). | $0 – $30K
38% (21/55)
$30K – $48K 63% (19/30)
$48K – $75K 67% (26/39)
$75K – $110K 70% (52/74)
$110K plus 76% (67/88)
Not Reported 67% (4/6) |
$0 – $30K
40% (16/40)
$30K – $48K 79% (23/28)
$48K – $75K 73% (37/51)
$75K – $110K 73% (62/85)
$110K plus 79% (79/100)
Not Reported 30% (6/20) |
$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) |
49% | 72% |
| (15) Graduation Rates: Undergraduate (Gender) | This percentage represents the six-year undergraduate graduation rate by Gender (Source: IPEDS). | Male
63% (76/120)
Female 66% (113/172) |
Male
69% (92/133)
Female 69% (131/191) |
Male
68% (97/143)
Female 69% (118/172) |
49% | 72% |
| (20) National Exam Results: Counseling | This percentage represents the overall pass rate of the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Exam (CPCE) (Source: CPCE). | 86% | 92% | 88% | 90% | 100% |
| (21) State Licensure Results: Education | This percentage represents the undergraduate and graduate pass rates for the Praxis Tests (Source: Praxis). | 85% | 100% | 96% | 98% | 100% |
| (22) State Licensure Results: Nursing | This percentage represents the overall pass rate for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) (Source: NCLEX). | 91% | 84.2% (32/38) | 86.5% (32/37) | 85% | 100% |
| (23) Undergraduate Job Placement Rate | * This percentage represents the undergraduate job placement rate for all students one year after graduation (Source: Internal).
[The percentage of students employed in the field has also been provided for informational purposes.] |
91%
[82% in field] |
87%
[72% in field] |
94%
[81% in field] |
90%
[75% in field] |
100% |
| (24) Graduate School Placement Rate | This percentage represents graduate school acceptance rates within one year of graduation (Source: Internal). | 99% | 94% | 100% | 90% | 100% |
| (25) 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: FHU Exit Survey). | 3.4 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 3.37 | 3.57 |
| (26) Religious Service Attendance | * This percentage represents undergraduate students attending religious services at least half the time (Source: FHU One-Year Alumni Survey).
[The percentage of students affiliated with the churches of Christ has been provided for informational purposes.] |
93% Total
[98% CoC Affiliation] |
91% Total
[96% CoC Affiliation] |
89% Total
[86% CoC Affiliation] |
94% Total | 100% Total |
| (27) 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: FHU Exit Survey). | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 3.5 |
| (28) 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: FHU Exit Survey). | 91% | 89% | 91% | 90% | 100% |
| (29) Weekly Hours of Community/Volunteer Service | * This value indicates the number of hours per week FHU senior respondents were engaged in community service or volunteer work (Source: NSSE). | 2.6
Hours per week |
2.9
Hours per week |
2.9
Hours per week |
2.6
Hours per week |
3.6
Hours per week |
| (30) Preparation for Service to Others | This average rating represents undergraduate student assessment of how well FHU has prepared them to serve others after graduation. Scale is 1 [“None”] to 4 [“Much”] (Source: FHU Exit Survey). | 3.33 | 3.33 | 3.6 | 3.27 | 4.00 |
| (31) Student Loan Default Rate | This percentage represents total student loan default rate (Source: National Student Loan Data System). | 3.10% | 2.20% | 0% | 11.10% | 2.60% |
* indicates data collected every other year
| Student Success Indicator
|
Acceptability Threshold | Aspirational Goal |
| (1) Retention Rates: FTF – Degree Seeking-Undergraduates | 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 every five years (Source: IPEDS—2012 through 2016 cohorts). | This goal is a five-year average of 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: IPEDS—2012 through 2016 cohorts). |
| (2) Retention Rates: Non-FTF – Degree Seeking-Undergraduates | This threshold is a five-year average of Non-FTF Degree-Seeking Undergraduates at FHU. Freed-Hardeman uses this value to identify negative trends that warrant intervention. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold every five years (Source: Internal—2012 through 2016 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 every five years (Source: Internal—2012 through 2016 cohorts). |
| (3) Retention Rates: Undergraduate (Race) | This threshold is a five-year average of Degree-Seeking Undergraduates at FHU. Freed-Hardeman uses this value to identify negative trends that warrant intervention. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold every five years (Source: Internal—2012 through 2016 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 every five years (Source: Internal—2012 through 2016 cohorts). |
| (4) Retention Rates: Undergraduate (Socio-Economic Status) | This threshold is a five-year average of Degree-Seeking Undergraduates at FHU. Freed-Hardeman uses this value to identify negative trends that warrant intervention. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold every five years (Source: Internal—2012 through 2016 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 every five years (Source: Internal—2012 through 2016 cohorts). |
| (5) Retention Rates: Undergraduate (Gender) | This threshold is a five-year average of Degree-Seeking Undergraduates at FHU. Freed-Hardeman uses this value to identify negative trends that warrant intervention. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold every five years (Source: Internal—2012 through 2016 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 every five years (Source: Internal—2012 through 2016 cohorts). |
| (6) Retention Rates: Graduate (Overall) | This threshold is a five-year average of graduate students at FHU. Freed-Hardeman uses this value to identify negative trends that warrant intervention. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold every five years (Source: Internal—2012 through 2016 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 every five years (Source: Internal—2012 through 2016 cohorts). |
| (7) Retention Rates: Graduate (Race) | This threshold is a five-year average of graduate students at FHU. Freed-Hardeman uses this value to identify negative trends that warrant intervention. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold every five years (Source: Internal—2012 through 2016 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 every five years (Source: Internal—2012 through 2016 cohorts). |
| (8) Retention Rates: Graduate (Socio-Economic Status) | This threshold is a five-year average of graduate students at FHU. Freed-Hardeman uses this value to identify negative trends that warrant intervention. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold every five years (Source: Internal—2012 through 2016 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 every five years (Source: Internal—2012 through 2016 cohorts). |
| (9) Retention Rates: Graduate (Gender) | This threshold is a five-year average of graduate students at FHU. Freed-Hardeman uses this value to identify negative trends that warrant intervention. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold every five years (Source: Internal—2012 through 2016 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 every five years (Source: Internal—2012 through 2016 cohorts). |
| (10) Participation in High Impact Practices | This threshold is an average of senior respondents in Southeast Private institutions participating in the NSSE. Freed-Hardeman strives to exceed this average. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold biennially (Source: NSSE—Spring 2018). | Freed-Hardeman has identified the aspirational goal for this indicator to be 20 percentage points above the NSSE average. The Institution believes this goal is appropriately balanced between aggressiveness and obtainability in relation to historical data. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold biennially (Source: NSSE—Spring 2018). |
| (11) Participation in Internships | This threshold is an average of senior respondents in Southeast Private institutions participating in the NSSE. Freed-Hardeman strives to exceed this average. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold biennially (Source: NSSE—Spring 2018). | Freed-Hardeman has identified the aspirational goal for this indicator to be 20 percentage points above the NSSE average. The Institution believes this goal is appropriately balanced between aggressiveness and obtainability in relation to historical data. Note: The University evaluates this goal biennially (Source: NSSE—Spring 2018). |
| (12) 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 every five years (Source: IPEDS—2007 through 2011 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 every five years (Source: IPEDS—2007 through 2011 cohorts). |
| (13) 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 every five years (Source: IPEDS—2007 through 2011 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 every five years (Source: IPEDS—2007 through 2011 cohorts). |
| (14) 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 every five years (Source: IPEDS—2007 through 2011 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 every five years (Source: IPEDS—2007 through 2011 cohorts). |
| (15) 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 every five years (Source: IPEDS—2007 through 2011 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 every five years (Source: IPEDS—2007 through 2011 cohorts). |
| (16) Graduation Rates: Graduate (Overall) | This threshold is a three-year average of degree-seeking graduates at FHU. Freed-Hardeman uses this value to identify negative trends that warrant intervention. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold every five years (Source: Internal—2008-2009 through 2010-2011 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 every five years (Source: Internal—2008-2009 through 2010-2011 cohorts). |
| (17) Graduation Rates: Graduate (Race) | This threshold is a three-year average of degree-seeking graduates at FHU. Freed-Hardeman uses this value to identify negative trends that warrant intervention. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold every five years (Source: Internal—2008-2009 through 2010-2011 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 every five years (Source: Internal—2008-2009 through 2010-2011 cohorts). |
| (18) Graduation Rates: Graduate (Socio-Economic Status) | This threshold is a three-year average of degree-seeking graduates at FHU. Freed-Hardeman uses this value to identify negative trends that warrant intervention. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold every five years (Source: Internal—2008-2009 through 2010-2011 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 every five years (Source: Internal—2008-2009 through 2010-2011 cohorts). |
| (19) Graduation Rates: Graduate (Gender) | This threshold is a three-year average of degree-seeking graduates at FHU. Freed-Hardeman uses this value to identify negative trends that warrant intervention. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold every five years (Source: Internal—2008-2009 through 2010-2011 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 every five years (Source: Internal—2008-2009 through 2010-2011 cohorts). |
| (20) 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 every five years (Source: Internal—2015-2016 through 2017-2018 cohorts).
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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. |
| (21) 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 every five years (Source: Internal—2013-2014 through 2017-2018 cohorts). | This percentage represents Freed-Hardeman’s goal for every education student who is pursuing licensure to successfully complete the required Praxis exams.
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| (22) 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. |
| (23) 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 biennially (Source: U.S. Dept. of Labor – Bureau of Labor Statistics—October 2017). | 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.) [Core Mission Indicator] |
| (24) 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 biennially. | This percentage represents Freed-Hardeman’s goal for every undergraduate who applies for graduate school to be accepted into at least one graduate program. [Core Mission Indicator] |
| (25) Spiritual Environment | This threshold is a five-year average of FHU undergraduate student respondents. Freed-Hardeman uses this value to identify negative trends that warrant intervention. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold every five years (Source: Internal—2012-2013 cohort through 2015-2016 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 every five years (Source: Internal—2012-2013 cohort through 2015-2016 cohort). |
| (26) Religious Service Attendance | This indicator was first assessed with the 2015-2016 cohort and is assessed biennially. A threshold will be formally adopted once sufficient data has been collected to compute a three-year average. (Source: Internal). | It is Freed-Hardeman’s goal that every student will indicate that he or she attends religious services at least half the time. |
| (27) Incorporation of Faith | This threshold is a five-year average of FHU undergraduate student respondents. Freed-Hardeman uses this value to identify negative trends that warrant intervention. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold every five years (Source: Internal—2012-2013 cohort through 2015-2016 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 every five years (Source: Internal—2012-2013 cohort through 2015-2016 cohort). |
| (28) Growth of Faith | This indicator was first assessed with the 2016-2017 cohort. A threshold will be formally adopted once sufficient data has been collected to compute a three-year average (Source: Internal). | 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. [Core Mission Indicator] |
| (29) Weekly Hours of Community/Volunteer Service | This threshold is a three-year average of FHU senior respondents. Freed-Hardeman uses this value to identify negative trends that warrant intervention. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold biennially (Source: NSSE—2015 through 2017 Spring Collection). | This goal is a three-year average of senior respondents in Southeast Private institutions participating in the NSSE. Freed-Hardeman strives to exceed this average. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold biennially (Source: NSSE—2015 through 2017 Spring Collection). |
| (30) Preparation for Service to Others | This threshold is a five-year average of FHU undergraduate student respondents. Freed-Hardeman uses this value to identify negative trends that warrant intervention. Note: The University reevaluates this threshold every five years (Source: Internal—2012-2013 cohort through 2015-2016 cohort). | It is Freed-Hardeman’s goal that every student will indicate that he or she has been prepared by FHU, to the fullest extent possible, to serve others. [Core Mission Indicator] |
| (31) Student Loan Default Rate | This threshold is a five-year average of the national student loan cohort default rate. The University reevaluates this threshold every five years (Source: National Student Loan Data System—2012 through 2016 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—2014 through 2016 cohorts). |
