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Originally Posted by Slidellkid
Do three quarters of the LSU freshman really drop out or flunk out. My daughter is a good kids and not much of a party animal, but I have seen good kids go astray before.
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LSU's four year graduation rate is between 25% and 30% most of the time since 2000. But this does not necessarily mean that 70-75% flunk out or drop out. The six year graduation rate is over 50%. A lot of students eventually graduate, but it takes them longer than expected. So if you're willing to pay six years of tuition, fees, and living expenses, your child has over a 50% chance of graduating.
I've seen a lot of good kids lead astray by partying and other distractions in college. These days, the internet delivers manifest distractions right to the dorm room. An LSU degree in a given field is an LSU degree in that field and is no less valuable if the student took two years of classes closer to home at reduced expenses, reduced temptation, and hopefully a bit more accountability regarding recreational activities. Most 20-21 year old juniors are more mature and better able to balance academics and other areas of live than the 18 year olds just waiting for their first chance to go nuts.