2022 E-Insights Report
College Persistence Rate
- The college persistence rate in the Tampa Bay MSA has fluctuated over the years and has shown no clear trend.
- In terms of competitive position Tampa Bay is on a declining trend.
- Raleigh-Durham has consistently ranked No.1 for most of the years.
About: Percentage of full-time students (undergraduate and above) who retained after the
first year of enrollment in college.
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
College Persistence Rate
![College Persistence Rate](/business/images/state-of-the-region/e-insights-2022/section-2-21-college-persistence-rate.jpg)
College Persistence Rate Trend
![College Persistence Rate Trend](/business/images/state-of-the-region/e-insights-2022/section-2-21-college-persistence-rate-trend.jpg)
Competitive Position Trend
![Competitive Position Trend](/business/images/state-of-the-region/e-insights-2022/section-2-21-college-persistence-rate-competitive.jpg)