Cohort Default Rate
A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year. Please refer to the Cohort Default Rate Guide for a more in-depth description of cohort default rates and how the rates are calculated.
- 2017 3YR Official Cohort Default Rate 6.2%
- 2016 3YR Official Cohort Default Rate 3.5%
- 2015 3YR Official Cohort Default Rate: 4.4%
- 2014 3YR Official Cohort Default Rate: 6%
- 2013 3YR Official Cohort Default Rate: 4.8%
- 2012 3YR Official Cohort Default Rate: 2.1%
- 2011 3YR Official Cohort Default Rate: 7%
- 2010 3YR Official Cohort Default Rate: 6.6%
National Comparison
| Year | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 9.7% | 10.1% | 10.8% |
| Public 4-year school | 9.3% | 9.3% | 7.1% |
| Private 4-year school | 6.7% | 6.6% | 7.1% |
| Marietta College | 6.2% | 3.5% | 4.4% |
Source: https://www2.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/defaultmanagement/cdr.html