An exploratory analysis of modality of learning relationships between undergraduate graduation and retention rates from for-profit universities

For-Profit higher learning institutions have various learning delivery options. These learning delivery options include ground, hybrid, and online. Most for-profit higher learning institutions are known for their online learning delivery option because it is a popular delivery option; and it is convenient for students who choose this method of learning. There is a perception that the quality of online learning from for-profit universities is not as valuable as traditional learning from for-profit universities. Government regulators have become concerned with the retention and graduation rates of perceived unqualified students who choose for-profit higher learning institutions and the online learning delivery option. This research studies the extent to which the modality of learning is related to the retention and graduation rates of undergraduate students at for-profit universities. The researcher conducted an exploratory analysis of modality of learning relationships between undergraduate graduation and retention rates from for-profit universities. The results indicated that there was not a significant difference in modality of learning relationships between undergraduate graduation and retention rates from for-profit universities.