College Facts
By The Numbers
Three years of data for the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications regarding enrollment, graduation rates, student retention rates, scholarships and for-credit internships.
Enrollment
| Major | Fall 2018 | Fall 2017 | Fall 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AD/PR | 646 | 725 | 733 |
| Film-Video | 147 | 135 | 106 |
| Journalism | 530 | 571 | 515 |
| Media Studies | 169 | 184 | 146 |
| Telecommunications | 351 | 321 | 323 |
| Comm (Pre-majors) | 791 | 703 | 971 |
| Digital Journ/Media (WC) | 30 | ||
| Strat Comm (WC) | 6 | ||
| Total | 2,670 | 2,639 | 2,740 |
*WC: Digital Journalism/Media and Strategic Communications degrees are offered only online via the World Campus.
Graduation Rates
| Four Year | Five Year | Six Year | ||||
| Entering Class | PSU | Comm | PSU | Comm | PSU | Comm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 66.3% | 75.7% | ||||
| 2013 | 68.3% | 82.1% | 83.5% | 86.3% | ||
| 2012 | 66.9% | 85.4% | 83.5% | 89.5% | 85.2% | 90.3% |
| 2011 | 66.5% | 82.4% | 83.1% | 88.5% | 85.3% | 89.3% |
| 2010 | 67.9% | 81.0% | 84.1% | 88.1% | 86.1% | 89.0% |
Student Retention Rates
| First Year | Second Year | Third Year | ||||
| Entering Class | PSU | Comm | PSU | Comm | PSU | Comm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 93.0% | 93.8% | ||||
| 2016 | 92.7% | 93.4% | 87.5% | 86.0% | ||
| 2015 | 93.0% | 91.0% | 88.3% | 86.1% | 85.7 | 82.4 |
| 2014 | 93.5% | 91.1% | 89.7% | 88.3% | 85.5% | 81.0% |
| 2013 | 93.4% | 95.1% | 89.8% | 90.9% | 87.3% | 85.3% |