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From 15% Attrition to 29% Retention: How Stockton’s Modular General Education Design Raised Student Retention by 15%

Stockton increased first-year retention by 15% by redesigning its general education into flexible 3-4 credit modular units. The shift replaced traditional block courses with interdisciplinary modules, allowing students to blend core and elective credits and finish sooner. This change directly tackled early attrition and improved overall student persistence. Baseline Findings: