<p>I think the freshman retention rate is important. Yes…there are different criteria for each college BUT the important thing is what that retention rate is for the college(s) your kid is considering REGARDLESS of the reasons. I agree…a retention rate that is very low is a good thing to know about. It indicates that students don’t stay at that school…and the reasons why don’t really matter…it’s just a statement about freshman retention (which I happen to think is important..they should be trying to retain those freshman).</p>