<p>You need to understand that you’re talking about public in state universities who have the majority of student populations on the lower end of the economic scale. Many times, these kids are working full time and trying to balance it with going to college. It may take them longer because they can’t afford to attend full time without having to work full time time along with it. Some kids end up leaving for a year to earn enough money to come back–others may not be able to afford to go back at all. Let’s face it. The majority of kids attending colleges with high price tags are the ones that have financial backing from their parents. To blame the undergraduate graduation rates of 4yr and 6yr statistics on an inability to get into classes is just not true. Finances and the need to leave school in order to support themselves is the big factor. You also need to factor in the fact that lower income students may be less prepared for college and find themselves overwhelmed which leads to increased dropout rates. They haven’t taken AP classes, can’t afford tutoring, etc. There are so many different factors that need to be taken into consideration when using graduation rate percentages.</p>
<p>Putting a freeze on hiring will not lead to fewer classes being taught. It may lead to no additional classes being taught or the number of current classes being taught will remain the same.</p>