MentorPRO’s New White Paper Reveals Strong ROI for Student Retention
MentorPRO’s New White Paper Reveals Strong ROI for Student Retention
March 25, 2025
MentorPRO, the leading evidence-based mentoring platform, today released a preliminary white paper detailing the substantial return on investment (ROI) universities can expect when implementing their platform. The analysis reveals that even modest improvements in student retention can yield substantial retention of tuition revenue for institutions.
“The analysis suggests that MentorPRO is not just an effective tool for supporting students, but also a sound financial investment for universities,” said Dr. Jean Rhodes, co-founder of MentorPRO and Frank L. Boyden Professor of Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Boston. “Our platform’s unique combination of evidence-based practices and technological innovation is transforming how institutions approach student success.”
The findings, based on rigorous studies that include registrar data, demonstrate that MentorPRO can increase first-year retention rates by approximately 3 percentage points. For a typical cohort of 2,000 students, this translates to potential net gains of over $1.3 million annually, representing an ROI exceeding 5300%.
MentorPRO’s success stems from its foundation in decades of peer-reviewed research on effective mentoring practices. The platform leverages this knowledge to create structured, goal-oriented mentoring relationships that address students’ individual needs and challenges.
“At MentorPRO, we’re committed to bridging the gap between research and practice in youth mentoring,” said Nancy Rhodes, co-founder and CEO of MentorPRO. “Our platform is designed to scale evidence-based solutions with supportive accountability, enabling mentors to provide personalized support that makes a real difference in students’ lives.”
The white paper also highlights MentorPRO’s impact beyond financial metrics, noting improvements in students’ academic performance, sense of belonging, and overall well-being. These outcomes align with the platform’s mission to support young people, particularly those from marginalized communities, in achieving their full potential.
For universities seeking to improve student outcomes while strengthening their financial sustainability, MentorPRO offers a proven, cost-effective solution backed by rigorous research and led by one of the field’s foremost experts.
About MentorPRO:
MentorPRO is an innovative, evidence-based mentoring platform co-founded by Dr. Jean Rhodes, a leading expert in youth mentoring with over 30 years of research experience. The platform combines cutting-edge technology with proven mentoring practices to support student success and retention in higher education.
