The authors investigated factors that hinder completion of the Bachelor of Education degree program within the prescribed duration at the public University in Namibia. The study population was 88 B.Ed. students selected using a simple random sample from the class of 214. The study employed a mixed methods approach. A questionnaire was used to collect both quantitative and qualitative data. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, i.e. frequency and percentage; whereas, qualitative data were analyzed by using thematic approach. The study revealed that a lack of study skills, poor time management, inability to prioritize school work, and lack of a mentoring program were the major factors that hinder student completion of study. The study further revealed that the public university used an improper system of allocating student numbers and has no well-coordinated student support services in place to help students succeed within the given time frame. The study provided crucial information on how students at that public university progress within the framework of the study and recommended that students be provided with a conducive, supportive environment where factors impeding their academic progress are minimized.