Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 71.62% where 8,703 students out of 12,152 candidates have complete their courses and degrees. The rate is calculated as the total number of completers within 150% of normal time (for example, 6 years for 4 years BS program)
divided by the candidates. The numbers in parenthesis() represent data by gender (men/women) for each cell respectively.
The following table compares the graduation rates between selected colleges.
Among the selected colleges, Shasta College has the most highest graduation rate of 100.00%, while California State University-Northridge has the lowest rate of 55.99%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Northridge | 55.99% (49.77% / 60.95%) | 2,476 (976 / 1,500) |
4,422 (1,961 / 2,461) |
| University of California-San Diego | 87.73% (85.26% / 89.90%) | 5,013 (2,279 / 2,734) |
5,714 (2,673 / 3,041) |
| California State University Maritime Academy | 63.14% (63.37% / 61.76%) | 149 (128 / 21) |
236 (202 / 34) |
| Shasta College | 100.00% (0.00% / 100.00%) | 6 (0 / 6) |
6 (0 / 6) |
| Sonoma State University | 59.70% (54.65% / 62.36%) | 1,059 (335 / 724) |
1,774 (613 / 1,161) |
| Modesto Junior College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 71.62% (68.23% / 74.37%) |
8,703 (3,718 / 4,985) |
12,152 (5,449 / 6,703) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 6.13% where 394 students have transferred out from schools out of 6,432 graduation candidates. The transfer-out rate is calculated as the number of transfer-out students divided by total number of graduation candidates. The following table compares the transfer-out rates between selected colleges.
Among the selected colleges, California State University Maritime Academy has the lowest transfer-out rate of 5.93%, while Sonoma State University has the highest rate of 6.54% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Northridge | 5.97% (5.61% / 6.26%) | 264 (110 / 154) | 4,422 (1,961 / 2,461) |
| University of California-San Diego | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 5,714 (2,673 / 3,041) |
| California State University Maritime Academy | 5.93% (5.45% / 8.82%) | 14 (11 / 3) | 236 (202 / 34) |
| Shasta College | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 6 (0 / 6) |
| Sonoma State University | 6.54% (4.57% / 7.58%) | 116 (28 / 88) | 1,774 (613 / 1,161) |
| Modesto Junior College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 6.13% (5.37% / 6.70%) | 394 (149 / 245) |
6,432 (2,776 / 3,656) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 79.25% for full-time students and 56.67% for part-time students. Retention rate is the percentage of a school's first-time, first-year undergraduate students who continue at that school the next year (Sophomore year). The following table compares the retention rates between selected colleges.
Among the selected colleges, University of California-San Diego has the most highest retention rate of 93%, while California State University Maritime Academy has the lowest rate of 73%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| California State University-Northridge | 75% | 45% |
| University of California-San Diego | 93% | 78% |
| California State University Maritime Academy | 73% | - |
| Shasta College | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Sonoma State University | 76% | 47% |
| Modesto Junior College | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 79.25% | 56.67% |