Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 72.22% where 6,650 students out of 9,208 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, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities has the most highest graduation rate of 84.36%, while Metropolitan State University has the lowest rate of 32.50%.
Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
---|---|---|---|
Minnesota State University-Mankato | 52.58% (51.35% / 53.50%) | 1,274 (533 / 741) |
2,423 (1,038 / 1,385) |
Metropolitan State University | 32.50% (27.03% / 37.21%) | 26 (10 / 16) |
80 (37 / 43) |
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | 84.36% (82.70% / 85.77%) | 4,939 (2,233 / 2,706) |
5,855 (2,700 / 3,155) |
University of Minnesota-Morris | 58.06% (48.08% / 65.28%) | 216 (75 / 141) |
372 (156 / 216) |
Southwest Minnesota State University | 40.79% (35.11% / 45.85%) | 195 (79 / 116) |
478 (225 / 253) |
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
Average | 72.22% (70.50% / 73.63%) |
6,650 (2,930 / 3,720) |
9,208 (4,156 / 5,052) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 17.24% where 1,587 students have transferred out from schools out of 9,208 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, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities has the lowest transfer-out rate of 9.39%, while Metropolitan State University has the highest rate of 45.00% (more students transferred out from the school).
Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
---|---|---|---|
Minnesota State University-Mankato | 31.12% (25.82% / 35.09%) | 754 (268 / 486) | 2,423 (1,038 / 1,385) |
Metropolitan State University | 45.00% (45.95% / 44.19%) | 36 (17 / 19) | 80 (37 / 43) |
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | 9.39% (9.74% / 9.10%) | 550 (263 / 287) | 5,855 (2,700 / 3,155) |
University of Minnesota-Morris | 26.88% (30.77% / 24.07%) | 100 (48 / 52) | 372 (156 / 216) |
Southwest Minnesota State University | 30.75% (29.78% / 31.62%) | 147 (67 / 80) | 478 (225 / 253) |
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
Average | 17.24% (15.95% / 18.29%) | 1,587 (663 / 924) |
9,208 (4,156 / 5,052) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 71.67% for full-time students and 46.17% 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 Minnesota-Twin Cities has the most highest retention rate of 90%, while Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College has the lowest rate of 61%.
Name | Full-time | Part-time |
---|---|---|
Minnesota State University-Mankato | 76% | 56% |
Metropolitan State University | 64% | 50% |
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | 90% | 63% |
University of Minnesota-Morris | 72% | 33% |
Southwest Minnesota State University | 67% | 38% |
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | 61% | 37% |
Average | 71.67% | 46.17% |