Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 49.86% where 2,370 students out of 4,753 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-Rochester has the most highest graduation rate of 58.62%, 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-Morris | 58.06% (48.08% / 65.28%) | 216 (75 / 141) |
372 (156 / 216) |
Saint Cloud State University | 44.37% (41.78% / 46.52%) | 769 (328 / 441) |
1,733 (785 / 948) |
University of Minnesota-Rochester | 58.62% (59.26% / 58.47%) | 85 (16 / 69) |
145 (27 / 118) |
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
Average | 49.86% (47.09% / 51.96%) |
2,370 (962 / 1,408) |
4,753 (2,043 / 2,710) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 33.12% where 1,574 students have transferred out from schools out of 4,753 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-Morris has the lowest transfer-out rate of 26.88%, 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-Morris | 26.88% (30.77% / 24.07%) | 100 (48 / 52) | 372 (156 / 216) |
Saint Cloud State University | 36.30% (33.76% / 38.40%) | 629 (265 / 364) | 1,733 (785 / 948) |
University of Minnesota-Rochester | 37.93% (29.63% / 39.83%) | 55 (8 / 47) | 145 (27 / 118) |
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
Average | 33.12% (29.66% / 35.72%) | 1,574 (606 / 968) |
4,753 (2,043 / 2,710) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 67.50% for full-time students and 49.83% 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, Minnesota State University-Mankato has the most highest retention rate of 76%, 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-Morris | 72% | 33% |
Saint Cloud State University | 69% | 56% |
University of Minnesota-Rochester | 63% | 67% |
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | 61% | 37% |
Average | 67.50% | 49.83% |