Graduation Rates at Montana Colleges

Graduate Rate 53.07%

Male 47.63%

Female 58.79%

Transfer-Out Rate 15.25%

Retention Rate
Full-time / Part-time 68% / 50%

Montana Colleges Graduation Rate

The average graduation rate of Montana colleges is 53.07% - 2,997 students out of 5,647 candidates were completed their degree within 150% normal time (for example, within 6 years for students seeking a 4-year bachelors degree)). By gender, 1,379 male and 1,618 female students have graduated last year completing their studies within 150% normal time.The following table summarizes the graduation rate by gender with number of completers.

Graduation Rate By Gender
Montana colleges and universities
	Candidates	Completers	Graduation Rates
Total	5,647	2,997	53.07%
Male	2,895	1,379	47.63%
Female	2,752	1,618	58.79%

[Chart] Montana Colleges and Universities Graduation Rate by Gender

BS Degree Graduation Rates By Completion Periods

For 4 years (or high) schools, 1,844 students completed their degree in 4 years and 854 finished in 5 years at Montana colleges. Additional 216 students graduated within 6 years.

Graduation Rates By Completion Periods
Montana Colleges
	Total	Male	Female
4 Year or Less	32.65%	26.84%	38.77%
5 Year	47.78%	42.21%	53.63%
6 Year	51.60%	46.56%	56.90%

[Chart] Montana Colleges and Universities BS Degree Graduation Rates By Completion Periods

Retention Rate

By definition, retention rate is the percentage of students who return to a college for their sophomore year. The average retention rate of Montana colleges is 68.10% for full-time students and 49.63% for part-time students.

Retention Rates (2023-2024)
Montana Colleges and Universities
	Full-time	Part-time
Retention Rate	68.10%	49.63%

[Chart] Montana Colleges and Universities Retention Rate

Transfer-Out Rates

The average transfer-out rate at Montana colleges is 15.25%. The transfer-out rate is calculated by dividing students who have transferred out of other institution into total number of students (candidates) within 150% normal time.

Transfer-Out Rates
Montana Colleges and Universities
	Transfer-out	Total Students	Transfer-Out Rate
Total	861	5,647	15.25%
Male	483	2,895	16.68%
Female	378	2,752	13.74%

[Chart] Montana Colleges and Universities Transfer-Out Rates

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