Graduate Rate
57.57%
Male
52.43%
Female
62.17%
Transfer-Out Rate
9.30%
Retention Rate
Full-time / Part-time 72% / 57%
Full-time / Part-time 72% / 57%
South Dakota Colleges Graduation Rate
The average graduation rate of South Dakota colleges is 57.57% - 3,355 students out of 5,828 candidates were completed their degree within 150% normal time (for example, within 6 years for students seeking a 4-year bachelors degree)).
By gender, 1,445 male and 1,910 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.
Candidates | Completers | Graduation Rates | |
---|---|---|---|
Total | 5,828 | 3,355 | 57.57% |
Male | 2,756 | 1,445 | 52.43% |
Female | 3,072 | 1,910 | 62.17% |
BS Degree Graduation Rates By Completion Periods
For 4 years (or high) schools, 2,365 students completed their degree in 4 years and 796 finished in 5 years at South Dakota colleges. Additional 138 students graduated within 6 years.
Total | Male | Female | |
---|---|---|---|
4 Year or Less | 40.58% | 33.53% | 46.91% |
5 Year | 54.24% | 48.95% | 58.98% |
6 Year | 56.61% | 51.81% | 60.90% |
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 South Dakota colleges is 73.77% for full-time students and 57.75% for part-time students.
Full-time | Part-time | |
---|---|---|
Retention Rate | 73.77% | 57.75% |
Transfer-Out Rates
The average transfer-out rate at South Dakota colleges is 9.30%. 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 | Total Students | Transfer-Out Rate | |
---|---|---|---|
Total | 542 | 5,828 | 9.30% |
Male | 234 | 2,756 | 8.49% |
Female | 308 | 3,072 | 10.03% |
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