US Colleges
Graduation, Transfe-out, Retention Rate
For the academic year 2022-2023, the average graduation rate of US colleges is 23.74%. The average transfer-out rate is 5.58% and retention rate is 56.57% for full-time students and 24.55% for part-time students. Following table and chart illustrate the graduation, transfer-out, and retention statistics by school type and levels.
Rate | |
---|---|
Graduation Rate | 23.74% |
Transfer-out Rate | 5.58% |
Retention Rate (full-time/part-time) | 56.57%/24.55% |
Graduation Rate
The average graduation rate of US colleges is 23.74%. Next table and chart illustrate the graduation rate by school type and levels.
Average | Public Schools | Private Schools | |
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4 Years (or high) | 32.20% | 37.54% | 30.33% |
2-4 Years | 33.60% | 30.87% | 36.25% |
Less than 2 Years | 2.26% | 2.04% | 2.29% |
Average | 23.74% | 30.07% | 21.33% |
Transfer-out Rate
The average transfer-out rate of US colleges is 5.58%. Next table and chart illustrate the transfer-out rate by school type and levels.
Average | Public Schools | Private Schools | |
---|---|---|---|
4 Years (or high) | 8.89% | 13.51% | 7.27% |
2-4 Years | 6.07% | 11.11% | 1.13% |
Less than 2 Years | 0.05% | 0.28% | 0.02% |
Average | 5.58% | 10.76% | 3.59% |
Retention Rate
The average retention rate of US colleges is 56.57% for full-time students and 24.55% for part-time students. Next table and chart illustrate the retention rate for both full-time and part-time students by school type, levels, and attendance status.
Average | Public Schools | Private Schools | ||||
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Full-Time | Part-time | Full-Time | Part-time | Full-Time | Part-time | |
4 Years (or high) | 51.93% | 21.41% | 54.69% | 32.11% | 50.86% | 17.19% |
2-4 Years | 59.08% | 28.12% | 57.81% | 39.74% | 60.29% | 15.28% |
Less than 2 Years | 60.65% | 25.93% | 66.22% | 35.31% | 59.90% | 24.62% |
Average | 56.57% | 24.55% | 57.62% | 36.03% | 56.15% | 19.72% |