US Colleges
Graduation, Transfe-out, Retention Rate
For the academic year 2024-2025, the average graduation rate of US colleges is 39.66%. The average transfer-out rate is 6.58% and retention rate is 62.55% for full-time students and 39.22% for part-time students. Following table and chart illustrate the graduation, transfer-out, and retention statistics by school type and levels.
| Rate | |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 39.66% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 6.58% |
| Retention Rate (full-time/part-time) | 62.55%/39.22% |
Graduation Rate
The average graduation rate of US colleges is 39.66%. Next table and chart illustrate the graduation rate by school type and levels.
| Average | Public Schools | Private Schools | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Years (or high) | 33.44% | 38.78% | 31.56% |
| 2-4 Years | 37.56% | 35.19% | 39.81% |
| Less than 2 Years | 50.90% | 60.75% | 49.56% |
| Average | 39.66% | 40.02% | 39.52% |
Transfer-out Rate
The average transfer-out rate of US colleges is 6.58%. Next table and chart illustrate the transfer-out rate by school type and levels.
| Average | Public Schools | Private Schools | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Years (or high) | 10.38% | 13.21% | 9.27% |
| 2-4 Years | 9.00% | 13.12% | 2.52% |
| Less than 2 Years | 0.45% | 1.00% | 0.37% |
| Average | 6.58% | 11.43% | 4.53% |
Retention Rate
The average retention rate of US colleges is 62.55% for full-time students and 39.22% 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 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Time | Part-time | Full-Time | Part-time | Full-Time | Part-time | |
| 4 Years (or high) | 60.42% | 33.92% | 68.44% | 42.75% | 57.57% | 29.47% |
| 2-4 Years | 61.09% | 39.52% | 58.68% | 41.68% | 63.37% | 34.49% |
| Less than 2 Years | 66.55% | 47.48% | 68.26% | 58.35% | 66.32% | 45.79% |
| Average | 62.55% | 39.22% | 63.65% | 43.68% | 62.12% | 36.44% |