Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 67.83% where 4,943 students out of 7,287 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, Auburn University has the most highest graduation rate of 80.75%, while Alabama State University has the lowest rate of 27.73%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | 62.95% (58.82% / 69.38%) | 751 (427 / 324) |
1,193 (726 / 467) |
| Alabama State University | 27.73% (19.10% / 32.82%) | 317 (81 / 236) |
1,143 (424 / 719) |
| Auburn University | 80.75% (76.89% / 84.23%) | 3,616 (1,634 / 1,982) |
4,478 (2,125 / 2,353) |
| University of Montevallo | 54.76% (44.24% / 60.39%) | 259 (73 / 186) |
473 (165 / 308) |
| Troy University-Dothan Campus | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Troy University-Online | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 67.83% (64.39% / 70.91%) |
4,943 (2,215 / 2,728) |
7,287 (3,440 / 3,847) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 18.17% where 1,324 students have transferred out from schools out of 7,287 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, Auburn University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 12.73%, while Alabama State University has the highest rate of 34.73% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | 20.87% (21.90% / 19.27%) | 249 (159 / 90) | 1,193 (726 / 467) |
| Alabama State University | 34.73% (32.78% / 35.88%) | 397 (139 / 258) | 1,143 (424 / 719) |
| Auburn University | 12.73% (13.74% / 11.81%) | 570 (292 / 278) | 4,478 (2,125 / 2,353) |
| University of Montevallo | 22.83% (21.82% / 23.38%) | 108 (36 / 72) | 473 (165 / 308) |
| Troy University-Dothan Campus | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Troy University-Online | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 18.17% (18.20% / 18.14%) | 1,324 (626 / 698) |
7,287 (3,440 / 3,847) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 76.50% for full-time students and 37.75% 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, Auburn University has the most highest retention rate of 93%, while Alabama State University has the lowest rate of 60%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | 80% | 31% |
| Alabama State University | 60% | 20% |
| Auburn University | 93% | 73% |
| University of Montevallo | 73% | 27% |
| Troy University-Dothan Campus | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Troy University-Online | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 76.50% | 37.75% |