Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 45.98% where 1,901 students out of 4,134 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, University of Central Arkansas has the most highest graduation rate of 50.08%, while Henderson State University has the lowest rate of 39.22%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Central Arkansas | 50.08% (46.65% / 52.22%) | 935 (334 / 601) |
1,867 (716 / 1,151) |
| Henderson State University | 39.22% (34.95% / 42.62%) | 291 (115 / 176) |
742 (329 / 413) |
| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | 44.54% (39.90% / 49.06%) | 375 (166 / 209) |
842 (416 / 426) |
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | 43.92% (37.13% / 48.42%) | 300 (101 / 199) |
683 (272 / 411) |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| University of Arkansas System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Average | 45.98% (41.32% / 49.35%) |
1,901 (716 / 1,185) |
4,134 (1,733 / 2,401) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 23.99% where 828 students have transferred out from schools out of 3,451 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, Henderson State University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 19.27%, while Southern Arkansas University Main Campus has the highest rate of 30.17% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Central Arkansas | 23.09% (21.23% / 24.24%) | 431 (152 / 279) | 1,867 (716 / 1,151) |
| Henderson State University | 19.27% (17.33% / 20.82%) | 143 (57 / 86) | 742 (329 / 413) |
| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | 30.17% (32.45% / 27.93%) | 254 (135 / 119) | 842 (416 / 426) |
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 683 (272 / 411) |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| University of Arkansas System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Average | 23.99% (23.55% / 24.32%) | 828 (344 / 484) |
3,451 (1,461 / 1,990) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 68.25% for full-time students and 50.00% 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, University of Central Arkansas has the most highest retention rate of 74%, while Henderson State University has the lowest rate of 57%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Central Arkansas | 74% | 20% | |
| Henderson State University | 57% | - | |
| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | 71% | 75% | |
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | 71% | 55% | |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | No retention information available at the school. | ||
| University of Arkansas System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Average | 68.25% | 50.00% | |