Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 65.97% where 3,697 students out of 5,604 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, California State University-Fullerton has the most highest graduation rate of 69.30%, while California State University-Stanislaus has the lowest rate of 55.26%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Stanislaus | 55.26% (50.82% / 57.36%) | 735 (217 / 518) |
1,330 (427 / 903) |
| California State University-Fullerton | 69.30% (63.83% / 73.15%) | 2,962 (1,126 / 1,836) |
4,274 (1,764 / 2,510) |
| Average | 65.97% (61.30% / 68.97%) |
3,697 (1,343 / 2,354) |
5,604 (2,191 / 3,413) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 2.44% where 137 students have transferred out from schools out of 5,604 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, California State University-Fullerton has the lowest transfer-out rate of 2.20%, while California State University-Stanislaus has the highest rate of 3.23% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Stanislaus | 3.23% (2.58% / 3.54%) | 43 (11 / 32) | 1,330 (427 / 903) |
| California State University-Fullerton | 2.20% (1.93% / 2.39%) | 94 (34 / 60) | 4,274 (1,764 / 2,510) |
| Average | 2.44% (2.05% / 2.70%) | 137 (45 / 92) |
5,604 (2,191 / 3,413) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 83.50% for full-time students and 47.00% 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, California State University-Fullerton has the most highest retention rate of 86%, while California State University-Stanislaus has the lowest rate of 81%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| California State University-Stanislaus | 81% | 47% |
| California State University-Fullerton | 86% | 47% |
| Average | 83.50% | 47.00% |