Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 58.98% where 5,157 students out of 8,744 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, San Jose State University has the most highest graduation rate of 68.42%, while California State University-Dominguez Hills has the lowest rate of 46.46%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Dominguez Hills | 46.46% (38.56% / 51.21%) | 584 (182 / 402) |
1,257 (472 / 785) |
| California State University-Northridge | 55.99% (49.77% / 60.95%) | 2,476 (976 / 1,500) |
4,422 (1,961 / 2,461) |
| San Jose State University | 68.42% (64.35% / 72.38%) | 2,097 (973 / 1,124) |
3,065 (1,512 / 1,553) |
| University of California-Hastings College of Law | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| University of California-San Francisco | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Foothill College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 58.98% (54.02% / 63.05%) |
5,157 (2,131 / 3,026) |
8,744 (3,945 / 4,799) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 4.57% where 400 students have transferred out from schools out of 8,744 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, San Jose State University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 2.94%, while California State University-Northridge has the highest rate of 5.97% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Dominguez Hills | 3.66% (3.81% / 3.57%) | 46 (18 / 28) | 1,257 (472 / 785) |
| California State University-Northridge | 5.97% (5.61% / 6.26%) | 264 (110 / 154) | 4,422 (1,961 / 2,461) |
| San Jose State University | 2.94% (2.25% / 3.61%) | 90 (34 / 56) | 3,065 (1,512 / 1,553) |
| University of California-Hastings College of Law | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| University of California-San Francisco | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Foothill College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 4.57% (4.11% / 4.96%) | 400 (162 / 238) |
8,744 (3,945 / 4,799) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 76.67% for full-time students and 44.33% 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, San Jose State University has the most highest retention rate of 85%, while California State University-Dominguez Hills has the lowest rate of 70%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| California State University-Dominguez Hills | 70% | 32% |
| California State University-Northridge | 75% | 45% |
| San Jose State University | 85% | 56% |
| University of California-Hastings College of Law | No retention information available at the school. | |
| University of California-San Francisco | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Foothill College | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 76.67% | 44.33% |