Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 62.67% where 5,421 students out of 8,650 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, Colorado State University-Fort Collins has the most highest graduation rate of 66.51%, while California State University-Fresno has the lowest rate of 56.96%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Fresno | 56.96% (48.92% / 62.00%) | 1,981 (656 / 1,325) |
3,478 (1,341 / 2,137) |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | 66.51% (61.63% / 70.66%) | 3,440 (1,463 / 1,977) |
5,172 (2,374 / 2,798) |
| Average | 62.67% (57.04% / 66.91%) |
5,421 (2,119 / 3,302) |
8,650 (3,715 / 4,935) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 10.24% where 886 students have transferred out from schools out of 8,650 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-Fresno has the lowest transfer-out rate of 1.78%, while Colorado State University-Fort Collins has the highest rate of 15.93% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Fresno | 1.78% (1.94% / 1.68%) | 62 (26 / 36) | 3,478 (1,341 / 2,137) |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | 15.93% (16.30% / 15.62%) | 824 (387 / 437) | 5,172 (2,374 / 2,798) |
| Average | 10.24% (11.12% / 9.58%) | 886 (413 / 473) |
8,650 (3,715 / 4,935) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 84.00% for full-time students and 48.50% 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, Colorado State University-Fort Collins has the most highest retention rate of 86%, while California State University-Fresno has the lowest rate of 82%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| California State University-Fresno | 82% | 43% |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | 86% | 54% |
| Average | 84.00% | 48.50% |
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