Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 61.87% where 8,256 students out of 13,345 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-East Bay has the lowest rate of 45.52%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Fullerton | 69.30% (63.83% / 73.15%) | 2,962 (1,126 / 1,836) |
4,274 (1,764 / 2,510) |
| California State University-East Bay | 45.52% (38.73% / 49.45%) | 721 (225 / 496) |
1,584 (581 / 1,003) |
| 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 Massachusetts Global | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Foothill College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 61.87% (56.72% / 65.84%) |
8,256 (3,300 / 4,956) |
13,345 (5,818 / 7,527) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 3.96% where 528 students have transferred out from schools out of 13,345 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-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-Fullerton | 2.20% (1.93% / 2.39%) | 94 (34 / 60) | 4,274 (1,764 / 2,510) |
| California State University-East Bay | 5.05% (4.30% / 5.48%) | 80 (25 / 55) | 1,584 (581 / 1,003) |
| 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 Massachusetts Global | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 2 (1 / 1) |
| Foothill College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 3.96% (3.49% / 4.32%) | 528 (203 / 325) |
13,345 (5,818 / 7,527) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 72.20% for full-time students and 49.60% 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 University of Massachusetts Global has the lowest rate of 40%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| California State University-Fullerton | 86% | 47% |
| California State University-East Bay | 75% | 50% |
| California State University-Northridge | 75% | 45% |
| San Jose State University | 85% | 56% |
| University of Massachusetts Global | 40% | 50% |
| Foothill College | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 72.20% | 49.60% |