Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 64.05% where 5,486 students out of 8,565 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-Long Beach has the most highest graduation rate of 72.65%, while California State University-Northridge has the lowest rate of 55.99%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Long Beach | 72.65% (68.15% / 75.65%) | 3,010 (1,130 / 1,880) |
4,143 (1,658 / 2,485) |
| California State University-Northridge | 55.99% (49.77% / 60.95%) | 2,476 (976 / 1,500) |
4,422 (1,961 / 2,461) |
| Average | 64.05% (58.19% / 68.34%) |
5,486 (2,106 / 3,380) |
8,565 (3,619 / 4,946) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 4.06% where 348 students have transferred out from schools out of 8,565 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-Long Beach has the lowest transfer-out rate of 2.03%, 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-Long Beach | 2.03% (1.27% / 2.54%) | 84 (21 / 63) | 4,143 (1,658 / 2,485) |
| California State University-Northridge | 5.97% (5.61% / 6.26%) | 264 (110 / 154) | 4,422 (1,961 / 2,461) |
| Average | 4.06% (3.62% / 4.39%) | 348 (131 / 217) |
8,565 (3,619 / 4,946) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 80.00% for full-time students and 56.00% 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-Long Beach has the most highest retention rate of 85%, while California State University-Northridge has the lowest rate of 75%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| California State University-Long Beach | 85% | 67% |
| California State University-Northridge | 75% | 45% |
| Average | 80.00% | 56.00% |