Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 77.74% where 8,512 students out of 10,949 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, University of California-Los Angeles has the most highest graduation rate of 92.48%, 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-Northridge | 55.99% (49.77% / 60.95%) | 2,476 (976 / 1,500) |
4,422 (1,961 / 2,461) |
| University of California-Los Angeles | 92.48% (90.95% / 93.48%) | 6,036 (2,352 / 3,684) |
6,527 (2,586 / 3,941) |
| Average | 77.74% (73.19% / 80.97%) |
8,512 (3,328 / 5,184) |
10,949 (4,547 / 6,402) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 4.48% where 490 students have transferred out from schools out of 10,949 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, University of California-Los Angeles has the lowest transfer-out rate of 3.46%, 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-Northridge | 5.97% (5.61% / 6.26%) | 264 (110 / 154) | 4,422 (1,961 / 2,461) |
| University of California-Los Angeles | 3.46% (3.63% / 3.35%) | 226 (94 / 132) | 6,527 (2,586 / 3,941) |
| Average | 4.48% (4.49% / 4.47%) | 490 (204 / 286) |
10,949 (4,547 / 6,402) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 86.00% for full-time students and 49.00% 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, University of California-Los Angeles has the most highest retention rate of 97%, while California State University-Northridge has the lowest rate of 75%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| California State University-Northridge | 75% | 45% |
| University of California-Los Angeles | 97% | 53% |
| Average | 86.00% | 49.00% |