Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 53.52% where 3,116 students out of 5,822 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-Sacramento has the most highest graduation rate of 54.46%, while University of Northern Colorado has the lowest rate of 51.91%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Sacramento | 54.46% (47.60% / 59.53%) | 2,004 (745 / 1,259) |
3,680 (1,565 / 2,115) |
| University of Northern Colorado | 51.91% (46.07% / 55.15%) | 1,112 (352 / 760) |
2,142 (764 / 1,378) |
| Average | 53.52% (47.10% / 57.80%) |
3,116 (1,097 / 2,019) |
5,822 (2,329 / 3,493) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 13.31% where 775 students have transferred out from schools out of 5,822 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-Sacramento has the lowest transfer-out rate of 3.02%, while University of Northern Colorado has the highest rate of 31.00% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Sacramento | 3.02% (2.24% / 3.59%) | 111 (35 / 76) | 3,680 (1,565 / 2,115) |
| University of Northern Colorado | 31.00% (29.32% / 31.93%) | 664 (224 / 440) | 2,142 (764 / 1,378) |
| Average | 13.31% (11.12% / 14.77%) | 775 (259 / 516) |
5,822 (2,329 / 3,493) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 77.50% for full-time students and 41.00% 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-Sacramento has the most highest retention rate of 80%, while University of Northern Colorado has the lowest rate of 75%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| California State University-Sacramento | 80% | 53% |
| University of Northern Colorado | 75% | 29% |
| Average | 77.50% | 41.00% |