Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 54.56% where 3,072 students out of 5,631 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 56.29%, while University of Northern Colorado has the lowest rate of 51.24%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Sacramento | 56.29% (49.62% / 61.36%) | 2,080 (792 / 1,288) |
3,695 (1,596 / 2,099) |
| University of Northern Colorado | 51.24% (43.54% / 55.49%) | 992 (300 / 692) |
1,936 (689 / 1,247) |
| Average | 54.56% (47.79% / 59.18%) |
3,072 (1,092 / 1,980) |
5,631 (2,285 / 3,346) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 12.52% where 705 students have transferred out from schools out of 5,631 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 2.27%, while University of Northern Colorado has the highest rate of 32.08% (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 | 2.27% (2.01% / 2.48%) | 84 (32 / 52) | 3,695 (1,596 / 2,099) |
| University of Northern Colorado | 32.08% (34.54% / 30.71%) | 621 (238 / 383) | 1,936 (689 / 1,247) |
| Average | 12.52% (11.82% / 13.00%) | 705 (270 / 435) |
5,631 (2,285 / 3,346) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 79.00% for full-time students and 43.00% 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 82%, while University of Northern Colorado has the lowest rate of 76%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| California State University-Sacramento | 82% | 53% |
| University of Northern Colorado | 76% | 33% |
| Average | 79.00% | 43.00% |
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